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Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in postneonatal children. This involves connecting the child's internal circulation to an external blood pump and artificial lung.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire. This involves injecting dye through a narrow tube inserted into the fallopian tube and if this does not unblock it, using a guidewire.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction. This involves using cold temperatures to destroy the cancer tissue that’s causing a blockage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote healing of fresh fractures at low risk of non-healing in adults. This involves using an ultrasound probe on the skin at the site of the fracture.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

31 July 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mesh pectopexy for apical prolapse of the uterus or vagina. This involves inserting mesh to hold the uterus or the top of the vagina in place.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 March 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency denervation for osteoarthritic knee pain. This involves applying heat (radiofrequency) energy to damage the nerves (denervation) that are causing pain in the knee.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic percutaneous image-guided aspiration of spinal cord cysts. This involves using a needle to drain the cyst and remove pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Last updated

1 August 2007

tick-borne infections in the UK population:- What is the current seroprevalence of Lyme disease-specific antibodies and other tick-borne...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

27 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) for treating severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adults who have had a tumour necrosis factor-alpha inhibitor.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 October 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for mediastinal masses. This involves inserting a thin tube through the mouth into the lungs to take samples for examination.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 February 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on Memokath 051 Ureter stent for ureteric obstruction.

Result type

Medical technologies guidance

Published

7 December 2022

Summary of the evidence on oral glycopyrronium bromide for severe sialorrhoea (drooling) in children and young people with chronic neurological disorders

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

14 February 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on intralesional photocoagulation of subcutaneous congenital vascular disorders. This involves inserting a laser fibre into the lesion to deliver the light deep within it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on single-port laparoscopic nephrectomy. This involves removing the kidney using several small incisions (laparoscopy).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2011