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Spectra Optia for automatic red blood cell exchange in people with sickle cell disease (HTG405)
Evidence-based recommendations on Spectra Optia for automated red blood cell exchange in people with sickle cell disease.
In development Reference number: GID-TA11674 Expected publication date: 07 May 2026
Balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures (HTG108)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures. This involves inflating baloon-like devices placed into the collapsed vertebra until it reaches normal height, after which they are removed and replaced with a special cement.
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Mavacamten for treating symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (TA913)
Evidence-based recommendations on mavacamten (Camzyos) for symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel) and ustekinumab (Stelara) for plaque psoriasis in children and young people.
The hTEE system for transoesophageal echocardiographic monitoring of haemodynamic instability (MIB7)
NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the hTEE system for transoesophageal echocardiographic monitoring of haemodynamic instability
This guideline covers managing ulcerative colitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to help professionals to provide consistent high-quality care and it highlights the importance of advice and support for people with ulcerative colitis.
Evidence-based recommendations on glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (abciximab, eptifibatide, tirofiban) for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.
Endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for malignant biliary obstruction (HTG731)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for malignant biliary obstruction. This involves using heat energy to unblock the obstruction.
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Focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound for localised prostate cancer (HTG667)
Evidence-based recommendations on focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound for localised prostate cancer. This involves using high-intensity focused ultrasound to heat up and destroy only the areas of the prostate with cancer (focal therapy). The aim is to destroy the cancer while reducing damage to healthy prostate tissue.
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Percutaneous transluminal renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension (HTG662)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transluminal renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension. This involves inserting a device through the skin (percutaneous) into an artery in the thigh and then into the renal arteries (transluminal). It sends radio or sound waves to destroy the nerves in the renal arteries (sympathetic denervation). The aim is to lower blood pressure.
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Ambulight PDT for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer (HTG268)
Evidence-based recommendations on Ambulight PDT for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer.
Dimethyl fumarate for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (TA475)
Evidence-based recommendations on dimethyl fumarate (Skilarence) for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for treating metastatic colorectal cancer with high microsatellite instability or mismatch repair deficiency in adults.
Our role in the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP)
The Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) is a unique initiative which works with medicine developers early on to help get new medicines to patients faster.
Image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions (HTG198)
Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions. This involves inserting a probe that uses radiofrequency energy to cut through the breast internally, and removing the lump with a small area of surrounding tissue to test for cancer.
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causing refractory erectile dysfunction should provide clear details of patient selection. Efficacy outcomes should include procedural...
In development Reference number: GID-TA11817 Expected publication date: 09 July 2026
Evidence-based recommendations on encorafenib (Braftovi) plus cetuximab (Erbitux) for treating BRAF V600E mutation-positive metastatic colorectal cancer in adults who have had previous systemic treatment.
Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab–relatlimab (Opdualag) for untreated advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma in people 12 years and over.
Abaloparatide for treating osteoporosis after menopause (TA991)
Evidence-based recommendations on abaloparatide (Eladynos) for treating osteoporosis after menopause in women, trans men and non-binary people with a very high risk of fracture.
This quality standard covers preventing and controlling infections in hospitals and other secondary care settings that develop because of treatment or from being in a healthcare setting (healthcare-associated infections). It includes monitoring, responsibilities, and policies and procedures in secondary care organisations to reduce the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Surveillance
- Quality statement 2: Collaborative action
- Quality statement 3: Responsibilities of hospital staff
- Quality statement 4: Planning, design and management of hospital facilities
- Quality statement 5: Admission, discharge and transfer
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This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a new diagnosis of asthma on or after (start date) with a record of an objective test between 3 months before or 3 months after diagnosis. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
Evidence-based recommendations on niraparib (Zejula) for treating relapsed, platinum-sensitive high-grade serous epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer in adults.
Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps (HTG354)
Evidence-based recommendations on combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps. This involves using an endoscope in the bowel plus keyhole surgery through the skin of the abdomen to remove colonic polyps.
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplantation.
Evidence-based recommendations on somatrogon (Ngenla) for treating growth disturbance in children and young people aged 3 years and over.
Regorafenib for treating advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours [ID1056]
In development Reference number: GID-TA10089 Expected publication date: 15 November 2017
Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for untreated metastatic or unresectable recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in adults whose tumours express PD L1 with a combined positive score (CPS) of 1 or more.
Evidence-based recommendations on icosapent ethyl (Vazkepa) with statin therapy for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with raised triglycerides.
This indicator covers the time between call for help and balloon inflation for patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing reperfusion by primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as CCG93
This indicator covers the proportion of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who had balloon inflation for primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in less than 60 minutes from time of admission at a centre with primary PCI facilities. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as CCG92
In development Reference number: GID-TA11488 Expected publication date: 15 July 2026
In development Reference number: GID-TA11498 Expected publication date: 29 April 2026
In development Reference number: GID-TA11254 Expected publication date: 13 May 2026
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.
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In development Reference number: GID-TA10143 Expected publication date: TBC
In development Reference number: GID-TA10990 Expected publication date: TBC
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of craniocaudal expandable implants for vertebral compression fracture in adults. This involves inserting an implant into the spine to restore the vertebral height.
Setmelanotide for treating obesity and hyperphagia in Bardet-Biedl syndrome (HST31)
Evidence-based recommendations on setmelanotide (Imcivree) for treating obesity and hyperphagia in Bardet-Biedl syndrome in people 6 years and over, only if they are between 6 and 17 years when treatment starts.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on SuperNO2VA for the relief of upper airway obstruction in people with obstructive sleep apnoea .
Evidence-based recommendations on synthetic cartilage implant insertion for first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis (hallux rigidus). This involves replacing damaged cartilage with an artificial (synthetic) implant.
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Alcohol-mediated perivascular renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension (HTG741)
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.
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Evidence-based recommendations on prostatic urethral temporary implant insertion for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves positioning a temporary implant in the urethra to increase the flow of urine.
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Single-step scaffold insertion for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects (HTG728)
Evidence-based recommendations on single-step scaffold insertion for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects. This involves inserting a scaffold into the damaged area of the knee to support regrowth and repair of the cartilage.
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Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis. This involves destroying a nerve in the nose to reduce chronic rhinitis symptoms.
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Arctic Sun 5000 for therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest (MIB112)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Arctic Sun 5000 for therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest .
Avatrombopag for treating primary chronic immune thrombocytopenia (TA853)
Evidence-based recommendations on avatrombopag (Doptelet) for treating primary chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on fremanezumab (Ajovy) for preventing migraine in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on brigatinib (Alunbrig) for anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer that has not been previously treated with an ALK inhibitor.