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Evidence-based recommendations on hand transplant surgery (allotransplantation). This involves transplanting a hand from a recently deceased donor onto the amputated stump.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

7 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on maximal cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer. This involves removing all or almost all visible cancerous tissue. More tissue is removed than with standard surgery. The aim is to improve outcomes for people with advanced ovarian cancer.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on lymphovenous anastomosis during axillary or inguinal node dissection for preventing secondary lymphoedema in adults. This involves diverting some of the lymphatic vessels around where lymph nodes have been removed to nearby veins.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 April 2024

This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for secondary bacterial infection of eczema and covers infection of other common skin conditions. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance. The recommendations are for adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. They do not cover diagnosis.

Result type

Antimicrobial prescribing guideline

Published

2 March 2021

This guideline covers identifying, treating and managing depression in people aged 18 and over who also have a chronic physical health problem such as cancer, heart disease or diabetes. It aims to improve the care of people with a long-term physical health problem, which can cause or exacerbate depression. This has the potential to increase their quality of life and life expectancy.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Published

28 October 2009

This guideline covers diagnosing, assessing and managing primary hyperparathyroidism. It aims to improve recognition and treatment of this condition, reducing long-term complications and improving quality of life.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

23 May 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. This involves inserting a catheter into major vessels of the groin, which is advanced to the heart, to drill holes on the heart muscle using a laser beam.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic mastectomy and endoscopic wide local excision for breast cancer. This involves removing part or all of the breast using special instruments inserted through small cuts in the skin (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 April 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on obinutuzumab (Gazyvaro) with chlorambucil for untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

2 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on dasatinib (Sprycel), nilotinib (Tasigna) and high-dose imatinib (Glivec) for treating imatinib-resistant or intolerant chronic myeloid leukaemia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous chondrocyte implantation in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

4 October 2017

did not improve sciatica symptoms, and oral corticosteroids did not improve pain or function, but may have an impact on quality of life....

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

22 January 2021

did not improve sciatica symptoms, and oral corticosteroids did not improve pain or function, but may have an impact on quality of life....

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

26 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopically assisted mitral valve surgery. This involves repairing a defective valve through one or more small incisions between the ribs rather than one large incision through the breastbone (sternum).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 December 2007