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Evidence-based recommendations on intramedullary distraction for upper limb lengthening in children, young people and adults. This involves surgically inserting a metal lengthening device in the shorter arm.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 April 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on totally endoscopic robotically assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB). This involves using small, remote-controlled robotic arms to carry out the grafting procedure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2005

This quality standard covers prevention of type 2 diabetes in adults (aged 18 and over) and care and treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

2 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on transoral carbon dioxide laser surgery for primary treatment of oropharyngeal malignancy. This involves using a laser to cut out the tumour and a small amount of the healthy flesh around it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous implantation of pulmonary artery pressure sensors for monitoring treatment of chronic heart failure in adults. This involves putting a small electronic pressure sensor into the pulmonary artery to measure blood pressure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on canagliflozin (Invokana) in combination therapy for treating type 2 diabetes in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 June 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on free-functioning gracilis transfer to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury in adults. This involves taking a piece of hamstring muscle and its nerve and blood supply from the inner thigh, transferring it to the arm and joining it to the damaged nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 March 2021

NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on Oxyzyme and Iodozyme 2-layer hydrogel wound dressings with iodine for treating chronic wounds

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

19 November 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency-assisted liver resection. This involves using high-frequency radio waves to remove the cancerous part of the liver with minimal blood loss.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

This guideline covers care and treatment for people with, or at risk of, chronic kidney disease (CKD). It aims to prevent or delay the progression, and reduce the risk of complications and cardiovascular disease. It also covers managing anaemia and hyperphosphataemia associated with CKD.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

24 November 2021

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 cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis. This involves destroying a nerve in the nose to reduce chronic rhinitis symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour in women with intact membranes. The tests are Actim Partus, PartoSure and the Rapid fetal fibronectin (fFN) 10Q Cassette Kit (at thresholds other than 50 nanograms/millilitre)

Result type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

4 July 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysms. This involves injecting thrombin into the pseudoaneurysm. The aim is to form a small clot to plug the ‘hole’ in the artery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic renal denervation for loin pain haematuria syndrome in adults. This involves the stripping away of nerves from the kidney using keyhole surgery to relieve pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2021