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Evidence-based recommendations on endovenous mechanochemical ablation for varicose veins. This involves using a rotating wire and chemical to close the varicose vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on trabeculectomy with a biodegradable collagen matrix implant for glaucoma. This involves cutting a small flap in the white of the eye and putting a patch over the flap to help healing and prevent scarring. Fluid slowly drains out of the flap and the patch dissolves over time. The aim is to reduce pressure in the eye and slow or stop damage to sight.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on transvaginal laser therapy for urogenital atrophy. This involves using a laser in the vagina to increase its strength and elasticity, to improve symptoms of urogenital atrophy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on transvaginal laser therapy for urinary stress incontinence. This involves using a laser in the vagina to strengthen the vaginal walls, to help support the bladder and reduce symptoms of urinary stress incontinence.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on hybrid closed loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

19 December 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on the Debrisoft monofilament debridement pad for use in acute or chronic wounds.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

25 March 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a duodenal-jejunal bypass liner for managing type 2 diabetes. This involves attaching a liner as a barrier between food and the upper part of the bowel, with the aim of lowering blood sugar levels.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a shock or load absorber for mild to moderate symptomatic medial knee osteoarthritis.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on enzalutamide (Xtandi) for treating hormone-sensitive metastatic prostate cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

7 July 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ERBE flexible cryoprobes for bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

30 September 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults. This involves pulsing electromagnetic energy through the skull to stimulate the brain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on bilateral cervicosacropexy (CESA) or vaginosacropexy (VASA) using mesh for pelvic organ prolapse in adults. This involves replacing weakened or stretched ligaments that support the uterus and hold the pelvic organs in place with mesh tape.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on short-pulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma. This involves using repeated short pulses of laser energy to destroy some of the cells in the eye that produce fluid.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 April 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Aquilion PRIME CT scanner for imaging coronary artery disease in adults in whom imaging is difficult .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Last updated

6 July 2017

This integrated process statement has been produced to explain how 'Evidence summaries: new medicines' (ESNMs) are developed. It provides an overview of the key process principles and describes all stages of the development of ESNMs