NICE Backs New Endometriosis Test to Speed Up Diagnosis in Primary Care
NICE backs a new saliva test for endometriosis, aiming to speed diagnosis in primary care and reduce years-long waits.
NICE and MHRA decisions, newly approved medicines and treatments, and the rules that govern how care is delivered.
NICE Recommends Single Saliva Test to Speed Up Endometriosis Diagnosis in Primary Care
NICE recommends a single saliva test to speed up endometriosis diagnosis in primary care, The BMJ reports.
NHS Advice-and-Guidance Scheme Faces New Backlash Over Referral Targets
NHS advice-and-guidance referrals face backlash as critics warn targets could weaken patient access and clinical judgement.
NHS Pharmacy Rollout to Bring Rapid Cholesterol Checks to the High Street
NHS England will roll out cholesterol checks in community pharmacies to improve prevention and cut heart disease deaths.
NICE backs weekly diabetes injection as UK clinicians weigh rollout impact
NICE has approved a weekly type 2 diabetes injection, adding a new option for UK patients and NHS clinicians.
Genetic Marker Linked to Popular Seizure Drug Raises New Safety Concerns
A genetic marker may help spot patients at risk of a severe reaction to lamotrigine, raising new safety questions.
Genetic Marker Flags Hidden Risk in Popular Seizure Drug, Researchers Warn
A genetic marker may help predict dangerous reactions to lamotrigine, offering a potential step toward safer prescribing.
NICE Approves Finerenone for Heart Failure as Nearly 300,000 NHS Patients Become Eligible
NICE has approved finerenone for heart failure, potentially making nearly 300,000 NHS patients eligible for treatment.
NHS figures show pharmacy access to emergency contraception remains high across England
NHS figures show nearly 305,000 emergency contraceptive pill doses were supplied at English pharmacies in six months.
MHRA and Manchester NHS Launch Sandbox to Speed Safe Innovation in Care
MHRA and Manchester NHS launch a sandbox to test AI and other innovations safely in real NHS settings.
