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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the TactiCath Quartz catheter for percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in atrial fibrillation

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

23 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on breast reconstruction using lipomodelling after breast cancer treatment. This involves taking fat from the abdomen or thighs and injecting it into the breast in the area of the deformity caused by surgery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on vismodegib (Erivedge) for treating basal cell carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 November 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on vertebral body tethering for idiopathic scoliosis in children and young people. This involves fixing a cord to screws that have been placed into the vertebral bodies (bone discs in the spine), and pulling it taut to restrict growth on the long side of the spine.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 June 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on collagen paste for closing an anal fistula in adults. This involves using the paste to fill the fistula to seal it. The aim is to encourage healing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 May 2019

This quality standard covers care after emergency treatment for suspected anaphylaxis, including assessment and referral to specialist allergy services. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

31 July 2024

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 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

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 insertion of a magnetic-bead band for faecal incontinence. This involves placing a ring of magnetic beads into a tunnel made around the anus to prevent incontinence.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on ombitasvir–paritaprevir–ritonavir (also known as Viekirax) with or without dasabuvir (also known as Exviera) for adults with some types (called genotypes) of chronic hepatitis C.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 November 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on rifaximin (Targaxan) for preventing episodes of hepatic encephalopathy in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive total hip replacement. This involves replacing the damaged hip joint (the top part of the upper leg bone and the socket in the hip bone that it fits into) with an artificial one.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on ex-situ machine perfusion for extracorporeal preservation of lungs for transplant. This involves using a machine to deliver an oxygenated solution to a donor lung and keep it at normal body temperature until it can be transplanted.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 May 2021