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Hundreds of children with type 2 diabetes to be offered choice of two life changing technologies
Children with type 2 diabetes who currently manage their condition with the stressful task of finger prick testing several times a day could be offered a choice between two ‘life changing’ technologies to virtually automate the process.
Draft guidance recommends healthcare professionals ask people about gambling
Health professionals should ask people about gambling if they attend a health check or GP appointment with a mental health problem, in a similar way to how people are asked about their smoking and alcohol consumption, according to new draft guidance.
Jeanette Kusel explains how we are working in partnership to improve patient access to the best digital health innovations.
NICE partners with international health technology assessment bodies
Six health technology assessment (HTA) bodies from three continents are to collaborate on a range of topics that will benefit people accessing healthcare around the world.
Updated guideline recommends more treatment choices for menopause symptoms
New evidence shows that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help reduce menopause symptoms including hot flushes and night sweats, depressive symptoms and problems sleeping NICE has said in its draft updated guideline on menopause published today (17 November 2023).
Starting with the end in mind - the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway
The Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) will smooth the process by which innovative new medicines are developed, speeding their progression from clinical trial through to the NHS, bringing significant benefits to patients.
Around 4,000 people with sickle cell disease could benefit from a new treatment recommended by NICE
Improved deal signals NICE recommendation of sickle cell treatment voxelotor.
More people could be offered genetic testing for genes linked to ovarian cancer
A new draft NICE guideline for inherited ovarian cancer published today (15 September 2023), recommends more people are tested for genes linked to ovarian cancer.
Adapted shoes recommended for people with severe osteoarthritis
People with osteoarthritis who are eligible for knee surgery could be offered specially adapted shoes to help with their painful and stiff knees following a draft recommendation by NICE.
Targeted treatment for rare form of aggressive lung cancer gets NICE approval
Mobocertinib recommended as a treatment for a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer
New life-extending treatment for rare forms of advanced gastroesophageal cancer
Around 3,000 people could be eligible for a new life-extending combination therapy to treat rare forms of gastroesophageal cancer after NICE published final draft guidance today (24 November 2022).
NICE’s priority is to get the best care to patients fast while ensuring value for the taxpayer.
Testing could help prevent further strokes in people with gene variant
People who have had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack should have a genetic test to find out whether they can be treated with a drug which reduces the risk of further strokes
£1.8m funding awarded to explore guidance on regulating digital mental health tools
NICE and the MHRA have been awarded £1.8m funding by Wellcome over three years to explore and produce guidance on regulating digital mental health tools.
NICE recommends a weekly injection for treating growth failure in children
This recommendation comes from a pilot to develop simpler, faster evaluations for the appraisal of some treatments.