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Evidence-based recommendations on artificial heart implantation as a bridge to transplantation for end-stage refractory biventricular heart failure. This involves replacing the 2 lower chambers of the heart with a mechanical device to improve circulation until heart transplantation.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

20 December 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on tissue-cultured limbal stem cell allograft transplantation for regrowth of corneal epithelium. This involves taking limbal stem cells from a living or deceased donor, growing them in the laboratory and transplanting them onto the patient’s affected eye(s).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 April 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplantation.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on short-term circulatory support with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as a bridge to heart transplantation or recovery. This involves inserting a mechanical device into the chest to help the heart pump blood around the body.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2006

This quality standard covers renal replacement therapy services for adults with kidney failure. It includes treatment options, such as dialysis and kidney transplant. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

3 October 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on bortezomib (Velcade) for treating multiple myeloma before chemotherapy and stem cell transplant in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

23 April 2014

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve the quality of life for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose the condition and provide effective symptom management.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

23 May 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on machine perfusion systems and cold static storage of kidneys from deceased donors.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 January 2009

This guideline covers care for adults and young people (aged 10 years and older) with physical health problems that are completely or partly caused by an alcohol-use disorder. It aims to improve the health of people with alcohol-use disorders by providing recommendations on managing acute alcohol withdrawal and treating alcohol-related conditions.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

12 April 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on bortezomib (Velcade) and thalidomide (Thalidomide Celgene) for treating multiple myeloma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

27 July 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal whole liver perfusion for acute liver failure. This involves blood being diverted to a whole liver (perfusion) outside the body and returned to the patient.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

31 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on dasatinib (Sprycel), nilotinib (Tasigna) and high-dose imatinib (Glivec) for treating imatinib-resistant or intolerant chronic myeloid leukaemia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on blinatumomab (Blincyto) for treating Philadelphia-chromosome-negative precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 June 2017

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation:- What is the effectiveness of combined autologous–allogeneic stem cell...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

5 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on idelalisib (Zydelig) for follicular lymphoma that has not responded to 2 prior lines of treatment in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

2 October 2019