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Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy. This involves inserting instruments through a small cut (keyhole surgery) to remove part or all of the gland.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine in adults. This involves attaching a small device on the forehead to send small electrical currents to the nerves that bring sensation to the upper eyelids, forehead and scalp.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 October 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on pemetrexed (Alimta) for locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer in adults who have had pemetrexed and cisplatin.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 August 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for refractory epilepsy in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator in the brain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

12 August 2020

changes in the number and severity of cluster headache or migraine episodes, medication use, quality of life in the short and long term,...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

6 April 2016

This guideline covers care for adults (aged 18 and over) having elective or emergency surgery, including dental surgery. It covers all phases of perioperative care, from the time people are booked for surgery until they are discharged afterward. The guideline includes recommendations on preparing for surgery, keeping people safe during surgery and pain relief during recovery.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

19 August 2020

NICE has a developed medtech innovation briefing on Mollii suit for spasticity .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

28 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on swallowable gastric balloon capsules for weight loss in adults. This involves swallowing a capsule containing a balloon that is then filled with liquid to inflate it in the stomach.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 November 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression. This involves placing an electromagnetic coil against the scalp, which creates electric currents in certain parts of the brain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron) for bladder pain syndrome in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

13 November 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on tocilizumab (RoActemra), for treating systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in people aged 2 and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

14 December 2011

NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Airsonett temperature-controlled laminar airflow device for persistent allergic asthma

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

11 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for refractory chronic pain syndromes (excluding headache). This involves stimulating a precise area of the brain using an electrode to treat the chronic pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transluminal renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension. This involves inserting a device through the skin (percutaneous) into an artery in the thigh and then into the renal arteries (transluminal). It sends radio or sound waves to destroy the nerves in the renal arteries (sympathetic denervation). The aim is to lower blood pressure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

1 March 2023

This guideline covers the components of a good experience of service use. It aims to make sure that all adults using NHS mental health services have the best possible experience of care.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Published

14 December 2011