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• AI technologies recommended for use in detecting fractures

  Draft guidance issued for consultation recommends the use of 4 AI technologies to help professionals detect fractures in urgent care settings.

• Consultation on updated guideline to assess and prevent falls in older people

  We're seeking views from healthcare professionals and the public on draft recommendations covering assessments and interventions to reduce the risk of falls in older people.

• First targeted treatment to reduce the risk of ALK positive lung cancer returning after complete tumour removal recommended by NICE

  For the first time, we have recommended a targeted treatment option for ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer, to be given after surgery to reduce the risk of the disease coming back.  

• Consultation on NHS England proposals for a phased launch of obesity injection

  Proposals for a phased launch of the obesity injection tirzepatide have been set out, as a consultation begins. 

• NICE ready to work with company to address uncertainty in evidence for elacestrant for advanced breast cancer

  Today (1 October 2024) NICE is consulting on draft guidance that does not recommend elacestrant for treating a type of advanced breast cancer.

• NICE Board says new method allowing greater weight to be given to severe diseases is working

  At today's meeting (25th September 2024) our board has concluded that the new severity modifier is working as intended.