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• NICE gets ready to assess new dementia treatments

  NICE’s methods and processes for evaluating new treatments for use in the NHS are appropriate for the new class of Alzheimer’s drugs but key issues need to be considered, a new report has found.

• Updated guideline recommends more treatment choices for menopause symptoms

  New evidence shows that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help reduce menopause symptoms including hot flushes and night sweats, depressive symptoms and problems sleeping NICE has said in its draft updated guideline on menopause published today (17 November 2023).

• NICE recommends life changing technology is rolled out to people with type 1 diabetes

  Thousands of people with type 1 diabetes could be offered wearable technology to help them manage their condition following the publication of final draft guidance by NICE.

• NICE launches refreshed support service for life sciences industry

  NICE has launched its refreshed support service for the life sciences sector, NICE Advice.

• NICE launches first modular update to its methods and processes

  NICE’s methods and processes now include a proportionate approach to technology appraisals, and a new way of updating recommendations on COVID-19 treatments.

• NICE recommended treatment for Parkinson’s set to benefit hundreds

  Around 900 adults with advanced Parkinson’s are set to benefit from new treatment foslevodopa–foscarbidopa after NICE approved it for NHS use in final draft guidance published today (26 October 2023).