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Evidence-based recommendations on abaloparatide (Eladynos) for treating osteoporosis after menopause in women, trans men and non-binary people with a very high risk of fracture.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

7 August 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on ataluren (Translarna) for Duchenne muscular dystrophy with a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene in people 2 years and over who can walk.

Result type

Highly specialised technologies guidance

Published

22 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on palliative photodynamic therapy for treating advanced oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour and using light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on giving intravenous (IV) fluid replacement therapy for people with serious injuries before reaching hospital.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 January 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on self-expanding implant insertion into the intersphincteric space for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting implants that expand and press together, forming a ring that creates an artificial sphincter.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 January 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on computed tomography-guided thermocoagulation of osteoid osteoma. This involves using high-frequency energy to heat the growth and destroy it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 2004

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on talimogene laherparepvec (Imlygic) for treating unresectable metastatic melanoma in adults when systemically administered immunotherapies are not suitable.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 September 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on middle meningeal artery embolisation for chronic subdural haematomas. This involves injecting particles into the middle meningeal artery to block it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 December 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. This involves replacing the damaged parts of the aorta with an artificial piece of blood vessel, performed through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 August 2007

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 high-intensity focused ultrasound for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves using focused ultrasound energy to destroy cardiac tissue and disrupt abnormal electrical impulses.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 July 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on the Foker technique for long-gap oesophageal atresia. This involves pulling slightly on the broken ends of the oesophagus to encourage them to grow towards each other so they can be stitched together to form a complete oesophagus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 January 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of hydrogel keratoprosthesis. This involves putting an artificial cornea into place in a pocket made in the front part of the eye.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on the VAC Veraflo Therapy system for acute infected or chronic wounds that are failing to heal.

Result type

Medical technologies guidance

Published

27 January 2021