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Evidence-based recommendations on the lumbar infusion test for the investigation of normal pressure hydrocephalus. This involves inserting a lumbar needle into the spinal sac, recording the pressure of the CSF as fluid is infused into the sac.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 June 2008

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel for identifying pathogens in contagious gastroenteritis .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

21 July 2015

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Otovent nasal balloon for otitis media with effusion

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

15 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a closure device to repair a paravalvular leak around a replaced mitral or aortic valve. This involves passing a closure device through a catheter to block the area that is leaking.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on idelalisib (Zydelig) for treating chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 October 2015

nasal decolonisation and body wash for the prevention of surgical site infection? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Source guidance

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

26 October 2020

applying skin antiseptic before incision in the prevention of surgical site infection? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Source...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

26 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on avatrombopag (Doptelet) for treating primary chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

15 December 2022

This advice has been updated and replaced by NICE guideline NG199.

Result type

Withdrawn advice

antimicrobial resistance. We also started a series of 30 management of common infection guidelines. Find out more on our antimicrobial...

This guideline covers assessing and managing low back pain and sciatica in people aged 16 and over. It outlines physical, psychological, pharmacological and surgical treatments to help people manage their low back pain and sciatica in their daily life. The guideline aims to improve people’s quality of life by promoting the most effective forms of care for low back pain and sciatica.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

11 December 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous pancreatic islet cell transplantation for improved glycaemic control after pancreatectomy. This involves removing parts of the pancreas (islet cells) after the pancreas has been removed and inserting them into the liver to restart insulin production.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 September 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary or secondary lung cancers. This involves inserting 1 or more electrodes (needle-like probes) through the chest into the lung and using an electrical current to produce heat to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on hybrid procedure for interim management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in neonates. This involves placing bands around the branches of the pulmonary artery and inserting stents to keep the ductus arteriosus open.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 December 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on living-donor lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease. This involves removing a lung from each of the two donors and replacing the recipient's lungs with the donor lungs.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 May 2006