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NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the RhinoChill intranasal cooling system

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

1 February 2014

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 November 2006

specialist endocrine opinion on monitoring. All people with primary hyperparathyroidism For all people with primary...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

25 October 2019

This quality standard covers how community pharmacies can support the health and wellbeing of the local population. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

28 August 2020

This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing spondyloarthritis in adults aged 16 and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

28 June 2018

This quality standard covers increasing the uptake of flu vaccination among people who are eligible. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

9 January 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral water vapour ablation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in adults. This involves using heated water vapour to destroy some of the prostate tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 August 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on microinvasive subconjunctival insertion of a trans-scleral gelatin stent for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. This involves putting a tiny gelatin tube (stent) under the skin at the base of the eye to create a new drainage channel for excess fluid.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous vertebroplasty for spinal metastases. This involves injecting a special bone cement into the spine to relieve pain and stabilise the fracture site.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 September 2003

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2005

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on transperineal template biopsy of the prostate. This involves inserting many fine needles though the skin between the scrotum and the anus in order to obtain tissue samples from the prostate for testing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation for right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction. This involves implanting a replacement valve with a wire mesh tube called a stent.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease. This involves planting electrodes into the brain and generating electrical currents to reduce the problems caused by Parkinson's disease.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 November 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on the serial transverse enteroplasty procedure (STEP) for bowel lengthening in parenteral nutrition-dependent children. This involves cutting and stapling the bowel in a zig-zag pattern to narrow and lengthen it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 September 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator under the skin of the chest and connecting it by wires to the vagus nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

12 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous implantation of pulmonary artery pressure sensors for monitoring treatment of chronic heart failure in adults. This involves putting a small electronic pressure sensor into the pulmonary artery to measure blood pressure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2021

Evidence-based recommendations endobronchial nerve ablation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This involves destroying (ablating) the nerves on the outside of the airway (endobronchial nerves) to improve breathing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on daratumumab (Darzalex) with bortezomib and dexamethasone for previously treated multiple myeloma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

6 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on niraparib (Zejula) for maintenance treatment of advanced (FIGO stages 3 and 4) high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer after response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

17 February 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on voclosporin (Lupkynis) with mycophenolate mofetil for treating lupus nephritis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

3 May 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on cladribine (Mavenclad) for treating active relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

15 April 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on palbociclib (Ibrance) as initial endocrine-based therapy for hormone-receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, locally advanced or metastatic (secondary) breast cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

20 December 2017

during it. With this in mind, the committee recommended discussing all the anaesthesia options and explaining the differences to the...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

8 November 2019

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 December 2016

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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

Evidence-based recommendations on sinus tarsi implant insertion for mobile flatfoot. This involves surgery to insert an implant just above the heel bone, with the aim of correcting the condition and improving symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 July 2009

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on optical coherence tomography to guide percutaneous coronary intervention. This involves using near-infrared light to produce high-resolution images of blood vessel walls.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2014

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on pemetrexed disodium (Alimta) for the maintenance treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

10 August 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on dabrafenib (Tafinlar) with trametinib (Mekinist) for resected stage III, BRAF V600 mutation-positive melanoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

17 October 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on pemetrexed for untreated non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

23 September 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on mosaicplasty in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee. This involves taking healthy cartilage from the edge of the joint and inserting it into drilled tunnels in the damaged site.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 March 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplantation.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2015

This quality standard covers recognition, early intervention and long-term management of bipolar disorder, psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people (under 18). It also includes support for parents and carers. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

15 October 2015

This quality standard covers the initial assessment and management of suspected acute respiratory infection in over 16s, including acute respiratory infection virtual wards.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

31 October 2023

Summary of the evidence on high-strength insulin glargine 300 units/ml (Toujeo) for type 2 diabetes mellitus to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

2 December 2015

with limited life expectancy). Discontinuation could either be complete (all relevant medicines) or partial (for example, reduced...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

18 October 2016

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ClearWay RX for drug delivery to coronary artery thrombotic lesions

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

11 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on the CoaguChek XS system for self-monitoring coagulation status in adults and children. The recommendations originally included the InRatio2 PT/INR, but this was withdrawn from the market in October 2016 and is not currently available.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

19 December 2017

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on point-of-care tests for urinary tract infections to improve antimicrobial prescribing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 May 2023

This guideline covers recognition, assessment and monitoring of faltering growth in infants and children. It includes a definition of growth thresholds for concern and identifying the risk factors for, and possible causes of, faltering growth. It also covers interventions, when to refer, service design, and information and support.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

27 September 2017

This guideline covers managing cataracts in adults aged 18 and over. It aims to improve care before, during and after cataract surgery by optimising service organisation, referral and surgical management, and reducing complications. It further aims to improve the availability of information for people with cataracts before, during and after cataract surgery.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

26 October 2017

This guideline covers diagnosing, managing and referring infants and young children younger than 5 years who present with acute diarrhoea (lasting up to 14 days) with or without vomiting. It aims to improve the diagnosis and management of infective gastroenteritis and appropriate escalation of care.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Published

22 April 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on leukapheresis for inflammatory bowel disease. This involves removing a small number of white blood cells from the person’s blood.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on normothermic extracorporeal preservation of hearts for transplant after brainstem death. This technique is used to store a donor heart for longer before being transplanted.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 February 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous blood injection for tendinopathy. This involves supplying the tendon with growth factors that start the healing process.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2013

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

2 March 2022