Our news stories highlight the latest developments and announcements from NICE and are aimed at our wider audience from healthcare professionals to members of the public.
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Helping recognise early symptoms of ovarian cancer
NICE has launched a quality standard to help with recognising the early symptoms of ovarian cancer.
May 23, 2012
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Improve your knowledge on guidance for common mental health problems
Common mental health disorders affect one-in-six adults, and cost UK employers £25 billion each year through lost work days.
May 23, 2012
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Updated lung cancer e-learning module now available
NICE has updated its e-learning module on lung cancer, to coincide with a new government campaign raising awareness of the condition.
May 23, 2012
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Opioids first-line for pain relief in palliative care
Opioids should be prescribed to help relieve pain in patients receiving palliative care for chronic or incurable illnesses, says NICE.
May 23, 2012
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NICE approves new treatment for stroke prevention
Patients with atrial fibrillation can now be offered rivaroxaban (Xarelto), as an alternative to warfarin, in order to reduce their risk of stroke and blood clots, says NICE.
May 23, 2012
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More to receive IVF under draft fertility guidelines
Some women in their early 40s should be allowed to have fertility treatment on the NHS, according to draft updated guidelines from NICE.
May 22, 2012
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Health Act makes NICE stronger than ever before
NICE will be stronger than ever before under the new Health Act producing quality standards that will be the backbone of commissioning and playing a vital role in value based pricing, the Health Secretary has said.
May 17, 2012
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NICE letter to the Daily Mail
Letter to the Daily Mail 16 May 2012 from Sir Andrew Dillon
May 16, 2012
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Shared Learning Awards 2012 winner announced
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has won this year?s Shared Learning Award for its impressive work in improving the care of newborn babies with brain injury.
May 16, 2012
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Integration 'key' to managing public health transition
Tackling public health issues such as obesity and alcohol-related illness will need partnership and collaboration among a range of bodies, according to the Director of the Centre for Public Health Excellence at NICE.
May 15, 2012
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