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Evidence-based recommendations on omalizumab (Xolair) for treating severe chronic spontaneous urticaria in people of 12 and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

8 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab with ipilimumab for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer with high microsatellite instability or mismatch repair deficiency in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 July 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on ustekinumab (Stelara) for previously treated moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

12 July 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for neuropathic pain in adults. This involves delivering focused ultrasound to a small part of the brain (in the thalamus) responsible for transmitting pain signals to destroy it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on ixekizumab (Taltz) for treating active ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 July 2021

The Marmot Review summarised the importance the impact of addressing inequalities in health in later life and investing in the early years to preventing ill health later in life.

Evidence-based recommendations on mannitol dry powder for inhalation (Bronchitol) for treating cystic fibrosis in adults

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 November 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty for discrete chondral defects of the knee. This involves using a radiofrequency probe to heat and smooth any defects and rough edges in the cartilage.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on reslizumab (Cinqaero) for treating severe eosinophilic asthma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

4 October 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for auditory hallucinations. This involves stimulating the brain with pulses of electromagnetic energy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 September 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on FibroScan for assessing liver fibrosis and cirrhosis outside secondary and specialist care.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

7 June 2023

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital technologies to support self-management of COPD.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

17 September 2025

This quality standard covers prevention of type 2 diabetes in adults (aged 18 and over) and care and treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

2 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic aortopexy for severe primary tracheomalacia. This involves attaching the aorta to the sternum with sutures, using special instruments through small cuts in the chest (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 December 2007