Search results

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 YAG laser vitreolysis for symptomatic vitreous floaters. This involves a special type of laser (YAG) firing short pulses of energy into the floaters, to break them up (vitreolysis) and reduce sight disturbances.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 October 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial trapeziometacarpal joint replacement for treating end-stage osteoarthritis. This involves replacing the arthritic joint at the base of the thumb with an artificial joint.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on bortezomib (Velcade) for treating multiple myeloma before chemotherapy and stem cell transplant in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

23 April 2014

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

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 July 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive radical hysterectomy for early stage cervical cancer. This involves removing the uterus, cervix, upper vagina and some lymph nodes.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 January 2021

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

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

4 October 2017

Late-stage assessment (LSA) guidance on drug-eluting stents for treating coronary artery disease.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

6 May 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on inducing and maintaining normothermia using temperature modulation devices after stroke or subarachnoid haemorrhage in adults. This involves cooling the body using pads placed on the skin or tubes put into the body.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2021

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 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

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