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Evidence-based recommendations on assessing motility of the gastrointestinal tract using a wireless capsule. This involves swallowing a capsule that sends bowel information as it passes through the digestive system.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous (non-thoracoscopic) epicardial catheter radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy selected areas of the heart to prevent the abnormal electrical impulses responsible for atrial fibrillation.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2009

In development Reference number: GID-TA10575 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute prostatitis. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Result type

Antimicrobial prescribing guideline

Published

31 October 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous blood injection for tendinopathy. This involves supplying the tendon with growth factors that start the healing process.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2013

recommendations on medical devices with the potential to improve patient outcomes, patient experience of treatment and...

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic carbon dioxide laser cricopharyngeal myotomy for relief of oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults. This involves inserting an endoscope (a thin, rigid tube with a camera on the end) through the mouth, and using a carbon dioxide laser to cut through the muscle that runs round the top of the gullet.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 March 2016

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 artificial anal sphincter implantation. This involves placing a circular cuff under the skin around the anus.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation device for chronic cluster headache. This involves implanting a device into the cheek to stimulate a group of nerves called the sphenopalatine ganglion.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir (modified continent ileostomy) to restore continence after colon and rectum removal in adults. This involves using the ileum to create a pouch on the inside of the abdominal wall to collect waste.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

20 February 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate (TURP) to treat benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). This involves using a high-voltage electrical current to vaporise some of the prostate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 October 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on nerve transfer to partially restore upper limb function in people with tetraplegia. This involves connecting an undamaged, functioning, but non-essential nerve near the injury to the damaged essential nerve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women. This involves putting 2 small balloons on either side of the tube that carries urine from the bladder to support it and reduce leaks.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on robot-assisted kidney transplant in adults. This involves the surgeon using a robot to help with a kidney transplant.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 April 2018