NICE celebrates its 20th anniversary
Organisation was founded in April 1999 to improve outcome for health service users
Thousands set to benefit from blood pressure treatment under new NICE guidance
NICE has published its draft updated guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) for public consultation.
890 more children and adults eligible for cochlear implants on the NHS each year
Hundreds more people with severe to profound deafness will be eligible for cochlear implants each year, due to updated NICE guidance
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Local authorities urged to ensure building developers address air pollution
The updated quality standard highlights that authorities should assess planning applications and consider how the effects of traffic-related air pollution may affect local communities.
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NICE says drug to treat Batten disease cannot be recommended for NHS use because company is unable to address concerns about long-term effectiveness
NICE has published draft guidance which confirms its earlier decision not to recommend cerliponase alfa (also called Brineura and made by Biomarin) for children with Batten disease – a very rare inherited condition affecting between 1 and 6 babies each year in the UK.
22 February 2019
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Shared Learning Awards: Judges reveal 20 shortlisted entries to be displayed at NICE annual conference
More than 60 entries received from organisations across the country which highlight how they put NICE guidance into practice
21 February 2019
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NICE draft guidance recommends pertuzumab for new breast cancer indication after improved price offer from company
NICE has published final draft guidance recommending pertuzumab (Perjeta, Roche) for treating early HER2-positive breast cancer in people whose disease has spread to their lymph nodes.
15 February 2019
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NICE provides first scientific advice on patient preference study design
The NICE Scientific Advice team, working with the Science Policy and Research team at NICE, has provided its first piece of advice on the design of a patient preference study.
14 February 2019
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Diagnose Lyme disease if bull’s eye rash is present, says NICE
People showing erythema migrans, the characteristic skin rash associated with Lyme disease, can be diagnosed without the need for blood tests, NICE says in new guidance.
12 February 2019
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NICE and Public Health England publish new antibiotic prescribing guidance for patients with suspected pneumonia
These two guidelines set out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy that aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
12 February 2019