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research into ultrasound-enhanced, catheter-directedthrombolysis for pulmonary embolism. Ideally this should include comparative studies...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

6 October 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous vertebroplasty and percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty for treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 April 2013

Our forward view highlights the topics we will prioritise in the coming year.

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous atherectomy of femoropopliteal arterial lesions with plaque excision devices. This involves using a special cutting device to remove excess debris inside diseased blood vessels.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lipoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove abnormal fat.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on andexanet alfa (Ondexxya) for reversing anticoagulation form apixaban or rivaroxaban in adults with life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

15 January 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on dronedarone (Multaq) for treating non-permanent atrial fibrillation in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

1 December 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins. This involves using radiofrequency energy to heat the wall of the vein so that it collapses.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 September 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on auditory brain stem implants for deafness caused by damage to the vestibulocochlear nerve due to tumours or surgery. This involves placing an implant in the part of the brain that processes sound signals, bypassing the nerve, to pick up electrical signals from a sound processor worn outside the ear.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the area so blood can flow through more easily.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic transluminal pancreatic necrosectomy in adults. This involves removing dead tissue from the pancreas.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative blood cell salvage in obstetrics. This involves filtering and washing shed blood and retransfusing it during or after the procedure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on sunitinib (Sutent) for treating gastrointestinal stromal tumours in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

23 September 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon angioplasty of pulmonary vein stenosis in infants. This involves involves inflating a balloon in the narrow section of the pulmonary vein to widen the area so blood can flow through more easily.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004