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NICE Talks is the podcast from UK's National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Our podcast brings the stories behind our work to improve outcomes for people using the NHS and other public health and social care services through evidence-based guidance. Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/nicecomms

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In this episode we discuss the recent changes to the NICE guideline for neonatal infections, that mean newborn babies receiving antibiotics in hospital could potentially switch to oral antibiotics and be cared for at home, if they are doing well and ... more

In this episode of NICE Talks, we're covering some of the most significant guidance updates of the year so far for women's health and cancer care. For the first time, NICE's updated fertility guideline includes a dedicated pathway specifically for pe... more

When the right technology reaches the right patient, lives change. In this episode of NICE Talks, we hear directly from people whose lives have been transformed by NICE-recommended healthtech, including a hybrid closed loop system for type 1 diabetes... more

In this episode, we discuss two innovative migraine treatments recommended by NICE. We explore the rapid uptake across the NHS with our three guests. We're joined by Joanne McShane, an NHS health visitor who suffered from migraine for a decade; Dr Ka... more

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Tim Watts
NICE Guideline Committee Member and Consultant Neonatologist at the Evelina
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Episode: Treating babies at home with oral antibiotics
Harriet Aughey
Neonatal Pediatrician at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
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Episode: Treating babies at home with oral antibiotics
Emily Rose Jeffrey
Mother of Luna, experienced with NOAH pathway
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Episode: Treating babies at home with oral antibiotics
Marie-Ann Leadingham
Consultant clinical advisor at NICE and NHS obstetrician
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Episode: Endometriosis fertility care and gynaecological cancer guidance
Emma Cox
CEO of Endometriosis UK
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Episode: Endometriosis fertility care and gynaecological cancer guidance
Lucy Common
NICE's nursing advisor with oncology nursing background
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Episode: Endometriosis fertility care and gynaecological cancer guidance
Ammaarah Ahmed
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NICE healthtech guidance case study
Episode: Backing the healthtech that changes lives
Peter Hooper
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NICE healthtech guidance case study
Episode: Backing the healthtech that changes lives
Becky Ridley
Parent describing newborn screening test for gentamicin-related hearing loss
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Episode: Backing the healthtech that changes lives

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Matthew Brown
Host of NICE Talks
Anya McLaughlin
Host of NICE Talks

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
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    Helpful and helps u fortify your knowledge!!

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    Informative

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Endometriosis fertility care and gynaecological cancer guidance
Q: What are the key changes in the gynecological cancer guidance, specifically regarding CA125 thresholds and HRT-related vaginal bleeding?
CA125 thresholds are now age-adjusted to better identify who needs further investigation, and for younger women under 40, CA125 alone is not reliable for deciding investigations; for HRT users with vaginal bleeding, guidance relies on expert opinion and highlights the need for more research while reducing unnecessary referrals.
Endometriosis fertility care and gynaecological cancer guidance
Q: What practical differences should someone with endometriosis expect when starting fertility care under this update?
Patients will be guided by an evidence-based framework that prioritizes timely access, avoids unnecessary delays, and supports individualized decisions about when to pursue natural conception, surgical interventions, or assisted fertility, with a focus on reducing the barriers that previously existed due to generalized classifications.
Endometriosis fertility care and gynaecological cancer guidance
Q: Can you explain what the new Endometriosis fertility pathway means for patients coming to you with a fertility concern?
The pathway provides a dedicated, patient-centered framework that moves away from vague labels and toward understanding each person's full clinical picture, enabling conversations about natural conception, surgical options, and fertility treatments as appropriate, with care tailored to the individual rather than a generic category.
Navigating the future - AI at NICE
Q: Finally, Steve, can you explain how NICE plans to address the ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in healthcare?
NICE plans to align with other organizations to ensure consistent messaging about the ethical uses of AI, addressing issues like transparency and fairness.
Navigating the future - AI at NICE
Q: What is the purpose of NICE publishing a position statement on the use of AI in evidence generation?
The position statement provides high-level information and expectations for stakeholders regarding the use of AI methods in evidence generation for evaluation programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NICE Talks

What is NICE Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data- and impact-focused show exploring how NICE health technology guidance translates into real-world patient benefits. Episodes frequently center on how innovative diagnostics, monitoring devices, and treatments are evaluated, funded, and implemented within the NHS, with patient perspectives, clinician insights, and NICE leadership shedding light on pathways to faster, evidence-based access. A notable strength is the mix of patient stories, clinical context, and policy framing, helping listeners understand both the practical and systemic implications of guidance decisions. The format tends to blend practical case studies with explanations of how guidelines evolve in response to new evidence, making it useful for health tech manufacturer... more

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4. Marie-Ann Leadingham
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6. Lucy Common
7. Ammaarah Ahmed
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