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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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

dysfunction, as well as those with spinal cord injury, spina bifida and multiple sclerosis. Reports of its use in other conditions are...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on functional electrical stimulation for drop foot of central neurological origin. This involves stimulating the peripheral nerves that supply the paralysed muscle using electrodes to restore muscular function.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for tremor and dystonia (excluding Parkinson's disease). This involves planting electrodes in the brain and generating electrical currents to help control the tremor or dystonia.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 August 2006

renal function. In the population with neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and dementia, the rise in...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on self-expanding implant insertion into the intersphincteric space for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting implants that expand and press together, forming a ring that creates an artificial sphincter.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 January 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on efgartigimod (Vyvgart) for treating antibody-positive generalised myasthenia gravis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

4 June 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for idiopathic chronic non-obstructive urinary retention. This involves implanting a stimulator device into the upper buttock to restore the ability to empty the bladder voluntarily.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 November 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions). This involves cutting the horizontal muscles of the eye (which move the eye from side to side) and reattaching them at the same place.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on transabdominal artifical bowel sphincter implantation for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting an artificial sphincter through a cut in the abdomen.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 November 2008

adults with impaired cognition (caused by cerebral involvement in multiple sclerosis or neurodegenerative diseases). Source guidance...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Past technology appraisal appeals and decisions

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the CORTRAK 2 Enteral Access System for placing nasoenteral feeding tubes .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Last updated

9 December 2016

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

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Ekso exoskeleton for rehabilitation in people with neurological weakness or paralysis .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

18 January 2017