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NICE's new symptom–based approach will help to save thousands of lives from cancer
Thousands of lives in England could be saved each year if the NHS follows updated guidance to help it diagnose cancer earlier, NICE says.
NICE's processes of technology evaluation - presenting a case for change
NICE has today (4 February 2021) launched a public consultation on proposals for changes to the processes it uses to develop its guidance on medicines, medical devices, diagnostics and digital health technologies.
NICE is delighted with today’s (15 March) announcement from the Department of Health & Social Care appointing six new non-executive directors to its Board following their approval by the Secretary of State.
Improving the uptake of hepatitis B vaccination among at risk groups, developing tools to make evidence-based medicine more accessible, and carrying out a clinical outcome assessment in hand surgery are just some of the projects planned by the latest group of fellows and scholars.
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.
For the last three years, NICE has been part of a research project investigating how quality of life measures used to evaluate healthcare treatments such as drugs can be extended into areas of social care and public health
Remove earwax if a build-up is causing hearing loss problems, NICE tells primary care
GP surgeries or community clinics should offer to remove earwax if a build-up is contributing to someone’s hearing loss.
Selective laser therapy recommended to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension
People newly diagnosed with glaucoma and ocular hypertension (OHT) should initially be offered selective laser therapy (SLT) treatment rather than eye drops, according to an updated NICE guideline published today (Wednesday, 26 January).
How my experience as a patient helped shape NICE guidelines for colorectal cancer
Following my surgery and treatment for colorectal cancer in 2014, I wanted to contribute to research in the cancer field and hopefully improve things for patients in the future, so I applied and was accepted to be a lay member for NICE’s colorectal cancer guideline committee.
Working at the forefront of neurodegenerative disease research
Claire Hawksworth reveals NICE’s role in a global partnership to better understand neurodegenerative conditions and speed up delivery of innovative treatments.
Nick discusses World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and an important project he’s involved with to develop new models for the evaluation and purchase of antimicrobials.
Behind the Headlines - Prostate cancer drug decision a 'cruel twist'
We take a closer look at media coverage that claims our prostate cancer drug decision is a 'cruel twist' for patients.
NICE is advising doctors, nurses and pharmacists to discuss with patients the risks of prescribing them medicines including opioids, sleeping pills and antidepressants.
NICE and partners announce this year's theme for World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day
Global alliance to shine spotlight on evidence-based healthcare on Wednesday 20th October
threshold. Decisions about whether patients should start or continue statin treatment should be made by the patient with...