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Evidence-based recommendations on soft-palate implants for obstructive sleep apnoea. This involves inserting implants into the soft palate of the mouth to stiffen it over subsequent weeks and make it less likely to vibrate.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 November 2007

This guideline covers diagnosing, assessing and managing cerebral palsy in children and young people from birth up to their 25th birthday. It aims to make sure they get the care and treatment they need for the developmental and clinical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy, so that they can be as active and independent as possible.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

25 January 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on ofatumumab (Kesimpta) for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in adults with active disease defined by clinical or imaging features.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

19 May 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves scarring the heart tissue using heat produced from microwave energy to interrupt abnormal electrical signals.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2005

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on PredictSURE IBD for inflammatory bowel disease prognosis: ulcerative colitis .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

10 January 2023

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Boston Keratoprosthesis Type I for corneal blindness .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

18 January 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for ankle osteoarthritis in adults. This involves fixing a metal frame around the ankle and pulling the joint slightly apart using the frame to allow cartilage regrowth.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract. This involves removing the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an accommodating lens to allow focusing on near and distant objects.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 November 2014

This guideline covers the care and treatment of people aged 18 and over with generalised anxiety disorder (chronic anxiety) or panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia or panic attacks). It aims to help people achieve complete relief of symptoms (remission), which is associated with better functioning and a lower likelihood of relapse.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

15 June 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on lenvatinib (Lenvima) for untreated advanced hepatocellular carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

19 December 2018

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 December 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on selective dorsal rhizotomy for spasticity in cerebral palsy. This involves cutting nerves in the lower spine that are responsible for muscle rigidity.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010

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

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2014