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non-Chinese herbal medicines safe and effective as first-line therapy in the treatment of [Irritable bowel syndrome] (IBS), and which is...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on trabeculectomy with a biodegradable collagen matrix implant for glaucoma. This involves cutting a small flap in the white of the eye and putting a patch over the flap to help healing and prevent scarring. Fluid slowly drains out of the flap and the patch dissolves over time. The aim is to reduce pressure in the eye and slow or stop damage to sight.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 January 2023

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Optilume for anterior urethral strictures .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

5 January 2021

luteal phase support treatments in IVF:- Further research is needed to assess the efficacy of adjuvant luteal phase support...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

information and support are needed by family members or carers of people having treatment with an opioid, benzodiazepine, Z‑drug,...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 May 2022

risk of hepatitis B and C infection to take up the offer of testing and treatment? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) None. Source...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter tricuspid valve implantation for symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation. This involves putting an artificial valve inside the existing faulty valve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 February 2026

Evidence-based recommendations on arteriovenous crossing sheathotomy for branch retinal vein occlusion. This involves cutting the sheath around the vessels and physically separating them where they cross to improve blood flow through the vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on lead-I electrocardiogram (ECG) devices (imPulse, Kardia Mobile, MyDiagnostick and Zenicor-ECG) for detecting symptomatic atrial fibrillation using single time point testing in primary care.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

8 May 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on total distal radioulnar joint replacement for symptomatic joint instability or arthritis in adults. This involves removing the wrist end of the ulna and replacing it with a metal prosthesis that also attaches to the wrist end of the radius.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

8 November 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. This involves introducing enteric bacteria from the faeces of healthy donors to restore a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2014

This quality standard covers recognising, assessing and managing mental health problems in adults (aged 18 and over) who are in contact with the criminal justice system (this includes police contact, court and prison custody, street triage, liaison and diversion services, and probation services). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

9 February 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency valvotomy for pulmonary atresia. This involves making a hole in the blocked valve, and inserting and inflating a small balloon to widen it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on collagen injection for vocal cord augmentation. This involves injecting collagen into the affected vocal cord(s).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

and cost effectiveness of cannabis-based medicinal products as an add-on treatment for adults with chemotherapy-induced nausea and...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

10 February 2020

uterine-sparing treatments for HMB:- Is hysteroscopic removal of submucosal fibroids more effective and cost-effective than other...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

14 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on tissue-cultured limbal stem cell allograft transplantation for regrowth of corneal epithelium. This involves taking limbal stem cells from a living or deceased donor, growing them in the laboratory and transplanting them onto the patient’s affected eye(s).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 April 2007

This guideline covers assessing for, and managing, blood transfusions in adults, young people and children aged 1 year and over. It covers the general principles of blood transfusion, but does not make recommendations relating to specific conditions.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

26 February 2026

Evidence-based recommendations on subthalamotomy for Parkinson's disease. This involves putting very thin needles into the brain through small holes made in the skull.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. This involves removing the prostate gland and some surrounding tissue using specialised instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 November 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for severe acute heart failure in adults. This involves using an artificial lung to oxygenate the blood outside the body.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 October 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on cabotegravir (Apretude) for preventing HIV-1 in adults and young people.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

5 November 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

7 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations endobronchial nerve ablation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This involves destroying (ablating) the nerves on the outside of the airway (endobronchial nerves) to improve breathing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation for urinary incontinence in adults. This involves stimulating nerves and muscles in the pelvic floor to strengthen the muscles and reduce urine leaks.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 August 2022

This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing hip fracture in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

6 January 2023

This quality standard covers managing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (gradual scarring of the lungs) in adults. It includes diagnosis by a multidisciplinary team, managing symptoms and palliative care. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

29 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on tumour profiling tests (EndoPredict, ICH4+C, MammaPrint, Oncotype DX and Prosigna) to guide adjuvant chemotherapy decisions in early breast cancer.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

9 May 2024

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital technologies for managing non-specific low back pain in people 16 years and over.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

30 April 2026

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Signatera for detecting molecular residual disease from solid tumour cancers .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

4 October 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon angioplasty with or without stenting for coarctation or recoarctation of the aorta in adults and children. This involves gently inflating a balloon in the narrow area of the aorta to widen it so blood can flow more easily.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Discontinued Reference number: GID-TA11258

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Discontinued

Discontinued Reference number: GID-TA11239

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Discontinued

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of an opaque intraocular lens for intractable double vision. This involves replacing the clear lens of one eye with a non-transparent one to block out one of the double images.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 March 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on transcervical ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves inserting a device through the cervix into the womb to destroy the fibroid using radiofrequency energy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

31 March 2021

This guideline covers assessment and early management of head injury in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to ensure that people have the right care for the severity of their head injury, including direct referral to specialist care if needed.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

18 May 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on soft-palate implants for obstructive sleep apnoea. This involves inserting implants into the soft palate of the mouth to stiffen it over subsequent weeks and make it less likely to vibrate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to aid opportunistic detection of vertebral fragility fractures.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 October 2025

Summary of the evidence on ondansetron for the management of vomiting in children and young people with acute gastroenteritis

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

7 October 2014

albumin:creatinine ratio compared with protein:creatinine ratio on the timing of treatment changes in children and young people with...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

30 September 2021

This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 50 to 90 years with rheumatoid arthritis who have had an assessment of fracture risk using a risk assessment tool adjusted for RA in the preceding 27 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM57

Result type

General practice indicators suitable for use in QOF

Last updated

4 November 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on transapical transcatheter mitral valve-in-ring implantation after failed annuloplasty for mitral valve repair in adults. This involves inserting a bioprosthetic mitral valve into an existing mitral valve ring to treat a leaking mitral valve, without needing repeat open heart surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on transapical transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve implantation for a failed surgically implanted mitral valve bioprosthesis in adults. This involves inserting a new valve inside a failed bioprosthetic valve to replace the faulty one without needing repeat open heart surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of non-ampullary duodenal lesions. This involves using a long camera inserted through the mouth to view the area and removing the abnormal parts of the lining with special instruments.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Axxent electronic brachytherapy system for early stage breast cancer

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

24 August 2016

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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on cytokine adsorption devices for treating respiratory failure in people with COVID-19 .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

21 May 2020

What antiseizure therapies (alternative or add-on) are effective in the treatment of complex epilepsy syndromes (that is, Dravet...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for brain tumours. This involves giving the patient a drug that makes the tissue sensitive to light and then activating it with a laser light source to destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 March 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic hypothermia for acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a cooling device to reduce the body’s temperature after a stroke.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 May 2019