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Evidence-based recommendations on laser sheath removal of pacing leads. This involves using a special tube (sheath) placed over the leads in the veins to destroy the scar tissue around the leads and pull the pacemaker lead away from the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial valve insertion to reduce lung volume in emphysema. This involves placing small one-way valves in some airways leading to damaged parts of the lungs.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

20 December 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis of the upper limb. This involves dividing appropriate parts of the sympathetic chain beside the vertebral column to reduce sweating.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2014

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

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 September 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire. This involves injecting dye through a narrow tube inserted into the fallopian tube and if this does not unblock it, using a guidewire.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2004

In a virtual ward setting, you make assessments at home to support clinical decision-making. Our guidance can help you give advice by highlighting areas to consider and standards of care.

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Alair bronchial thermoplasty system for adults with severe, difficult to control asthma

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

11 July 2016

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on HemaClear for bloodless surgical field during limb surgery .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

15 July 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on immunosuppressive therapies for preventing kidney rejection in children and young people. The therapies are basiliximab (Simulect), immediate-release tacrolimus (Adoport, Capexion, Modigraf, Prograf, Tacni, Vivadex), mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept and non-branded versions), rabbit anti-human thymocyte immunoglobulin (Thymoglobuline), prolonged-release tacrolimus (Advagraf, Envarsus), mycophenolate sodium (Myfortic, Ceptava), sirolimus (Rapamune), everolimus (Certican) and belatacept (Nulojix).

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

11 October 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on quantitative faecal immunochemical testing to guide colorectal cancer pathway referral in primary care.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 August 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for the adjuvant treatment of resected stage 2B and 2C melanoma in people 12 years and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 October 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous coblation of the intervertebral disc for low back pain and sciatica. This involves using heat from an electrode to destroy the tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 January 2016

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 mirabegron (Betmiga) for treating overactive bladder in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 June 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on lung volume reduction surgery for treating advanced emphysema. This involves removing damaged lung tissue using a special stapling device, a laser, or both.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2005