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NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the AccuVein AV400 for vein visualisation

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

23 June 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory tennis elbow. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 August 2009

This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing urinary tract infection in infants, children and young people (under 16). It includes new and recurrent infections of the upper or lower urinary tract. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

27 July 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous blood injection for plantar fasciitis. This involves supplying the connective tissue with growth factors that promote the healing process.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves inserting a catheter into the heart that produces heat to damage the nerves in the area with the abnormal elecritcal impulses.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 April 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radical inguinal lymphadenectomy. This involves using an endoscopic device and small incisions to reduce discomfort, scarring and complications associated with inguinal lymph node removal.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory plantar fasciitis. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area, with the aim to stimulate healing of the fascia.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 August 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency denervation for osteoarthritic knee pain. This involves applying heat (radiofrequency) energy to damage the nerves (denervation) that are causing pain in the knee.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2023

management:- A randomised trial should be undertaken comparing early endoscopic ultrasound-guided neurolytic coeliac plexus (EUS-guided...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

13 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on ab externo canaloplasty for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. This involves widening the eye’s main draining canal by inserting a tiny tube, then removing the tube and stitching the canal to keep it open.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

13 September 2017

This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of gout. It includes recommendations on diagnosing gout, managing flares, long-term management of gout and referral to specialist services.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

9 June 2022

This guideline covers methods for monitoring the wellbeing of the baby during labour. It includes risk assessment to determine the appropriate level of fetal monitoring, using clinical assessment in addition to fetal monitoring, and interpreting and acting on monitoring findings.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

25 March 2026

NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the hTEE system for transoesophageal echocardiographic monitoring of haemodynamic instability

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

11 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease. This involves using vibrations caused by sound waves to treat the affected tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 December 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on non-surgical reduction of myocardial septum. This involves inserting a catheter into the femoral artery and passing it up into the heart under X-ray control.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 February 2004