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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

11 January 2023

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

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency treatment for haemorrhoids in adults. This involves using radiofrequency energy to shrink the haemorrhoids.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 August 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation. This involves using screws to fix the bones together to treat atlantoaxial fusion in the neck.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on osimertinib (Tagrisso) with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy for untreated EGFR mutation-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

8 May 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on niraparib (Zejula) for treating relapsed, platinum-sensitive high-grade serous epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

20 April 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on enzalutamide (Xtandi) for treating metastatic, hormone-relapsed prostate cancer for people in whom chemotherapy is not yet clinically indicated.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

27 January 2016

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Proov Confirm for ovulation confirmation .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

6 June 2023

This quality standard covers increasing vaccine uptake among children and young people aged under 19 in groups and settings that have low immunisation coverage. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

17 May 2022

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on National Early Warning Score systems that alert to deteriorating adult patients in hospital .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

18 February 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on ruxolitinib (Jakavi) for treating acute graft versus host disease that has an inadequate response to corticosteroids in people 12 years and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

15 April 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on microinvasive subconjunctival insertion of a trans-scleral gelatin stent for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. This involves putting a tiny gelatin tube (stent) under the skin at the base of the eye to create a new drainage channel for excess fluid.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on nerve transfer to partially restore upper limb function in people with tetraplegia. This involves connecting an undamaged, functioning, but non-essential nerve near the injury to the damaged essential nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator under the skin of the chest and connecting it by wires to the vagus nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

12 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for auditory hallucinations. This involves stimulating the brain with pulses of electromagnetic energy.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 September 2020