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Evidence-based recommendations on rituximab for treating relapsed or refractory stage 3 or 4 follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

27 February 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on self-expanding implant insertion into the intersphincteric space for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting implants that expand and press together, forming a ring that creates an artificial sphincter.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 January 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on free-functioning gracilis transfer to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury in adults. This involves taking a piece of hamstring muscle and its nerve and blood supply from the inner thigh, transferring it to the arm and joining it to the damaged nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 March 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on removal, preservation and subsequent reimplantation of ovarian tissue to prevent symptoms from the menopause. This involves removing a small piece of ovarian tissue using keyhole surgery, freezing and storing it. After menopause starts, the tissue is thawed and transplanted under the skin of the armpit, abdomen or forearm, with the aim of producing oestrogen.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 September 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on glecaprevir–pibrentasvir (Maviret) for treating chronic hepatitis C in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 January 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on methadone and buprenorphine (oral formulations) for managing opioid dependence in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic excision of mediastinal parathyroid tumours. This involves operating on the tumour using a flexible camera inserted through small cuts in the chest (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

12 December 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on selective internal radiation therapy for unresectable primary intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in adults. This involves injecting tiny radioactive ‘beads’ into blood vessels that supply the liver, where they become trapped and release radiation directly into the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

31 October 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system for long bone fractures with non-union or delayed healing.

Result type

Medical technologies guidance

Last updated

8 October 2019

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Bair Hugger for measuring core temperature during perioperative care .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

28 March 2017

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on The NxStage System One NX1000-1 home haemodialysis device for renal replacement therapy in chronic kidney disease .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

19 November 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular closure of patent ductus arteriosus. This involves placing a blocking device into the heart, which stays in place permanently and the body’s tissue grows around it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial iris insertion for acquired aniridia. This involves inserting an artificial iris into the eye.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 July 2020