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Evidence-based recommendations on flexible endoscopic treatment of a pharyngeal pouch. This involves improving swallowing by widening the neck of the pouch so that food does not collect in it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on endovenous mechanochemical ablation for varicose veins. This involves using a rotating wire and chemical to close the varicose vein.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on sotagliflozin with insulin for treating type 1 diabetes in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 27 kg/m2 , when insulin alone does not provide adequate glycaemic control despite optimal insulin therapy.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

12 February 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on corneal implants for the correction of refractive error. This involves inserting clear plastic implants into the cornea to restore eyesight in short-sightedness.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 July 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on testing for epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase (EGFR–TK) mutations in untreated, locally advanced or metastatic

Result type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

14 August 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using a laser to heat and seal up the blood vessels that are causing the problems.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting a fine needle into a nerve just above the ankle and passing a mild electric current through the needle to the nerves that control bowel function.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on cryoablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves using a probe to freeze the heart tissue to scar it and interrupt the abnormal electrical signals.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on ivosidenib (Tibsovo) for treating locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with an IDH1 R132 mutation in adults after 1 or more systemic treatments.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

31 January 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on risdiplam (Evrysdi) for 5q spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in people of all ages.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

15 December 2023

Summary of the evidence on rituximab for immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura in adults to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

21 October 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on open reduction of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. This involves fixxing a slipped capital femoral epiphysis back into its correct position to reduce the risk of avascular necrosis.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon valvuloplasty for aortic valve stenosis in adults and children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the narrow valve to widen it so that blood can flow out more easily.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on dapagliflozin (Forxiga) for treating chronic heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 June 2023

Summary of the evidence on infliximab for treating refractory extrapulmonary sarcoidosis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

17 January 2017