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Evidence-based recommendations on phototherapeutic laser keratectomy for corneal surface irregularities. This involves using a laser to remove layers of the cornea in order to produce a smooth, even surface with the aim of improving vision.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2010

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

Evidence-based recommendations on PeritX for vacuum-assisted drainage of treatment-resistant, recurrent malignant ascites.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

19 July 2022

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on CADScor system for ruling out coronary artery disease in people with symptoms of stable coronary artery disease .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

4 March 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on ezetimibe (Ezetrol) for treating primary (heterozygous-familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 February 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on uterine artery embolisation for fibroids. This involves injecting small particles into the blood vessels that take blood to the uterus, via the groin.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic laser myomectomy. This involves passing a fine telescope (laparascope) through small cuts in the abdomen and uterus wall, and using a laser to destroy the fibroids.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 November 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic sialendoscopy. This involves using a flexible tube to enter the salivary gland, and visualise and remove the stone.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 May 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on selective peripheral denervation for cervical dystonia. This involves cutting the nerves to the muscles of the neck through a large skin incision.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 August 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defaecation syndrome. This involves removing the damaged part of the rectum and joining the remaining parts back together.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2010

Discontinued Reference number: GID-IP1043

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Status

Discontinued

Evidence-based recommendations on daytime intraoral neuromuscular electrical tongue stimulation using a removable device for obstructive sleep apnoea. This involves placing a mouthpiece around the tongue inside the mouth (intraoral). It delivers electrical stimulation to the muscles of the tongue (neuromuscular). The aim is to reduce airway obstruction during sleep.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

19 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided regional nerve block. This involves using ultrasound guidance to position needles that deliver local anaesthetic in the correct place next to the nerves.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance (MR) image-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids. This involves passing laser heat through needles inserted into the fibroid to destroy it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 December 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves applying low-energy electrical impulses to the sphincter to strengthen the muscle so that less reflux happens.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2015