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NICE issues new hypertension guidance

New quality standards for treating hypertension in adults has been issued by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Continue reading

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NICE issues new hypertension guidance

New quality standards for treating hypertension in adults has been issued by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Continue reading

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NICE backs drug for diabetic macular oedema

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has recommended ranibizumab (Lucentis) for treating visual impairment caused by diabetic macular oedema, after its manufacturer Novartis agreed to provide it at a discounted rate. Continue reading

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NICE sets out new standards for asthma care

A new quality standard on asthma treatment has been published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Continue reading

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Francis report: NICE should draw up safe staffing levels

Minimum safe staffing levels should be drawn up by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence and policed by the Care Quality Commission, according to the Francis report. Continue reading

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NICE retracts diabetic macular oedema drug refusal

Thousands of people with a devastating eye condition could be offered a potentially sight-saving treatment following a U-turn by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Continue reading

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NICE publishes draft guidance on ovarian cancer drug

Draft guidance on the use of bevacizumab as a treatment for women with advanced ovarian cancer has been published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Continue reading

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NICE recommends eltrombopag for patients with ITP

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recommended eltrombopag for the treatment of chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpurai (ITP). Continue reading

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NICE seeks views on RA drug

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is seeking views on draft guidance on the use of abatacept (Orencia) for rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading

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NICE updates guidance on fever in children

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is updating its 2007 guidance on the assessment and initial management of feverish illness in children younger than five years. Continue reading

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