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Evidence-based recommendations on aortic remodelling hybrid stent insertion for acute type A aortic dissection. This involves inserting a stent with material sewed on one end into part of the aorta.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on open prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves open surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 January 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on melphalan chemosaturation with percutaneous hepatic artery perfusion and hepatic vein isolation for primary or metastatic cancer in the liver. This involves diverting the blood flow from the liver to the rest of the body while the drug is delivered directly into the liver.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 April 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on living-donor lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease. This involves removing a lung from each of the two donors and replacing the recipient's lungs with the donor lungs.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 May 2006

particularly important given that sepsis is a common direct cause of maternal death. There is currently limited evidence that serial...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta) for treating relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after first-line chemoimmunotherapy.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

7 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on mexiletine (Namuscla) for treating the symptoms of myotonia in adults with non-dystrophic myotonic disorders.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

1 December 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on vandetanib (Caprelsa) for treating medullary thyroid cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

12 December 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on tildrakizumab (Ilumetri) for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

17 April 2019

are often asked to estimate how close a child or young person may be to death. There is very little evidence on which to base any such...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

15 February 2017

especially morphine, can be negatively associated with adverse effects and death. To improve adherence and to enable patients and carers...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy the selected areas of the heart to prevent the occurrence or conduction of abnormal electrical activity.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for the treatment of liver metastases. This involves using cold temperatures applied through a special needle to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010

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 deep brain stimulation for intractable trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. This involves delivering electrical impulses to a precise area of the brain using an electrode to mask the pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011