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Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for chronic, severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults. This involves implanting an electrode in the brain and an electrical stimulator under the skin on the chest.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 April 2021

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 alcohol-mediated perivascular renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension. This involves putting alcohol into the wall of a renal artery to destroy renal nerves.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 March 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica. This involves delivering heat energy to the damaged disc annulus.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 January 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

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

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

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

13 November 2019

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Aptiva for painful diabetic neuropathy .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

13 September 2017

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Secca System for faecal incontinence

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

24 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on retrobulbar irradiation for thyroid eye disease. This involves using radiation to target the tissue behind the eyeball and reduce inflammation.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on stent insertion for bleeding oesophageal varices. This involves temporarily inserting a tube-shaped mesh covered in plastic (called a stent) into the oesophagus.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser cervical discectomy. This involves inserting special equipment, including a laser, through a small cut in the skin to heat and destroy some of the disc and remove the part that is sticking out to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 June 2009

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

is important:- There is evidence for the effectiveness of both CBT and medication, in particular SSRIs, in the treatment of social...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on rimegepant (Vydura) for the acute treatment of migraine in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

18 October 2023