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Evidence-based recommendations on EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system for long bone fractures with non-union or delayed healing.

Result type

Medical technologies guidance

Last updated

8 October 2019

Summary of the evidence on rifaximin for treating pouchitis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

25 March 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on azacitidine (Vidaza) for treating myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia and acute myeloid leukaemia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves using focused ultrasound energy to destroy cardiac tissue and disrupt abnormal electrical impulses.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 July 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote healing of delayed-union and non-union fractures 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 fetoscopic prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves keyhole surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 January 2020

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

Interventional procedures 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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on synthetic cartilage implant insertion for first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis (hallux rigidus). This involves replacing damaged cartilage with an artificial (synthetic) implant.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

1 June 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on caval valve implantation for tricuspid regurgitation in adults. This involves implanting valves into 1 or both caval veins without disturbing the tricuspid valve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 August 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on trabectedin (Yondelis) for treating advanced soft tissue sarcoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

8 February 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on WoundExpress to manage lower leg wounds .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

1 June 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on subcutaneous automated low-flow pump implantation for refractory ascites in adults. This involves inserting a pump under the skin to move excess fluid from the abdomen to the bladder, where it is passed in the urine.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir (modified continent ileostomy) to restore continence after colon and rectum removal in adults. This involves using the ileum to create a pouch on the inside of the abdominal wall to collect waste.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 February 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic hypothermia with intracorporeal temperature monitoring for hypoxic perinatal brain injury. This involves cooling either the baby's head or whole body to prevent brain damage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 May 2010