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Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

Digital Therapeutics Pave the Way for Personalized Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

In a world where musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) incapacitate more than 1.7 billion individuals, revolutionary changes in therapeutic protocols are paramount. Digital therapeutics (DTx), leveraging...

Aumseqa Gains Positive Opinion for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Approval

The relentless advance in cancer treatment options continues to offer hope for patients, with the non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) sector being no exception....

BRIDGE Kicks Off Strategic Assembly in Brussels for Health Tech Innovation

Under the grandeur of Brussels' institutional legacy, a pivotal step has been embarked upon by the European BRIDGE project. This ambitious initiative formally started...

Slovakia Addresses Requests for Medical Materials Inclusion

In Slovakia, the National Institute for Value and Technology in Healthcare (NIHO) takes a vital role by evaluating special medical materials for inclusion in...

IQWiG Initiates Concizumab Benefit Assessment for Haemophilia B

The Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) embarks on a critical assessment of Concizumab, a promising treatment for haemophilia B, marking...

Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Fails to Show Added Benefits for Advanced Liver Cancer Treatment

In a decisive meeting on December 4, 2025, the Gemeinsame Bundesausschuss (G-BA) scrutinized the efficacy of a new drug combination—Nivolumab with Ipilimumab—as a treatment...

NIHO Rejects Benchmark Intracranial System Request Over Insufficient Distinction

The National Institute for Health Value and Technology has scrutinized the Benchmark intracranial system, considering its application for inclusion in the Special Medical Supplies...

SBRT and Fiducial Markers Reshape Cancer Precision Treatment

Precision in cancer treatment takes a significant stride with the use of Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) combined with fiducial markers. These radiopaque markers ensure...

Remote Patient Monitoring Surpasses Usual Care Despite Environmental Concerns

As healthcare systems worldwide grapple with sustainability challenges, the nuanced balance between patient care and environmental stewardship has come under scrutiny. Remote patient monitoring...

New Checklist Elevates HTA Deliberation by Addressing Overlooked Implicit Factors

Health technology assessment (HTA) remains a cornerstone of successful healthcare policy implementation. As HTA evolves, practitioners face the challenge of navigating not just explicit...

Lecanemab’s Potential in Early Alzheimer’s Therapy: A Crucial Assessment

In a bid to tackle early Alzheimer's disease, the independent Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) conducted an extensive assessment of...

Increasing Role of PSA Screenings in Prostate Cancer Detection

As medical practices edge towards more personalized prevention strategies, the application of PSA-based screenings for early prostate cancer detection is gaining attention. Though not...

NIHO Evaluates Dietetic Foods for Formal Compliance

In a decisive step towards upholding regulatory obligations and streamlining dietary food categorization, the National Institute for Value and Technology in Healthcare (NIHO) has...

NICE Halts Appraisal for Pediatric Fibrosing Lung Disease Drug

NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, recently faced a significant decision regarding a promising treatment for fibrosing interstitial lung disease in...

NECA Hosts Workshop to Enhance Understanding of Latest Medical Technology Evaluation Reforms

Amid increasing calls for advancements in medical technology evaluation processes, the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (NECA) has stepped up to host a vital...

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