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Evidence-based recommendations on HeartFlow FFRCT for estimating fractional flow reserve from coronary CT angiography.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

19 May 2021

Summary of the evidence on infliximab for treating refractory extrapulmonary sarcoidosis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

17 January 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on injectable bulking agents for faecal incontinence. This involves injecting a material into the muscles around the anus to bulk the sides of the sphincter.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on lusutrombopag (Mulpleo) for treating severe thrombocytopenia in adults with chronic liver disease needing a planned invasive procedure.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

8 January 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on fenfluramine (Fintepla) for treating seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in people aged 2 and older.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

8 July 2022

This indicator covers the percentage of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and other psychoses with a FAST score of 3 or more or AUDIT-C score of 5 or more in the preceding 12 months who have received a brief intervention to help them reduce their alcohol related risk within 3 months of the score being recorded. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM179

Result type

General practice indicators suitable for use outside of QOF

Published

31 July 2019

This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a new diagnosis of depression or anxiety and a FAST score of 3 or more or AUDIT-C score of 5 or more in the preceding 12 months, who have received brief intervention to help them reduce their alcohol related risk within 3 months of the score being recorded. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM178

Result type

General practice indicators suitable for use in QOF

Published

31 August 2019

November 2025: We have withdrawn this quality standard following the launch of new NICE guidelines on suspected sepsis in people aged 16 or over, suspected sepsis in under 16s and suspected sepsis in pregnant or recently pregnant people. This quality standard is now partially replaced by NICE's quality standard on suspected sepsis in over 16s. Quality standards for sepsis in people under 16 and for people who are or have recently been pregnant will publish when paediatric and maternity early warning score tools are reviewed for the next update to the NICE guidelines in 2026. For any queries, please contact qualitystandards@nice.org.uk.

Result type

Withdrawn quality standard

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

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 February 2010

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

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on apalutamide with androgen deprivation therapy for treating high-risk hormone-relapsed non-metastatic prostate cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilation for chronic eustachian tube dysfunction in adults and children. This involves using a balloon filled with saline to widen the eustachian tube.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

18 December 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on holmium laser prostatectomy. This involves using heat from a laser to break down the extra tissue in the prostate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 November 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on catheterless oesophageal pH monitoring. This involves placing a small wireless capsule in the gullet to check the level of acid.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 July 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous blood injection for plantar fasciitis. This involves supplying the connective tissue with growth factors that promote the healing process.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2013