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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic colostomy. This involves placing a plastic tube in the bowel that runs back through a small opening in the abdomen to allow waste to pass through to a drainage bag worn outside the body.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 March 2006

This guideline covers assessing and managing renal and ureteric stones. It aims to improve the detection, clearance and prevention of stones, so reducing pain and anxiety, and improving quality of life.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

8 January 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on PeritX for vacuum-assisted drainage of treatment-resistant, recurrent malignant ascites.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

19 July 2022

wash. Mupirocin alone was effective in reducing Staphylococcus aureus infections caught in hospital in people who were identified as...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

16 August 2019

awareness-raising about, and promoting testing and treatment for, hepatitis B and C infection? Specifically, how cost effective are peer...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Sternal Talon for sternal closure in cardiothoracic surgery .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

29 November 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on subfascial endoscopic perforator vein surgery. This involves cutting and closing off, or heating and sealing, perforator veins so that blood can no longer go through them.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon catheter insertion for Bartholin's cyst or abscess. This involves making a passage from the cyst or abscess through which the gland can drain by inflating a small, specially designed balloon.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lymphoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove fluid and fat through punctures in the skin.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2022

seronegative groups, according to vaccination status or history of natural infection)? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Suggested...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

21 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on intramedullary distraction for lower limb lengthening in children, young people and adults. This involves surgically inserting a metal lengthening device in the shorter leg.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 March 2022

This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for managing and preventing acute exacerbations of bronchiectasis (non-cystic fibrosis). It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Result type

Antimicrobial prescribing guideline

Published

18 December 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on ertugliflozin (Steglatro) as monotherapy or with metformin for treating type 2 diabetes in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

27 March 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on golimumab (Simponi) for treating rheumatoid arthritis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 June 2011

Late stage assessment (LSA) guidance on bed frames for adults in acute medical or surgical hospital wards.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 August 2025