NICE approves multiple sclerosis drugs after prices are reduced
Reductions to the price of three multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs mean NICE is now able to recommend them for routine NHS funding.
New guidance will help combat drug resistant urinary tract infections, says NICE
NICE has published new guidance to help healthcare professionals optimise the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Hundreds of people with blood cancer given more treatment options after NICE recommends three drugs
NICE has recommended three blood cancer drugs, brentuximab vedotin, midostaurin and arsenic trioxide be made available on the NHS.
Long term benefit of neuroblastoma treatment is too uncertain, says NICE
NICE has published draft guidance in which dinutuximab beta is not recommended as a treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma – a rare type of cancer that mainly affects children and young people.
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NICE appoints new head of health technology evaluation
NICE has announced that Meindert Boysen has been appointed as its director of the Centre for Health Technology Evaluation.
26 April 2018
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A new option for men with enlarged prostate
Men suffering with symptoms from an enlarged prostate could be offered a new type of nonsurgical treatment thanks to changes in NICE guidance.
25 April 2018
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New advice will help doctors spot and treat Lyme disease early, says NICE
NICE has issued new advice to help doctors quickly spot Lyme disease, so they can offer people NHS treatment as soon as possible.
11 April 2018
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People growing older with learning disabilities should get regular health checks, says NICE
NICE says people growing older with learning disabilities need to have annual health checks to help them manage conditions that can quickly affect them as they grow older.
11 April 2018
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Care for people with learning disabilities should be close to home wherever possible, says NICE
NICE is urging councils and health bodies to make sure that people with learning disabilities can access well-designed services and staff with the right skills so they do not need to move away for care or treatment.
28 March 2018
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Help people make informed decisions when they want to quit smoking, says NICE and Public Health England.
NICE and Public Health England have published updated guidelines for health practitioners and stop smoking services on the best ways to help people quit smoking.
28 March 2018