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UK's NICE rejects Novartis asthma drug in change of tack
Chicago Tribune LONDON (Reuters) – Britain's health cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE plans to recommend against the use of Novartis's severe asthma drug Xolair, or omalizumab, after earlier endorsing it for adults only. The National Institute for Health and Clinical … |
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NICE guidance advises caution on asthma heat treatment
Nursing Times Clinicians should take special care when deciding whether to use new non-drug treatment for severe asthma as more research is needed into the practice, according to latest guidance. Bronchial thermoplasty involves inserting a catheter into a patient's … Boston Scientific Welcomes Latest Guidance on Bronchial Thermoplasty |
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NICE consults on asthma drug reducing procedure
InPharm NICE has launched a consultation in the UK on a new medical procedure which, if it proves safe and effective, may be a threat to established asthma drugs. Bronchial thermoplasty is the first non-drug asthma treatment the health watchdog has looked at, … NICE issue draft guidance on surgery for severe asthma NICE to consider first non-drug treatment for asthma |
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NICE to consider first non-drug treatment for asthma
OnMedica A new treatment that heats the airways in the lungs could help reduce the symptoms of severe asthma, if further research supports its long term safety and efficacy, says draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence … |
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NICE considers non-drug asthma treatment
Netdoctor The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) says that a new non-drug treatment could help reduce the symptoms of severe asthma. The therapy, called bronchial thermoplasty, heats the airways in the lungs so that part of the muscle … |
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Make Holiday Gifts Nice, Not Naughty, By Avoiding Allergy, Asthma Triggers
Medical News Today (press release) It's difficult enough to find the perfect holiday gifts for friends and loved ones, but the task becomes even trickier if they have allergies or asthma. … Allergic to Sex: 11 Other Crazy Allergies Beware of allergens in Christmas gifts |
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Make Holiday Gifts Nice, Not Naughty, By Avoiding Allergy, Asthma Triggers
Newswise (press release) Pause at the pet shop – Little ones may beg for a furry friend, but pet dander, saliva and urine from cats and dogs can trigger allergy and asthma symptoms … |
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Asthma UK Comment On Asthma Drug For Children Turned Down By NICE
Biomed Middle East Neil Churchill, Chief Executive at Asthma UK, said: 'We are extremely disappointed that NICE has decided not to recommend Xolair for children under the age … |
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Children's asthma drug not beneficial enough – NICE
Nursing Times The asthma drug omalizumab (Xolair) does not produce enough benefits in children under 12 to justify it being prescribed by the NHS, the National Institute … |
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NICE rejects asthma injection
Healthcare Today The NHS drug rationing body has decided that an injection for children with severe asthma is too expensive to be offered on the NHS. … |
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