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• People with a rare form of blood cancer are set to benefit after NICE recommends new targeted therapy

  Hundreds of people with multiple myeloma could receive a new, targeted treatment recommended for use within the Cancer Drugs Fund today (Tuesday, 29 October).

• Heart failure patients to be remotely monitored by technology shown to cut hospitalisations by 50%

  Two technologies, HeartLogic and TriageHF, have been recommended in final diagnostic guidance.

• New Alzheimer’s treatment donanemab does not currently demonstrate value for the NHS says NICE

  More evidence is needed on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of donanemab, a new treatment for mild Alzheimer’s disease.

• AI technologies recommended for use in detecting fractures

  Draft guidance issued for consultation recommends the use of 4 AI technologies to help professionals detect fractures in urgent care settings.

• Consultation on updated guideline to assess and prevent falls in older people

  We're seeking views from healthcare professionals and the public on draft recommendations covering assessments and interventions to reduce the risk of falls in older people.

• First targeted treatment to reduce the risk of ALK positive lung cancer returning after complete tumour removal recommended by NICE

  For the first time, we have recommended a targeted treatment option for ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer, to be given after surgery to reduce the risk of the disease coming back.