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Evidence-based recommendations on autologous pancreatic islet cell transplantation for improved glycaemic control after pancreatectomy. This involves removing parts of the pancreas (islet cells) after the pancreas has been removed and inserting them into the liver to restart insulin production.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 September 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lipoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove abnormal fat.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

7 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on photorefractive (laser) surgery for the correction of refractive errors. This involves using a special laser to permanently change the shape of the cornea.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 March 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on transperineal laser ablation for treating lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves using laser energy to destroy some of the prostate tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

8 January 2025

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 mirabegron (Betmiga) for treating overactive bladder in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 June 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures. This involves inflating baloon-like devices placed into the collapsed vertebra until it reaches normal height, after which they are removed and replaced with a special cement.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 April 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms. This involves inserting a ‘stent-graft’ device through the femoral artery (in the groin) lining the inside of the aneurysm.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on tocilizumab (RoActemra), for treating systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in people aged 2 and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

14 December 2011

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on EpiFix for chronic wounds .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

30 January 2018

NICE's HTA Lab enables us to develop creative solutions to complex problems in health technology assessment.

Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 September 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on VibraTip for testing vibration perception to detect diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

1 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic full thickness removal of non-lifting colonic polyps. This involves using a special device to remove the polyp and seal the bowel wall closed afterwards.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 May 2017