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Evidence-based recommendations on vanzacaftor-tezacaftor-deutivacaftor (Alyftrek) for treating cystic fibrosis in people 6 years and over with an F508del mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

30 July 2025

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older. It aims to help people with COPD to receive a diagnosis earlier so that they can benefit from treatments to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life and keep them healthy for longer.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

26 July 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on living-donor lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease. This involves removing a lung from each of the two donors and replacing the recipient's lungs with the donor lungs.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 May 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on ex-situ machine perfusion for extracorporeal preservation of lungs for transplant. This involves using a machine to deliver an oxygenated solution to a donor lung and keep it at normal body temperature until it can be transplanted.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2021

This indicator covers patient adherence to nebulised therapy in cystic fibrosis. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes

Result type

Network / system level indicators

Published

30 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton’s) neuroma. This involves using pulses of radiofrequency heat energy to damage the nerve, with the aim of reducing pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Monitoring for cystic-fibrosis-related diabetes:- What is the most effective strategy to detect diabetes in people with cystic...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

18 October 2018

Topic prioritisation

Result type

Medical technologies guidance

Status

Topic prioritisation

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory plantar fasciitis. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area, with the aim to stimulate healing of the fascia.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 August 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on cyanoacrylate glue occlusion for varicose veins. This involves injecting medical glue (cyanoacrylate) into a vein to close it with the aim of improving symptoms.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous blood injection for plantar fasciitis. This involves supplying the connective tissue with growth factors that promote the healing process.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on soft-palate implants for obstructive sleep apnoea. This involves inserting implants into the soft palate of the mouth to stiffen it over subsequent weeks and make it less likely to vibrate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 November 2007

This indicator covers normative adherence to nebulised therapy in cystic fibrosis for patients with chronic pseudomonas acquisition. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes

Result type

Network / system level indicators

Published

30 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency therapy of the anal sphincter for faecal incontinence. This involves applying radiofrequency energy to the anal wall, with the aim of inducing muscle changes to improve muscle tone and help control bowel movement.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 May 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma in adults. This involves applying heat to the inside walls of the airways.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 December 2018