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Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into a vein and using a special light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on Thopaz+ for managing chest drains.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

6 June 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis in adults. This involves taking plasma from a small amount of the person’s own blood and injecting it into the knee.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on hand transplant surgery (allotransplantation). This involves transplanting a hand from a recently deceased donor onto the amputated stump.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults. This involves pulsing electromagnetic energy through the skull to stimulate the brain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves using focused ultrasound energy to destroy cardiac tissue and disrupt abnormal electrical impulses.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 July 2006

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

HealthTech guidance

Published

18 November 2020

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 personalised external aortic root support (PEARS) using mesh to prevent aortic root expansion and aortic dissection in people with Marfan syndrome. This involves opening the chest through the breastbone and wrapping a mesh around the outside of the aorta at the part closest to the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

18 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on individually magnetic resonance imaging-designed unicompartmental interpositional implant insertion for osteoarthritis of the knee. This involves inserting an individually designed implant at the knee between the thigh and shin bones to realign the knee and prevent bone-on-bone rubbing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 September 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic laser foraminoplasty. This involves inserting a laser to remove portions of the disc that have protruded and are narrowing the foramen.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 December 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on phrenic nerve pacing for congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. This involves direct stimulation of the phrenic nerve, to produce the inhalation phrase of breathing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 August 2024

This quality standard covers managing diabetes and its complications in women who are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant. It includes care for women with pre-existing diabetes before and during pregnancy, and diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

10 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on ravulizumab (Ultomiris) for treating atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome in people weighing 10 kg or more.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

23 June 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer in adults. This involves removing the cancer through the anus or a small cut in the abdomen.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2021