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Evidence-based recommendations on prostate artery embolisation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in adults. This involves blocking the blood vessels supplying the prostate with tiny plastic particles.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of peripheral neuroma for chronic pain. This involves using a needle-like probe to freeze and destroy small parts of nerves in neuromas to stop the pain signals.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

4 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on cardiac contractility modulation device implantation for heart failure in adults. This involves placing a device under the skin of the chest, which delivers electrical pulses to make the heart contract more strongly.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 June 2019

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 May 2021

doing some physical activity, albeit below current UK physical activity guidelines rather than none at all, should be taken into...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

doing some physical activity, albeit below current UK physical activity guidelines rather than none at all, should be taken into...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

doing some physical activity, albeit below current UK physical activity guidelines rather than none at all, should be taken into...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ReStore Soft Exo-Suit for gait rehabilitation .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

15 December 2020

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on EarlySense for heart and respiratory monitoring and predicting patient deterioration

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

22 January 2016

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

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

30 January 2018

notes(if applicable) Why the committee made the recommendation: The 2019 guideline used a 3‑tier model for risk stratification. The...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

7 January 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transaxial interbody lumbosacral fusion for low back pain in adults. This involves removing a damaged disc through a small cut at the base of the spine, and replacing it with an artificial implant.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 July 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic hypothermia for acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a cooling device to reduce the body’s temperature after a stroke.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 May 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves an endoscopic fastening device being inserted through the mouth and into the stomach, along with an endoscope for constant visualisation. The device is used to attach the fundus to the anterior and left lateral wall of the distal oesophagus slightly above the oesophagogastric junction.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

1 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

11 January 2023