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Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory plantar fasciitis. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area, with the aim to stimulate healing of the fascia.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 August 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for early-stage oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour which is then activated by a light to destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on palliative photodynamic therapy for treating advanced oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour and using light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency therapy of the anal sphincter for faecal incontinence. This involves applying radiofrequency energy to the anal wall, with the aim of inducing muscle changes to improve muscle tone and help control bowel movement.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 May 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous deep venous arterialisation for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia. This involves making a hole between a blocked artery and a vein, allowing the blood to flow into the leg beyond the blockage.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

18 October 2023

or inflammatory exacerbation of proctitis that is resistant to standard treatment, what is the effectiveness of topical...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

25 October 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation for primary or metastatic cancer in the lung in adults. This involves inserting a probe into the lung, through the skin of the chest, to send microwaves into the cancer cells. This produces heat, aiming to destroy the cancer (ablation).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 February 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for sciatica in adults. This involves removing the part of the spinal disc pressing against the spinal nerve, to relieve pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous ultrasound-guided microwave ablation for symptomatic benign thyroid nodules. This involves using microwaves from a wire inserted into the nodule to heat and destroy it (ablation).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 November 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous stimulation of the cervical branch of the vagus nerve to treat cluster headache and migraine in adults. This involves using a small handheld device to stimulate a nerve in the neck.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 March 2016

duration of endoscopic follow-up for patients who have received endoscopic treatment for stage 1 oesophageal adenocarcinoma? Any...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on Optilume for treating recurrent bulbar urethral strictures.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 November 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transvaginal laser therapy for urogenital atrophy. This involves using a laser in the vagina to increase its strength and elasticity, to improve symptoms of urogenital atrophy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2021

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

This indicator covers the contractor establishing and maintaining a register of patients aged 18 or over receiving drug treatment for epilepsy. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM237

Result type

General practice indicators suitable for use in QOF

Published

19 August 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on Axonics sacral neuromodulation system for treating refractory overactive bladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

3 September 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on Laparoscopic augmentation cystoplasty (including clam cystoplasty). This involves sewing or stapling a tissue graft from a section of the small intestine (ileum), colon or other substitutes to the urinary bladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on anhydrous sodium thiosulfate (Pedmarqsi) for preventing hearing loss caused by cisplatin chemotherapy in people 1 month to 17 years with localised solid tumours.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 January 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on AposHealth for knee osteoarthritis.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on radiation therapy for early Dupuytren’s contractures in adults. This involves directing low energy X-rays at the affected tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 December 2016

study should be undertaken to evaluate the impact on treatment choice, the experience of care and treatment effectiveness...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes and a history of cardiovascular disease (excluding a history of haemorrhagic stroke) who are currently treated with a lipid-lowering therapy. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes

Result type

General practice indicators suitable for use in QOF

Published

27 November 2024

Question What is the clinical and cost effectiveness, post-treatment and at longer-term follow‑up, of family therapy, psychodynamic...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

25 October 2019

with stage IIIA-N2 non‑small‑cell lung cancer following multimodality treatment including surgery? Any explanatory notes(if applicable)...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

13 November 2023

with GORD that does not respond to optimal proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Current evidence...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

How to use NICE guidance to reduce health inequalities in people experiencing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy in adults and children. This involves inserting a laser into the area of the brain causing seizures.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a diagnosis of heart failure on or after 1 April 2026 who have a recorded ejection fraction category (reduced, mildly reduced, or preserved). It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes

Result type

General practice indicators suitable for use in QOF

Published

11 November 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on stent placement for vena caval obstruction. This involves using a catheter to position a stent, which may be self-expanding or balloon-dilated, across the area of narrowing to relieve it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on transvaginal laser therapy for urinary stress incontinence. This involves using a laser in the vagina to strengthen the vaginal walls, to help support the bladder and reduce symptoms of urinary stress incontinence.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2021

Late-stage assessment (LSA) guidance on compression products for treating venous leg ulcers.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 August 2025

Recommendation ID TA272/1 Question Research on second-line treatments for transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract is needed....

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

We’re bringing our guidance together by topic, so that it’s all in one place, clearer to understand and easier to use.

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on the Genedrive MT-RNR1 ID Kit for detecting a genetic variant to guide antibiotic use and prevent hearing loss in babies.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

10 August 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on endovenous mechanochemical ablation for varicose veins. This involves using a rotating wire and chemical to close the varicose vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for non-melanoma skin tumours (including premalignant and primary non-metastatic skin lesions). This involves applying (or sometimes injecting) a photosensitising agent and using light to activate it, destroying the tumour cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 February 2006

Information and benefits about shared decision making. Includes links to patient decision aids.

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s oesophagus with low-grade dysplasia or no dysplasia. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and promote the growth of healthy normal cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 July 2014

oral therapy within the first 24 hours of treatment in patients with neutropenic sepsis who are having treatment with...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on bronchoscopic thermal vapour ablation for upper-lobe emphysema in adults. This involves using steam to destroy the diseased part of the lung.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on superficial venous arterialisation for chronic limb threatening ischaemia in adults. This involves joining an artery in the lower leg to a large vein to divert blood flow through the vein towards the foot, bypassing the blocked arteries.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency tissue reduction for turbinate hypertrophy. This involves using radiofrequency energy to close blood vessels that can cause swelling and destroy excess tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 June 2014

This resource is intended to demonstrate how our guidance can be used in the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment process.

This quality standard covers the prevention, diagnosis and management of delirium in adults (aged 18 and over) in hospital or long-term care settings (such as residential care or nursing homes). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

24 July 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on high dose rate brachytherapy for carinoma of the cervix. This involves giving radiation at a high dose rate to the cervix (reducing the timeframe compared with low or medium dose rates) to treat the cancer.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 March 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on procalcitonin testing for diagnosing and monitoring sepsis (ADVIA Centaur BRAHMS PCT assay, BRAHMS PCT Sensitive Kryptor assay, Elecsys BRAHMS PCT assay, LIAISON BRAHMS PCT assay and VIDAS BRAHMS PCT assay).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

7 October 2015

Discontinued Reference number: GID-NG10374

Result type

NICE guideline

Status

Discontinued

This quality standard covers the assessment and management of non-specific low back pain and sciatica in young people and adults aged 16 years and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

27 July 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on genicular artery embolisation for pain from knee osteoarthritis. This involves inserting a tube through an artery in the groin into the genicular artery, and injecting tiny particles through it to block new blood vessels.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on free-functioning gracilis transfer to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury in adults. This involves taking a piece of hamstring muscle and its nerve and blood supply from the inner thigh, transferring it to the arm and joining it to the damaged nerve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

3 March 2021