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Evidence-based recommendations on faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. This involves introducing enteric bacteria from the faeces of healthy donors to restore a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2014

In development Reference number: GID-HTE10084 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Health technology evaluations

Status

In development

Evidence-based recommendations on ruxolitinib (Jakavi) for treating acute graft versus host disease that has an inadequate response to corticosteroids in people 12 years and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

15 April 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer. This involves inserting special needles into the tumour in the pancreas and using short electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

3 May 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory failure in adults. This involves using a tube to carry blood from the right side of the heart and then pump it through an artificial lung where it picks up oxygen.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on brodalumab (Kyntheum) for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 March 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on vemurafenib (Zelboraf) for treating advanced BRAF V600-positive malignant melanoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

1 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary or secondary lung cancers. This involves inserting 1 or more electrodes (needle-like probes) through the chest into the lung and using an electrical current to produce heat to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the area so blood can flow through more easily.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2004

This quality standard covers routine postnatal care in the first 8 weeks after birth. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

27 September 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing atherothrombotic events, such as heart attack and stroke, after acute coronary syndrome in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on inotersen (Tegsedi) for stage 1 and stage 2 polyneuropathy in adults with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis.

Result type

Highly specialised technologies guidance

Published

22 May 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on coil embolisation of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. This involves passing a thin tube through the body to place coils inside the aneurysm.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 January 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of pulmonary valve stenosis. This involves passing a small deflated balloon up through a blood vessel at the top of the leg and into the blocked area in the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir (Paxlovid), sotrovimab (Xevudy) and tocilizumab (RoActemra) for treating COVID-19.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

1 May 2025