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Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy the selected areas of the heart to prevent the occurrence or conduction of abnormal electrical activity.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for the treatment of liver metastases. This involves using cold temperatures applied through a special needle to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous atherectomy of femoropopliteal arterial lesions with plaque excision devices. This involves using a special cutting device to remove excess debris inside diseased blood vessels.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for intractable trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. This involves delivering electrical impulses to a precise area of the brain using an electrode to mask the pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for the treatment of liver metastases. This involves using very short electrical field pulses delivered over several minutes to destroy the tumour and a small surrounding tissue margin.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for early-stage oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour which is then activated by a light to destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on fetal cystoscopy for the diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary outflow tract obstruction. This involves inserting a tube with a flexible camera through small cuts in the mother's abdomen to identify and open any blockage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic saphenous vein harvest for coronary artery bypass grafting. This involves removing the vein under endoscopic guidance through a small cut near the knee (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 June 2014

Summary of the evidence on eculizumab to prevent the recurrence of C3 glomerulopathy post-transplant to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

26 June 2015

However, EUS carries a small but significant risk of patient harms, including death. There is insufficient evidence available to...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

This guideline covers care for people with a family history of breast, ovarian or another related (prostate or pancreatic) cancer. It aims to improve the long-term health of these families by describing strategies to reduce the risk of and promote early detection of breast cancer (including genetic testing and mammography). It also includes advice on treatments (tamoxifen, raloxifene) and surgery (mastectomy).

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

14 November 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on nintedanib (Ofev) for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in adults when forced vital capacity is above 80% predicted.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

1 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on obinutuzumab (Gazyvaro) with bendamustine for follicular lymphoma that has not responded or has progressed up to 6 months after treatment with rituximab or a rituximab-containing regimen in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

13 May 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on neratinib (Nerlynx) for extended adjuvant treatment of hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive early stage breast cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

20 November 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on omalizumab (Xolair) for treating severe persistent allergic asthma in people aged 6 and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 April 2013