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Evidence-based recommendations on naldemedine (Rizmoic) for treating opioid-induced constipation in adults who have had laxative treatment.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

30 September 2020

response to pharmacological treatment predicted more reliably by underlying aetiology or by symptom characteristics? Any explanatory...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

26 October 2020

response to pharmacological treatment predicted more reliably by underlying aetiology or by symptom characteristics? Any explanatory...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Summary of the evidence on rituximab for minimal change disease and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

4 November 2016

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 radiation therapy for early Dupuytren’s contractures in adults. This involves directing low energy X-rays at the affected tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on sinus tarsi implant insertion for mobile flatfoot. This involves surgery to insert an implant just above the heel bone, with the aim of correcting the condition and improving symptoms.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 July 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for recurrent migraine. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall of the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2010

NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the AutoPulse non-invasive cardiac support pump for cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

12 February 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak. In this procedure, under general anaesthesia, ultrasound and X-rays are used to create an image of the thoracic duct and find the leak. Then, using a needle, a tube is inserted through the abdominal wall (percutaneous) and guided into the thoracic duct. Small metal coils and medical glue are inserted through the tube and used to plug the leak (embolisation). The aim is to stop the leak.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in adults. This involves replacing a hip using smaller cuts than are used in standard surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive percutaneous surgical techniques with internal fixation for correcting hallux valgus. This involves cutting into the big toe to remove the bunion and securing the bones at the front of the foot.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

20 June 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on inserting a pleuro-amniotic shunt to drain pleural effusions in a fetus during pregnancy. This involves inserting a drainage tube through the fetal chest wall into the pleural space, allowing fluid to drain into the amniotic cavity.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 September 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for refractory chronic pain syndromes (excluding headache). This involves stimulating a precise area of the brain using an electrode to treat the chronic pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on continuous positive airway pressure for treating obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

20 August 2021