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Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

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.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 August 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysms. This involves injecting thrombin into the pseudoaneurysm. The aim is to form a small clot to plug the ‘hole’ in the artery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on catheterless oesophageal pH monitoring. This involves placing a small wireless capsule in the gullet to check the level of acid.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 July 2006

Summary of the evidence on colesevelam for treating bile acid malabsorption (BAM) to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

29 October 2013

changes - acceptability for patients, for example, in terms of minimising pain - minimising nursing time. Any explanatory notes(if...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

12 December 2022

needling' technique is used. Outcomes should include specific measures of pain, quality of life and function, and whether subsequent...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

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.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radical inguinal lymphadenectomy. This involves using an endoscopic device and small incisions to reduce discomfort, scarring and complications associated with inguinal lymph node removal.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ablation for a pilonidal sinus in adults. This involves applying heat to the pilonidal sinus.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 April 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous venoplasty for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in people with multiple sclerosis. This involves inserting an inflatable balloon into veins in the neck and chest in an attempt to widen them.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

30 January 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation to improve muscle strength in chronic respiratory conditions, chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease. This involves delivering electrical impulses to weakened muscles using electrodes placed on the skin.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on daytime intraoral neuromuscular electrical tongue stimulation using a removable device for obstructive sleep apnoea. This involves placing a mouthpiece around the tongue inside the mouth (intraoral). It delivers electrical stimulation to the muscles of the tongue (neuromuscular). The aim is to reduce airway obstruction during sleep.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve for ADHD. This involves a single-use electrode patch stuck to the forehead, which sends small electrical pulses through the skin during sleep.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mesh pectopexy for apical prolapse of the uterus or vagina. This involves inserting mesh to hold the uterus or the top of the vagina in place.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 March 2018