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Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 September 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on sunitinib (Sutent) for treating gastrointestinal stromal tumours in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

23 September 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the area so blood can flow through more easily.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on the Pipeline Flex embolisation device with Shield Technology for the treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

9 January 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on ranibizumab (Lucentis) and pegaptanib (Macugen) for treating wet age-related macular degeneration in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

20 May 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate, pentoxifylline and inositol nicotinate for treating intermittent claudication in adults with peripheral arterial disease.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 May 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on coil embolisation of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. This involves passing a thin tube through the body to place coils inside the aneurysm.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on lumbar subcutaneous shunt. This involves using a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid away so that it doesn’t damage the brain or eyes.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

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 insertion of an epiretinal prosthesis for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves inserting an implant into the eye that receives data from a small camera on the person's glasses and then stimulates healthy cells in the retina to see basic images.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in postneonatal children. This involves connecting the child's internal circulation to an external blood pump and artificial lung.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on supraorbital minicraniotomy for intracranial aneurysm. This involves clipping or wrapping the aneurysm through a smaller opening made in the skull, above the eyebrow.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 August 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction. This involves using cold temperatures to destroy the cancer tissue that’s causing a blockage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on ruxolitinib (Jakavi) for polycythaemia vera in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

18 October 2023

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