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Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

Innovative Cancer Drug Toripalimab Undergoes Benefit Assessment in Germany

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a formidable oncological adversary, often proves challenging to treat, especially in cases that are recurrent or have metastasized. The emergence of...

Amyvid Scans: Enhancing Alzheimer’s Detection with Precision

A milestone in the realm of neurodegenerative disease diagnostics, Amyvid presents a seamless fusion of radiopharmaceutical innovation and clinical precision for Alzheimer's detection. By...

G-BA Raises Annual Therapy Costs for Mirikizumab in Crohn’s Disease Patients

A pivotal decision by Germany's Joint Federal Committee (G-BA) on January 13, 2026, revised the known annual therapy costs associated with Mirikizumab, particularly for...

G-BA Approves Critical Amendment to Drug Cost Guidelines for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

The pharmaceutical landscape for ulcerative colitis (UC) treatment undergoes a significant realignment as the Joint Federal Committee (G-BA) issues an essential amendment affecting therapeutic...

Optimized Robotic-Assisted Rehabilitation and Epidural Electrical Stimulation Show Promise for Spinal Cord Injuries

In recent developments in medical technology, a novel therapy combining epidural electrical stimulation (EES) with robot-assisted rehabilitation is offering hope for patients with spinal...

EU Approves Generic Antifungal Voriconazole Hikma for Fungal Infections

In a critical move to address escalating concerns over fungal infections, the European Union has granted marketing authorization to Voriconazole Hikma, a generic antifungal...

France Must Boost Hospital-Based Health Technology Assessment

The complexities of integrating medical technologies into hospital systems underscore the importance of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in France. While HTA is pivotal for...

NICE’s Severity Modifiers Under Review: Public Preferences Indicate New Directions

Across the UK, the conversation about healthcare prioritization has gained momentum due to new findings on public sentiment towards severity modifiers in health assessment....

Tislelizumab Fails to Deliver Significant Benefits for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients

In a comprehensive evaluation overseen by the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) in Germany, the therapeutic potential of Tislelizumab in...

Cytisinicline Gains Spotlight in Smoking Cessation Efforts

In the realm of smoking cessation, a significant development emerges with the assessment of cytisinicline at the center of attention. The Institute for Clinical...

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...

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