 | Press releasesSummaries of recent press releases issued by the UK NSC can be found on this page, with links to read the full release. Older press releases can be found in the archive. Register for press releasesIf you're a journalist interested in screening then email the press office with your details (including the publications you write for and what types of screening you are interested in) to receive relevant press releases as soon as they are published. UK National Screening Committee briefing on the meeting of 17 November 2011At the UK NSC meeting on Thursday 17 November, a number of recommendations were made, including recognition by the committee that evidence does not support the introduction of a population wide screening programme for Familial hypercholesterolaemia, postnatal depression, hepatitis C in pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, toxoplasmosis, fragile X or child hypertension. UK National Screening Committee briefing on the meeting of 10 March 2011At the UK NSC meeting on Thursday 10 March, the Committee took the decision to recommend the introduction of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (FlexiSig) technology to the existing national screening programme for bowel cancer. Other policies reviewed included Hepatitis B and C in ethnic minorities born outside the UK, Glomerulonephritis in adults and Chlamydia Infection in Pregnancy. New online learning tool makes training on antenatal and newborn screening easyToday, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) launches its new online learning module for antenatal and newborn screening in England. The module covers the six NHS antenatal and newborn screening programmes, providing up to date information and dispelling common misconceptions. UK National Screening Committee briefing on the meeting of 10 November 2010At the UK NSC meeting on Wednesday 10 November, the committee recommended against a screening programme for prostate cancer. Flexisig bowel screening and extensions to newborn blood spot programme were also reviewed. UK National Screening Committee statement on flexible sigmoidoscopyWe welcome the Government’s commitment to invest in new, effective screening methods. Initial indications suggest that flexible sigmoidoscopy could be a valuable technology and it is important that we research its effectiveness in a timely way. UK National Screening Committee evidence review update on screening for prostate cancerOn the 10 March 2010, the UK NSC reviewed the analysis of the recent studies on screening for prostate cancer and commissioned further refinement of the modelling to look at the costs, benefits and impact on the NHS of screening different age ranges for prostate cancer. The work will be presented to the next UK NSC meeting in June and will be followed by public consultation before the UK NSC makes a formal policy recommendation to Ministers in the autumn. UK National Screening Committee launches guidance for GPs on private screening - 18 January 2010The UK National Screening Committee today launches its guidance for GPs on private screening. This guidance is designed to inform GPs about the issue of screening, in order to help with advising patients about private screening services. |
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