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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Healthy.io test for home testing of urine albumin to creatinine ratio .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

11 August 2020

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Woundchek Protease Status for assessing elevated protease status in chronic wounds .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

5 October 2016

We assess the efficacy and safety of interventional procedures used for treatment or diagnosis to determine whether they work well enough and are safe enough for use in the NHS.

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

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 July 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for recurrent migraine. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall of the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on subthalamotomy for Parkinson's disease. This involves putting very thin needles into the brain through small holes made in the skull.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. This involves removing the prostate gland and some surrounding tissue using specialised instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 November 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy. This involves surgically removing the uterus using special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy (PDT) for localised inoperable endobronchial cancer (non-small-cell lung cancer). This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the body that is activated by laser light to destroy the cancerous tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent–graft placement in thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. This involves placing a stent covered in graft material inside the aorta under X-ray guidance.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on osimertinib (Tagrisso) with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy for untreated EGFR mutation-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

8 May 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab (Opdivo) for advanced squamous non-small-cell lung cancer in adults after chemotherapy.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on ustekinumab (Stelara) for previously treated moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

12 July 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (abciximab, eptifibatide, tirofiban) for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

1 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on myocardial perfusion scintigraphy for diagnosing and managing angina and myocardial infarction in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

1 July 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ablation for an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying heat to the fistula.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 April 2019

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

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

19 July 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for treating Achilles tendinopathy in adults. This involves passing shockwaves through the skin to the affected area.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 December 2016

Summary of the evidence on midodrine for orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

6 October 2015

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Neo Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion surgery .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

13 June 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on the E-vita open plus for treating complex aneurysms and dissections of the thoracic aorta.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

1 October 2018

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Mersey Burns for calculating fluid resuscitation volume when managing burns

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

15 March 2016

This quality standard covers the provision of support for adults aged 18 or over who provide unpaid care for 1 or more people aged 16 or over with health and social care needs. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

19 March 2021

This quality standard covers assessing and managing borderline and antisocial personality disorders. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

11 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on Endo-SPONGE for treating low rectal anastomotic leak.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Natural Cycles for monitoring fertility .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

19 January 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on AMBLor for identifying low-risk non-ulcerated early-stage cutaneous melanomas .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

5 May 2022

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

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral laser ablation for recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using a laser inserted into the bladder to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 July 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on miniature lens system implantation for advanced age-related macular degeneration. This involves implanting an artificial lens system into 1 eye only.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 September 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous stimulation of the cervical branch of the vagus nerve to treat cluster headache and migraine in adults. This involves using a small handheld device to stimulate a nerve in the neck.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on processed nerve allografts to repair peripheral nerve discontinuities. This involves using a specially treated nerve (an allograft) taken from a human donor after death to bridge the gap in the nerve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 November 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on electrochemotherapy for metastases in the skin from tumours of non-skin origin and melanoma. This involves applying short, powerful pulses of electricity to the tumour, allowing an anticancer drug to pass through into the cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on open reduction of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. This involves fixxing a slipped capital femoral epiphysis back into its correct position to reduce the risk of avascular necrosis.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on telemetric adjustable pulmonary artery banding for reducing pulmonary hypertension in infants with congenital heart defects. This involves placing a remote-controlled band around the pulmonary artery that can be tightened or loosened to control blood flow.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on falloposcopy with coaxial catheter. This involves using a small camera passed through a narrow tube to look inside a woman’s fallopian tubes and see if there are any problems that may be affecting her ability to become pregnant.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on transvenous obliteration for gastric varices. This involves inserting a tube with a tiny balloon on the end into a vein in the thigh or neck. The tube is then passed into the enlarged vein in the stomach (gastric varix) and the balloon is inflated to stop blood flowing into the vein. The vein is then blocked using one of several techniques. The aim is to reduce the risk of bleeding.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

7 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound for localised prostate cancer. This involves using high-intensity focused ultrasound to heat up and destroy only the areas of the prostate with cancer (focal therapy). The aim is to destroy the cancer while reducing damage to healthy prostate tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on occipital nerve stimulation for intractable chronic migraine. This involves using implanted electrodes to deliver electrical impulses to the occipital nerve to mask migraine pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 April 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into a vein and using a special light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic balloon dilation for subglottic or tracheal stenosis. This involves introducing a balloon device with the aim of widening the stenotic airway to improve symptoms.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on lateral elbow resurfacing for arthritis. This involves inserting an implant into the 2 bones that form the joint at the outer part of the elbow, under general anaesthetic.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on laser lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones in adults. This involves breaking up the stones using laser light.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancers. This involves inserting an applicator into the rectum and using it to deliver radiation to the tumour.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 August 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying laser energy to the fistula.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

13 March 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation for oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults. This involves electrically stimulating nerves in the throat or neck, while the person swallows. The aim is to strengthen the muscles involved in swallowing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 December 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a cystic duct stent after cholecystostomy for acute calculous cholecystitis. This involves inserting a tube called a stent into or across the cystic duct. The aim is to allow bile to flow through the tube, bypassing the blockage and preventing further obstruction.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

9 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on cipaglucosidase alfa (Pombiliti) with miglustat (Opfolda) for treating late-onset Pompe disease in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

15 August 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on darolutamide (Nubeqa) with androgen deprivation therapy and docetaxel for hormone-sensitive metastatic prostate cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on sarilumab (Kevzara) for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

1 November 2017