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This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing urinary tract infections in adults aged 16 and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

15 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction. This involves removing the prostate through small cuts in the abdomen, using a fine telescope to see inside the body (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 November 2008

safety of transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation for urinary incontinence raises no major safety concerns. Evidence on its...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

7 September 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for treating recurrent prostate cancer. This involves putting special needles or probes into the prostate and using Argon gas to freeze and destroy the cancerous prostate tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 May 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on uterine artery embolisation for fibroids. This involves injecting small particles into the blood vessels that take blood to the uterus, via the groin.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance image-guided transcutaneous focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids. This involves using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to locate the fibroids and direct high-intensity ultrasound energy to destroy fibroid tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided high-intensity transcutaneous focused ultrasound for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves focusing high-intensity ultrasound energy at the fibroids through the skin of the abdomen.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 July 2019

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the BladderScan BVI 9400 3D portable ultrasound scanner for measuring bladder volume

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

22 January 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on lumbar subcutaneous shunt. This involves using a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid away so that it doesn’t damage the brain or eyes.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on transcervical ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves inserting a device through the cervix into the womb to destroy the fibroid using radiofrequency energy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

31 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral water vapour ablation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in adults. This involves using heated water vapour to destroy some of the prostate tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 August 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on prostate artery embolisation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in adults. This involves blocking the blood vessels supplying the prostate with tiny plastic particles.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome. This involves inserting a fine needle into a nerve just above the ankle and passing a mild electric current to the nerves that control bladder function.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on TUC Safety Valve to prevent balloon inflation in the urethra during transurethral catheterisation .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

17 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on the lumbar infusion test for the investigation of normal pressure hydrocephalus. This involves inserting a lumbar needle into the spinal sac, recording the pressure of the CSF as fluid is infused into the sac.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 June 2008

In a virtual ward setting, you make assessments at home to support clinical decision-making. Our guidance can help you give advice by highlighting areas to consider and standards of care.

This guideline covers the routine postnatal care that women and their babies should receive in the first 8 weeks after the birth. It includes the organisation and delivery of postnatal care, identifying and managing common and serious health problems in women and their babies, how to help parents form strong relationships with their babies, and baby feeding. The recommendations on emotional attachment and baby feeding also cover the antenatal period.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

20 April 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on prostatic urethral temporary implant insertion for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves positioning a temporary implant in the urethra to increase the flow of urine.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 September 2022

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Axonics sacral neuromodulation system for faecal incontinence .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

4 May 2021

antimuscarinics and (c) augmentation cystoplasty in people with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction? Any explanatory notes(if...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

strategies to reduce the risk of symptomatic urinary tract infections:- In people with neurogenic lower urinary tract...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of prostatic urethral lift implants to treat lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves pulling back the parts of the prostate that are pressing on the urethra so that it's no longer blocked.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2014

This guideline covers diagnosing, assessing and managing cerebral palsy in children and young people from birth up to their 25th birthday. It aims to make sure they get the care and treatment they need for the developmental and clinical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy, so that they can be as active and independent as possible.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

25 January 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for internal rectal prolapse in adults. This involves using a piece of sterile material (mesh) to attach the rectum to the lower back bone using keyhole surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

20 June 2018

This guideline covers assessment, diagnosis and referral for people over 16 who have had a transient loss of consciousness (TLoC; also called a blackout). It aims to improve care for people with TLoC by specifying the most effective assessments and recommending when to refer to a specialist.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

21 November 2023

This guideline covers recognising and diagnosing autism spectrum disorder in children and young people from birth up to 19 years. It also covers referral. It aims to improve the experience of children, young people and those who care for them.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

20 December 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on low dose rate brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer. This involves placing small radioactive seeds into the prostate that give off low doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 July 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on transvaginal laser therapy for urogenital atrophy. This involves using a laser in the vagina to increase its strength and elasticity, to improve symptoms of urogenital atrophy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2021

In virtual wards, people can receive virtual and technology-assisted treatment, assessment, and monitoring.

Evidence-based recommendations on Axonics sacral neuromodulation system for treating refractory overactive bladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

3 September 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on Rezum for treating lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 June 2020

augmentation cystoplasty in people with primary cerebral conditions with lower urinary tract dysfunction? Any explanatory notes(if...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Source guidance details Comes from guidance Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management Number

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

21 June 2019

Source guidance details Comes from guidance Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management Number

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

21 June 2019

Source guidance details Comes from guidance Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management Number

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

21 June 2019

Source guidance details Comes from guidance Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management Number

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

21 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound for localised prostate cancer. This involves using high-intensity focused ultrasound to heat up and destroy only the areas of the prostate with cancer (focal therapy). The aim is to destroy the cancer while reducing damage to healthy prostate tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2023

care and (b) other antimuscarinics in the treatment of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction? Any explanatory notes(if applicable)...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

on quality of life of different bladder management strategies for lower urinary tract dysfunction in people with neurological disease?...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on UroLift for treating lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 May 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying laser energy to the fistula.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

13 March 2019

This guideline covers when to offer and discuss caesarean birth, procedural aspects of the operation, and care after caesarean birth. It aims to improve the consistency and quality of care for women and pregnant people who are thinking about having a caesarean birth or have had a caesarean birth in the past and are now pregnant again.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

10 June 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating prostate cancer. This involves using electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 July 2023

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing cystic fibrosis. It specifies how to monitor the condition and manage the symptoms to improve quality of life. There are also detailed recommendations on treating the most common infections in people with cystic fibrosis.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

25 October 2017

This guideline covers managing colorectal (bowel) cancer in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve quality of life and survival for adults with colorectal cancer through management of local disease and secondary tumours (metastatic disease).

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

15 December 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Sonata system for diagnostic imaging and treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

30 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

7 February 2023

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE guideline CG171.

Result type

Withdrawn guideline

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve the quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis by promoting prompt and effective symptom management and relapse treatment, and comprehensive reviews.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

22 June 2022

This quality standard covers health and social care services for adults, young people and children with autism. It includes assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, and care and support for people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

21 January 2014