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Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided catheterisation of the epidural space. This involves using ultrasound scanning to guide a catheter into the space inside the spine to give pain relief or an anaesthetic.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2008

of distal iliotibial band lengthening for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome is inadequate in quantity and quality. Therefore...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

cost effective route of administration for NSAIDs in the management of acute pain thought to be due to renal or ureteric stones? Any...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

7 March 2019

radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain. Further research should include details of patient...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

15 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for urge incontinence and urgency-frequency. This involves placing electrodes and connecting them to an implantable pulse generator.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on electrically stimulated intravesical therapy for interstitial cystitis or overactive bladder in adults. This involves putting medicine into the bladder, then sending a small electrical current to the bladder to increase the medicine's absorption.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

9 January 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on pemetrexed for treating malignant pleural mesothelioma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

23 January 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on golimumab (Simponi) for treating active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

10 January 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on pegunigalsidase alfa (Elfabrio) for Fabry disease (also known as alpha-galactosidase deficiency) in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

4 October 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on secukinumab (Cosentyx) for treating active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 July 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira), certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), etanercept (Enbrel), golimumab (Simponi) and infliximab (Remicade, Remsima, Inflectra). These drugs are for people with active ankylosing spondylitis or non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis .

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

1 February 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on mosaicplasty in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee. This involves taking healthy cartilage from the edge of the joint and inserting it into drilled tunnels in the damaged site.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 March 2018

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 insertion of a magnetic-bead band for faecal incontinence. This involves placing a ring of magnetic beads into a tunnel made around the anus to prevent incontinence.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2014