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effectiveness for family intervention combined with individual CBT in the treatment of children and young people considered to be at...
In development Reference number: GID-TA11768 Expected publication date: 28 October 2026
Evidence-based recommendations on angioplasty and stenting to treat peripheral arterial disease causing refractory erectile dysfunction in adults. This involves using a device to improve blood flow to the penis.
This guide provides an overview of the principles and methods of health technology assessment and appraisal within the context of the NICE appraisal process
Recommendation ID CG137/4 Question Treatment of convulsive status epilepticus (that is, not just refractory): What is the most effective
Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine in adults. This involves attaching a small device on the forehead to send small electrical currents to the nerves that bring sensation to the upper eyelids, forehead and scalp.
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Irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer (HTG437)
Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer. This involves inserting special needles into the tumour in the pancreas and using short electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.
Epilepsy syndromes: What are the initial and add-on AEDs of choice in the treatment of the epilepsy syndromes with onset in childhood,...
Antimicrobial stewardship: changing risk-related behaviours in the general population (NG63)
This guideline covers making people aware of how to correctly use antimicrobial medicines (including antibiotics) and the dangers associated with their overuse and misuse. It also includes measures to prevent and control infection that can stop people needing antimicrobials or spreading infection to others. It aims to change people’s behaviour to reduce antimicrobial resistance and the spread of resistant microbes.
Valve-in-valve TAVI for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction (HTG518)
Evidence-based recommendations on valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation (ViV-TAVI) for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction in adults. This involves placing a new bioprosthetic valve inside a failing bioprosthetic valve.
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This quality standard covers the care of pregnant women or pregnant people who are considering having or may need to have a caesarean birth, including those who have had a caesarean birth in the past. It includes decision making, reducing the risk of complications and care after a caesarean birth. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Vaginal birth after a caesarean birth
- Quality statement 2: Request for a caesarean birth: maternity team involvement
- Quality statement 3: Request for a caesarean birth: anxiety
- Quality statement 4: Consultant obstetrician involvement in decision making for planned caesarean birth
- Quality statement 5: Timing of planned caesarean birth
- Quality statement 6: Consultant obstetrician involvement in decision making for unplanned caesarean birth
- Quality statement 7: The use of fetal blood sampling
expectant management for women of different age groups before invasive treatment such as IVF is considered? Any explanatory notes(if...
Evidence-based recommendations on 2 adjunctive colposcopy technologies (the DYSIS colposcope with DYSISmap and the ZedScan I) for assessing suspected cervical abnormalities in people having colposcopy.
Evidence-based recommendations on stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia in adults. This involves focusing radiation on the trigeminal nerve to damage it, thereby relieving pain.
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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote healing of delayed-union and non-union fractures (HTG481)
Evidence-based recommendations on low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote healing of delayed-union and non-union fractures in adults. This involves using an ultrasound probe on the skin at the site of the fracture.
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Evidence-based recommendations on transvenous embolisation for spontaneous intracranial hypotension caused by a cerebrospinal fluid–venous fistula. This involves inserting a catheter through the femoral vein and injecting embolisation liquid to seal the fistula.
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Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for bile duct cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the body that is then activated by a small laser to destroy cancer cells and shrink the blockage.
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This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes with moderate or severe frailty, on the register, in whom the last IFCC-HbA1c is 75 mmol/mol or less in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM158
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory tennis elbow (HTG201)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory tennis elbow. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.
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Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for depression (HTG382)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for depression. This involves electrical stimulation of the brain by applying a weak direct current to the scalp.
Evidence-based recommendations on testing for epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase (EGFR–TK) mutations in untreated, locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell-lung cancer.
Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus (HTG346)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy squamous cells.
Phototherapeutic laser keratectomy for corneal surface irregularities (HTG231)
Evidence-based recommendations on phototherapeutic laser keratectomy for corneal surface irregularities. This involves using a laser to remove layers of the cornea in order to produce a smooth, even surface with the aim of improving vision.
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This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes without moderate or severe frailty, on the register, in whom the last IFCC-HbA1c is 58 mmol/mol or less in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM157
Deep dermal injection of non-absorbable gel polymer for HIV-related lipoatrophy (HTG300)
Evidence-based recommendations on deep dermal injection of non absorbable gel polymer for HIV-related facial lipoatrophy. This involves injecting the gel polymer under the skin to restore the shape and volume of the areas where fat has been lost.
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Low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy for rectal cancer (HTG763)
Evidence-based recommendations on low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy for rectal cancer. This involves inserting an X-ray tube through the anus into the rectum. The tube is placed in contact with the tumour and releases a low dose of X-ray radiation (brachytherapy) directly to it.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing drug allergy in all age groups. It aims to make it easier for professionals to tell when someone is having an allergic reaction, by specifying the key signs and patterns to look out for. It also makes recommendations on improving people’s understanding of their drug allergies, and ensuring these are recorded properly in their medical records.
Middle meningeal artery embolisation for chronic subdural haematomas
In development Reference number: GID-IPG10440 Expected publication date: 19 November 2026
Transmyocardial laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris (HTG192)
Evidence-based recommendations on transmyocardial laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. This involves open heart surgery to drill holes on the heart muscle using a laser beam.
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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 cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction. This involves using cold temperatures to destroy the cancer tissue that’s causing a blockage.
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Recommendation ID NG203/23 Question Treatment of ESA resistance in people on haemodialysis: What is the most effective type of...
cost effectiveness of psychological intervention alone, compared with treatment as usual, in people with psychosis or schizophrenia who...
What antiseizure medications (monotherapy or add-on) are effective in the treatment of repeated or cluster seizures? Any explanatory...
What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of children and young people considered to be at...
Pharyngeal electrical stimulation for neurogenic dysphagia (HTG709)
Evidence-based recommendations on pharyngeal electrical stimulation for neurogenic dysphagia. This involves passing a catheter through the nose and into the throat where it is used to deliver small amounts of electrical current. The current travels from the throat to the brain and stimulates the areas involved in swallowing.
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Repetitive short-pulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma (HTG576)
Evidence-based recommendations on short-pulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma. This involves using repeated short pulses of laser energy to destroy some of the cells in the eye that produce fluid.
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Pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis (HTG558)
Evidence-based recommendations on pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis in adults. This involves spraying the inside of the peritoneal cavity with chemotherapy.
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder (HTG548)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults. This involves pulsing electromagnetic energy through the skull to stimulate the brain.
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Endopyelotomy for pelviureteric junction obstruction (HTG206)
Evidence-based recommendations on endopyelotomy for pelviureteric junction obstruction. This involves widening the renal pelvis by inserting small instruments either up through the urinary tract or down through the skin and into the kidney.
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Summary of the evidence on omega-3 fatty acid medicines for treating schizophrenia to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
suspected early-onset neonatal infection: What is the optimal duration of treatment (course length) in babies who receive antibiotics...
Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold (HTG289)
Evidence-based recommendations on partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold. This involves placing a biodegradable implant into the meniscus to support regrowth and repair of the damage.
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Radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton's) neuroma (HTG394)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton’s) neuroma. This involves using pulses of radiofrequency heat energy to damage the nerve, with the aim of reducing pain.
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hepatitis B and C among the general public have on the uptake of testing and treatment? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) None....
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.
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Summary of the evidence on sildenafil for managing digital ulcers to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine (HTG230)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.
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what are the appropriate risk and blood pressure thresholds for starting treatment? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) For a short...
is the clinical and cost effectiveness of facilitated self-help for the treatment of mild anxiety and depressive disorders in autistic...