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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Neo Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion surgery .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

13 June 2017

inconclusive or is inconsistent with other signs of disease activity (for example, pain or markers of inflammation). There is no...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 December 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on relugolix–estradiol–norethisterone acetate (Ryeqo) for treating moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids in adults of reproductive age.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

19 October 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on enzalutamide (Xtandi) for treating high-risk hormone-relapsed non-metastatic prostate cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

15 May 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for treating pulmonary embolism and for preventing a further deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 June 2013

Summary of the evidence on delafloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia in adults

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

10 August 2021

This quality standard covers managing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (gradual scarring of the lungs) in adults. It includes diagnosis by a multidisciplinary team, managing symptoms and palliative care. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

29 January 2015

This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing hip fracture in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

6 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on UroShield for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

Result type

Medical technologies guidance

Published

31 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on sutureless aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis in adults. This involves removing the narrowed aortic valve and replacing it with an artificial valve that holds itself in place.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 August 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on wireless capsule endoscopy for investigation of the small bowel. This involves the person swallowing a small capsule containing a tiny camera that takes pictures as it passes through the body.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transluminal renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension. This involves inserting a device through the skin (percutaneous) into an artery in the thigh and then into the renal arteries (transluminal). It sends radio or sound waves to destroy the nerves in the renal arteries (sympathetic denervation). The aim is to lower blood pressure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

1 March 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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound for localised prostate cancer. This involves using high-intensity focused ultrasound to heat up and destroy only the areas of the prostate with cancer (focal therapy). The aim is to destroy the cancer while reducing damage to healthy prostate tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on aortic valve reconstruction with glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium for aortic valve disease in adults. This involves replacing the diseased part of the valve with some of the person’s own pericardium.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

9 August 2023