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lower baseline risk than this, and what this means about the effects of treatment. Remember that no-one can say what will happen to any...

This quality standard covers diagnosing, assessing and managing food allergy in children and young people (under 19) and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

24 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for primary liver cancer in adults. This involves passing short electrical pulses of high-voltage current into the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 November 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s oesophagus with low-grade dysplasia or no dysplasia. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and promote the growth of healthy normal cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on ENDURALIFE-powered CRT-D devices for treating heart failure.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

21 July 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire. This involves injecting dye through a narrow tube inserted into the fallopian tube and if this does not unblock it, using a guidewire.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on non-surgical reduction of myocardial septum. This involves inserting a catheter into the femoral artery and passing it up into the heart under X-ray control.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 February 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on low dose rate brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer. This involves placing small radioactive seeds into the prostate that give off low doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2005

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on CytoSorb therapy for sepsis .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

29 November 2016

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on moorLDLS-BI for burn depth assessment .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

9 February 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the ODFS Pace and Pace XL functional electrical stimulation devices for treating drop foot

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

11 March 2016

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 endovenous mechanochemical ablation for varicose veins. This involves using a rotating wire and chemical to close the varicose vein.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of endobronchial nitinol coils to improve lung function in emphysema. This involves inserting coils to reduce airflow to damaged parts of the lung.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for non-melanoma skin tumours (including premalignant and primary non-metastatic skin lesions). This involves applying (or sometimes injecting) a photosensitising agent and using light to activate it, destroying the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 February 2006

In development Reference number: GID-TA11340 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

Evidence-based recommendations on brachytherapy as the sole method of adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer after local excision. This involves inserting radioactive sources into the space in the breast where tissue has been removed to minimise the chances of the cancer coming back.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation as an adjunct to balloon kyphoplasty or percutaneous vertebroplasty for palliation of painful spinal metastases. This involves inserting a needle-like probe containing an electrode into the spinal metastases. This produces an electrical current that aims to relieve pain and other symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency tissue reduction for turbinate hypertrophy. This involves using radiofrequency energy to close blood vessels that can cause swelling and destroy excess tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 June 2014

In development Reference number: GID-TAG388 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence. This involves using electrodes inserted under the skin to produce pulses of electricity thought to affect the nerves controlling the lower part of the bowel and the anal sphincter.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2004

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of gastric lesions. This involves inserting a thin telescope through the mouth into the stomach to view the area and removing the lesion with special equipment.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on nerve transfer to partially restore upper limb function in people with tetraplegia. This involves connecting an undamaged, functioning, but non-essential nerve near the injury to the damaged essential nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in adults. This involves inserting and inflating a balloon in blocked blood vessels in the lungs to improve blood flow.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain in adults. This involves fixing the sacrum to the ilium using 2 or 3 metal implants.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 April 2017

In development Reference number: GID-HST10062 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Highly specialised technologies guidance

Status

In development

This guideline covers the care and support of adults receiving social care in their own homes, residential care and community settings. It aims to help people understand what care they can expect and to improve their experience by supporting them to make decisions about their care.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

20 February 2018

This guideline covers assessing, diagnosing and managing physical health problems of people in prison. It aims to improve health and wellbeing in the prison population by promoting more coordinated care and more effective approaches to prescribing, dispensing and supervising medicines.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

2 November 2016

This guideline covers strategies, regulation, enforcement, surveillance and workforce development in relation to preventing unintentional injuries in the home, on the road and during outdoor play and leisure.

Result type

Public health guideline

Published

24 November 2010

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

In development Reference number: GID-TA11096 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided high-intensity transcutaneous focused ultrasound for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves focusing high-intensity ultrasound energy at the fibroids through the skin of the abdomen.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 July 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves injecting a filler into the junction using a catheter to make the entry to the stomach narrower, so that the contents of the stomach cannot pass back.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 April 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on the geko device for reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 June 2014

validated scoring systems of erectile dysfunction, and the duration of treatment effect. All complications should be reported. NICE may...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

21 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on middle meningeal artery embolisation for chronic subdural haematomas. This involves injecting particles into the middle meningeal artery to block it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 December 2023

This guideline covers a set of principles that can be used to help people change their behaviour. The aim is for practitioners to use these principles to encourage people to adopt a healthier lifestyle by, for example, stopping smoking, adopting a healthy diet and being more physically active.

Result type

Public health guideline

Published

24 October 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory failure in adults. This involves using a tube to carry blood from the right side of the heart and then pump it through an artificial lung where it picks up oxygen.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic renal denervation for loin pain haematuria syndrome in adults. This involves the stripping away of nerves from the kidney using keyhole surgery to relieve pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for malignant biliary obstruction. This involves using heat energy to unblock the obstruction.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 November 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy for treating lacrimal sac or nasolacrimal duct obstruction. This involves making a connection that bypasses the blocked area so that the tears can drain straight into the nose.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating primary lung cancer and metastases in the lung. This involves using electrical pulses to kill cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of renal cancer. This involves using heat produced through electrodes placed into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic endoscopic division of epidural adhesions. This involves separating epidural adhesions from the nerves or spinal cord through a small cut near the lower spine (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 February 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases. This involves inserting a needle-like probe containing an electrode into the spinal metastases. This produces an electrical current that aims to relieve pain and other symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on ex-vivo hepatic resection and reimplantation for liver cancer. This involves removing the liver from the body, cutting away the diseased tissue, and reimplanting the remaining tumour-free liver into the patient.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 April 2009

deficiency among all at-risk groups, compared with the cost of testing and treatment? This should include a comparison of universal...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

In development Reference number: GID-TA11385 Expected publication date:  25 February 2026

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development