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• New hope for people with breathing condition, COPD, as NICE approves innovative treatment

  Breakthrough therapy reduces flare-ups by almost a third and could ease pressure on NHS hospitals.

• Thousands could benefit from new take-at-home treatment for advanced prostate cancer

  NICE recommends life-extending daily pill which offers hope for people who cannot take standard treatment.

• Online help programme recommended for people with eating disorders

  An online therapy programme can be used to help people aged 16 and over with eating disorders whilst they wait for specialist NHS treatment, an independent NICE has said.

• Thousands living with lupus offered hope from twice-yearly infusion

  NICE approves breakthrough combination treatment that restores normal kidney function in almost half of patients with lupus nephritis.

• Hidden spine fractures could be spotted earlier after NICE recommendation

  NICE is recommending that quick spine checks are added to routine bone scans to help spot hidden fractures earlier and prevent serious complications.

• Digital platforms recommended to help people manage their asthma

  People with asthma could benefit from digital tools on their phones or tablets to help them better manage their condition, states our draft guidance published today.