NICE approves gene therapy for rare ‘bubble baby syndrome’
Strimvelis, a treatment for an ultra-rare inherited immune deficiency condition that has been dubbed ‘bubble baby syndrome’ has been approved by NICE in draft guidance.
Antibiotic resistance is now “common” in urinary tract infections
The number of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by drug resistant bacteria is increasing, new data shows.
Hundreds of patients to have access to head and neck cancer drug after new deal, says NICE
Nivolumab is recommended for use within the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) for some patients with head and neck cancer.
New treatment option for people with gastrointestinal cancer
More people will be able to receive regorafenib now that NICE has said it should move out of the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and into routine NHS funding.
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People with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges should be better cared for in the community, says NICE
Local authorities and NHS bodies should provide specialist community care for people with learning disabilities who behave in a way that challenges to avoid admissions to psychiatric wards or residential homes, new draft guidance from NICE says.
09 October 2017
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Responding to child abuse and neglect - a view from NICE
Children who have experienced abuse or neglect could be offered therapy; and their parents sent on programmes to support their families better, new guidance from NICE says.
09 October 2017
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Test children’s urine before prescribing antibiotics for UTIs, says NICE
NICE is advising healthcare professionals use dipstick urine tests to decide whether to give children antibiotics for suspected urinary tract infections (UTI).
27 September 2017
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Allow underweight children to be ‘messy’ with their food, says NICE.
Slow weight gain in early childhood, also known as faltering growth, may be associated with persisting problems with appetite and feeding, says NICE, in new guidance published today.
27 September 2017
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NICE sets out how to diagnose and treat Lyme disease
New NICE guidance will help GPs, specialists and other health professionals spot a potential diagnosis of Lyme disease.
25 September 2017
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Most common ear infections should not be treated with antibiotics, says NICE
NICE is urging GPs to manage most common ear infections with pain relief rather than antibiotics.
22 September 2017