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This quality standard covers assessment, early management and rehabilitation following head injury in adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

18 May 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on Ambulight PDT for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer.

Result type

Medical technologies guidance

Published

25 July 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation as an adjunct to balloon kyphoplasty or percutaneous vertebroplasty 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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain. This involves implanting electrodes in the back, connected to a neurostimulator under the skin to mask the back pain by modulating the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2013

Summary of the evidence on botulinum toxin type A injection for treating chronic anal fissure to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

25 June 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on transilluminated powered phlebectomy for varicose veins. This involves using a special light passed underneath the skin to see the veins and removing them by suction.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2004

This quality standard covers assessing and managing heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), including suspected or confirmed fibroids and adenomyosis. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

16 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for symptomatic breast fibroadenoma in adults. This involves using high-frequency sound waves to heat up the tissues in the lump.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

13 September 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on mini/micro screw implantation for orthodontic anchorage. This involves inserting small screws into the jaw bone to create anchors that support tooth realignment.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic balloon dilation for subglottic or tracheal stenosis. This involves introducing a balloon device with the aim of widening the stenotic airway to improve symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

2 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on phrenic nerve pacing for ventilator-dependent high cervical spinal cord injury. This involves stimulating the phrenic nerve to make the diaphragm contract, helping people to breathe without a ventilator.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 August 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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for mediastinal masses. This involves inserting a thin tube through the mouth into the lungs to take samples for examination.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 February 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for recurrent migraine. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall of the heart.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010