NHS
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NICE turns down gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A gene therapy for treating children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by a ‘nonsense’ mutation has been provisionally rejected by NICE. Read more
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Backing for wearable devices for Parkinson’s patients
Five “promising” wearable technologies that could help to improve symptoms and quality of life for Parkinson’s disease patients, according to proposed new guidance for the UK NHS published today. Read more
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UK approves the first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine
A bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, targeting the original strain and the Omicron variant, has been approved for use in the UK for the first time. Read more
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Bowel cancer screening extended
The first step in extending bowel cancer screening to all over 50s was taken today following an unprecedented public interest in tackling the disease. Read more
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Serious non-COVID infections still a threat – study
The NHS should expect an increase in serious non-COVID respiratory infections in the coming winter as the UK approaches the season with reduced infection control, experts have warned. Read more
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Non-surgical cosmetic procedures must be regulated urgently’
The promised regulation for non-surgical cosmetic procedures must be introduced as quickly as possible, MPs say today. Read more
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Trial to start evaluating robotic assisted hip surgery
A world first study will seek to evaluate the benefits of robotic assisted hip surgery, it has been announced. Read more
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UK-wide motor neuron disease project
A major new project into treatments for motor neuron disease has received substantial funding from a group of charities and government research organisations. Read more
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Try exercise with osteoarthritis – NICE
Osteoarthritis symptoms can be eased with exercise – and can help to improve quality of life, according to new draft guidelines from NICE, published today. Read more
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Mystery of new child hepatitis outbreak
Investigators are trying to find the cause of a new kind of hepatitis that has affected 74 children this year. Read more