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Evidence-based recommendations on artificial iris insertion for acquired aniridia. This involves inserting an artificial iris into the eye.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 July 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on partial left ventriculectomy. This involves reducing the size of a part of the heart so it can pump blood more efficiently.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 February 2004

This guideline covers preventing, detecting and managing acute kidney injury in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve assessment and detection by non-specialists, and specifies when people should be referred to specialist services. This will improve early recognition and treatment, and reduce the risk of complications in people with acute kidney injury.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

16 October 2024

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on PROPEL sinus implants for maintaining sinus patency after surgery .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

9 February 2021

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 erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (epoetin alfa [Eprex], epoetin beta [NeoRecormon], epoetin theta, epoeitin zeta [Retacrit] and darbepoetin alfa [Aranesp]) for treating anaemia in adults with cancer having chemotherapy.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 November 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for malignant biliary obstruction. This involves using heat energy to unblock the obstruction.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 November 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases. This involves inserting a needle-like probe containing an electrode into the spinal metastases. This produces an electrical current that aims to relieve pain and other symptoms.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak. In this procedure, under general anaesthesia, ultrasound and X-rays are used to create an image of the thoracic duct and find the leak. Then, using a needle, a tube is inserted through the abdominal wall (percutaneous) and guided into the thoracic duct. Small metal coils and medical glue are inserted through the tube and used to plug the leak (embolisation). The aim is to stop the leak.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral water-jet ablation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves injecting a high-speed jet of water into the prostate to destroy some of the prostate tissue and widen the urethra.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on the MIST Therapy system for the promotion of wound healing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 July 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic knee washout, with or without debridement, for the treatment of osteoarthritis. This involves flushing the joint with fluid, which is introduced through small incisions in the knee.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 August 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on lateral elbow resurfacing for arthritis. This involves inserting an implant into the 2 bones that form the joint at the outer part of the elbow, under general anaesthetic.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular closure of patent ductus arteriosus. This involves placing a blocking device into the heart, which stays in place permanently and the body’s tissue grows around it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for chronic, severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults. This involves implanting an electrode in the brain and an electrical stimulator under the skin on the chest.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 April 2021