Robotic surgery systems approved for NHS use

Robotic surgery systems approved for NHS use

By Liz Wells 17 April 2025

NICE has approved 11 robotic surgery systems for use, potentially transforming care for thousands of NHS patients undergoing soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.

Targeted breast cancer treatment approved for routine NHS use

By Liz Wells 11 April 2025

NICE is recommending capivasertib with fulvestrant to treat women with advanced breast cancer, which means the drug will be funded immediately through the Cancer Drugs Fund.

NICE aims to transform rehabilitation for millions with long-term neurological conditions

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

NICE has published draft guideline that aims to address 'inconsistent access to vital rehabilitation services' faced by millions of people living with long-term neurological conditions across England.

First daily pill for endometriosis approved for NHS use

By Liz Wells 13 March 2025

NICE has recommended the first long-term daily pill to treat endometriosis that could transform how the painful condition is managed.

NHS offers 'new hope' for children with severe epilepsy

By Liz Wells 20 February 2025

Hundreds of children with severe epilepsy will be able to benefit from a groundbreaking new treatment on the NHS that could significantly reduce their seizures.

NICE recommends asking about gambling at health checks and GP appointments

By Liz Wells 28 January 2025

Healthcare professionals should consider asking people about gambling when speaking to them about smoking and alcohol consumption during a health check or GP appointment, according to new NICE guid...

NICE publishes guidance on use of AI

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance on the use of AI to assist with the detection of fractures on urgent care X-rays.

NICE recommends two technologies for people with chronic tic disorders and Tourette's

By Liz Wells 19 November 2024

Two technologies that could reduce the severity of the symptoms of chronic tic disorders and Tourette's syndrome have been recommended for use in draft guidance from NICE.

AI

NICE gives green light to AI to help prevent bone fractures

By Liz Wells 22 October 2024

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended platforms powered by artificial intelligence for use on the NHS to help prevent medics from missing bone fractures on X-...

ADHD digital test approved for use by the NHS

By Liz Wells 10 September 2024

The NHS is now using a digital test to speed up the diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children after successful trials by the NIHR

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