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Evidence-based recommendations on pirfenidone (Esbriet) for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

6 February 2018

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

Evidence-based recommendations on botulinum toxin type A (Botox) for preventing headaches in adults with chronic migraine.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

27 June 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 risankizumab (Skyrizi) for previously treated moderately to severely active Crohn's disease in people 16 years and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

17 May 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on aripiprazole for treating moderate to severe manic episodes in young people with bipolar I disorder.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 July 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on teriflunomide (Aubagio) for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

1 June 2014

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 endoscopic full thickness removal of gastrointestinal stromal tumours of the stomach. This involves removing a tumour using an endoscope and forceps. The aim is to remove the tumour without the need for open surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on blinatumomab (Blincyto) with chemotherapy for consolidation treatment of Philadelphia-chromosome-negative CD19-positive minimal residual disease-negative B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 March 2025

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

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

3 February 2026

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital technologies for managing mild to moderate symptoms of hip or knee osteoarthritis.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 January 2026

Evidence-based recommendations on intramural urethral bulking procedures for stress urinary incontinence in women. Intramural urethral bulking aims to augment the urethral wall and increase the urethral closure force.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal whole liver perfusion for acute liver failure. This involves blood being diverted to a whole liver (perfusion) outside the body and returned to the patient.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

31 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on mosaicplasty in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee. This involves taking healthy cartilage from the edge of the joint and inserting it into drilled tunnels in the damaged site.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 March 2018