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Evidence-based recommendations on ENDURALIFE-powered CRT-D devices for treating heart failure.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

21 July 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on cabozantinib (Cabometyx) for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma in adults who have had sorafenib.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

14 December 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory failure in adults. This involves using a tube to carry blood from the right side of the heart and then pump it through an artificial lung where it picks up oxygen.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous atherectomy of femoropopliteal arterial lesions with plaque excision devices. This involves using a special cutting device to remove excess debris inside diseased blood vessels.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a cerebral protection device to prevent cerebral embolism during TAVI in adults. This involves placing a device inside an artery near the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves an endoscopic fastening device being inserted through the mouth and into the stomach, along with an endoscope for constant visualisation. The device is used to attach the fundus to the anterior and left lateral wall of the distal oesophagus slightly above the oesophagogastric junction.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

1 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic full thickness removal of gastrointestinal stromal tumours of the stomach. This involves removing a tumour using an endoscope and forceps. The aim is to remove the tumour without the need for open surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions). This involves cutting the horizontal muscles of the eye (which move the eye from side to side) and reattaching them at the same place.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on transabdominal artifical bowel sphincter implantation for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting an artificial sphincter through a cut in the abdomen.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 November 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in adults. This involves replacing a hip using smaller cuts than are used in standard surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. This involves removing the prostate gland and some surrounding tissue using specialised instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 November 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on occipital nerve stimulation for intractable chronic migraine. This involves using implanted electrodes to deliver electrical impulses to the occipital nerve to mask migraine pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 April 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on selective peripheral denervation for cervical dystonia. This involves cutting the nerves to the muscles of the neck through a large skin incision.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 August 2004

compliance with the standard principles of infection prevention and control that patients and carers experience in their own homes? Any...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

trials against sham and current best practice. It should report details of patient selection and identify those who would most benefit...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

5 November 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on olaparib (Lynparza) for maintenance treatment of relapsed, platinum-sensitive ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancer after 2 or more courses of platinum-based chemotherapy in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

5 July 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for treatment-resistant essential tremor in adults. This involves applying ultrasound to a specific area on 1 side of the brain (thalamus).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

20 June 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on ponesimod (Ponvory) for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

2 February 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator under the skin of the chest and connecting it by wires to the vagus nerve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 August 2020

fistula creation for haemodialysis access. This should report details of patient selection, particularly about vascular anatomy,...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

5 November 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on direct skeletal fixation of limb prostheses using an intraosseous transcutaneous implant. This involves inserting a metal implant through the skin and into the centre of the bone of the stump and attaching a prosthetic limb to it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 December 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on pirfenidone (Esbriet) for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

6 February 2018

angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Details of patient selection, all complications, and subsequent...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

4 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon angioplasty of pulmonary vein stenosis in infants. This involves involves inflating a balloon in the narrow section of the pulmonary vein to widen the area so blood can flow through more easily.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on the serial transverse enteroplasty procedure (STEP) for bowel lengthening in parenteral nutrition-dependent children. This involves cutting and stapling the bowel in a zig-zag pattern to narrow and lengthen it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 September 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on tissue-cultured limbal stem cell allograft transplantation for regrowth of corneal epithelium. This involves taking limbal stem cells from a living or deceased donor, growing them in the laboratory and transplanting them onto the patient’s affected eye(s).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 April 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica in adults. This involves removing part of the damaged spinal disc to relieve the symptoms of sciatica.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2016

NICE has reviewed DMD Care UK’s guideline on respiratory care for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We think the guideline from DMD Care UK is a useful resource that will help healthcare professionals improve care in this area

Result type

NICE review

Published

17 December 2025

This quality standard covers blood transfusion and reducing the requirements for blood transfusion in adults, young people and children aged 1 year and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. It does not cover use of tranexamic acid for surgery during pregnancy or labour or blood transfusion during pregnancy or labour.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

26 February 2026

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal photopheresis for Crohn's disease. This involves collecting blood from the person, separating the white blood cells from the whole blood, treating with ultraviolet light and re-infusing into the person. The aim is to produce a generalised immune response against the cells that cause the inflammation.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 February 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on avelumab for maintenance treatment of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer after platinum-based chemotherapy in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

11 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a closure device to repair a paravalvular leak around a replaced mitral or aortic valve. This involves passing a closure device through a catheter to block the area that is leaking.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy. This involves inserting surgical instruments through a small cut (keyhole surgery) to find and remove any abnormal glands.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on midcarpal hemiarthroplasty for wrist arthritis in adults. This involves using a metal implant to create an artificial wrist joint, to relieve pain and maintain movement.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 October 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on implant insertion for prominent ears in children, young people and adults. This involves inserting small curved implants under the skin of each ear.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 September 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on melphalan chemosaturation with percutaneous hepatic artery perfusion and hepatic vein isolation for primary or metastatic cancer in the liver. This involves diverting the blood flow from the liver to the rest of the body while the drug is delivered directly into the liver.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 April 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on roxadustat (Evrenzo) for treating symptomatic anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

13 July 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on abemaciclib (Verzenios) with endocrine therapy for adjuvant treatment of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, node-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

20 July 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous implantation of pulmonary artery pressure sensors for monitoring treatment of chronic heart failure in adults. This involves putting a small electronic pressure sensor into the pulmonary artery to measure blood pressure.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 November 2021

Summary of the evidence on oral glycopyrronium bromide for treating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

9 July 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for treating active ankylosing spondylitis that is not controlled well enough with conventional therapy in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

30 September 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of endobronchial nitinol coils to improve lung function in emphysema. This involves inserting coils to reduce airflow to damaged parts of the lung.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for treating and preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

17 December 2014

This guideline covers the assessment, investigation and management of tinnitus in primary, community and secondary care. It offers advice to healthcare professionals on supporting people presenting with tinnitus and on when to refer for specialist assessment and management.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

11 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on aortic valve reconstruction with processed bovine pericardium. This involves replacing a damaged aortic valve with a new valve made from chemically treated cow pericardium.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 February 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on lateral elbow resurfacing for arthritis. This involves inserting an implant into the 2 bones that form the joint at the outer part of the elbow, under general anaesthetic.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2021

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

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

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic deroofing of simple renal cysts. This involves draining the cyst and removing part of the cyst wall through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 July 2007

NICE has reviewed DMD Care UK’s guideline on cardiac care of children with dystrophinopathy and females carrying DMD-gene variations. We think the guideline from DMD Care UK is a useful resource that will help clinicians improve care in this area

Result type

NICE review

Published

5 September 2025