UCLH Opens Europe’s First CAR T Trial for Rare Amyloidosis Patients
UCLH has launched Europe’s first CAR T trial for rare amyloidosis, testing a new option for a serious blood disease.
Health news on a wide range of other conditions, from rare diseases to newly recognised health risks.
NICE Opens Routine NHS Access to Two SMA Treatments in England
NICE has opened routine NHS access to nusinersen and risdiplam for eligible patients with spinal muscular atrophy in England.
NICE Approves Givinostat for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on the NHS
NICE has approved givinostat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, expanding NHS access for around 530 people in England.
NICE Recommends First NHS Treatment for Uncontrolled Generalised Myasthenia Gravis
NICE recommends rozanolixizumab, the first treatment for uncontrolled generalised myasthenia gravis on the NHS in England.
NHS Marks Record A&E Pressure as Meningitis Cases Drive Busy Spring for Hospitals
NHS England reports record A&E demand in March as a meningitis outbreak adds pressure to hospitals across the health system.
Pandemic Backlog Still Reshaping Diagnoses of Major Conditions in England
NHS data shows pandemic-era diagnosis gaps for depression, asthma and COPD persist in England.
NICE Launches First Rare Disease Quality Standard in Push for More Consistent Care
NICE has published its first rare disease quality standard, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment and support across the NHS.
Rising threat from ticks: climate change expands risk of tick‑borne diseases across Europe
Climate change is expanding the range and seasonality of ticks across Europe, increasing cases of Lyme disease and tick‑borne encephalitis and prompting public health responses.
