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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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011

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

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on NATROX oxygen wound therapy for managing diabetic foot ulcers and complex or chronic non-healing wounds .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

17 March 2020

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Ambu aScope 4 Broncho for routine diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

17 January 2023

This quality standard covers services for domestic violence and abuse in adults and young people (aged 16 and over). It includes identifying and supporting people experiencing domestic violence or abuse, as well as support for those who carry it out. It also covers children and young people (under 16) who are affected by domestic violence or abuse that is not carried out against them. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

29 February 2016

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 apixaban (Eliquis) for preventing venous thromboembolism after total hip or knee replacement in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 January 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on translaryngeal tracheostomy (TLT). This involves passing a tube from inside the windpipe to outside the neck to aid breathing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 August 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for treating active ankylosing spondylitis.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

18 October 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on phrenic nerve pacing for congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. This involves direct stimulation of the phrenic nerve, to produce the inhalation phrase of breathing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 August 2024

produce long-term complications (renal impairment, urinary stones and infections, hydronephrosis, bladder malignancy). The effect on...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on The Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System for placement of peripherally inserted central catheters.

Result type

Medical technologies guidance

Last updated

30 May 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on supraorbital minicraniotomy for intracranial aneurysm. This involves clipping or wrapping the aneurysm through a smaller opening made in the skull, above the eyebrow.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 August 2004

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 electrocautery cutting balloon treatment for pelviureteric junction obstruction. This involves widening the renal pelvis by inserting a catheter with a balloon and wire into the urinary tract.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2009