Help with identifying meningitis in children and young people NICE?s latest quality standard on bacterial meningitis in children and young people can help GPs and other primary care professionals spot early signs and symptoms of the condition. July 25, 2012 |
New treatment for blood clots approved by NICE Patients with blood clots can be now be offered rivaroxaban as an alternative to warfarin for the treatment of blood clots following latest guidance from NICE. July 25, 2012 |
First set of local government briefings launch Tobacco, physical activity and workplace health are the topics covered in NICE?s first set of local government public health briefings. July 25, 2012 |
NICE to assess high cost drugs for rare conditions NICE will take on the role of assessing very high cost drugs for people who suffer with rare conditions, under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. July 20, 2012 |
Healthy diet and exercise key to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes Simple lifestyle changes, such as increased physical activity or eating more healthily, can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, says NICE. July 12, 2012 |