Journal article showcases UK NSC workshop on risk stratification in breast screening
A journal article has been published about a UK NSC workshop on risk stratification in breast screening.
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Partners updated on SMA screening project workstreams
The SMA Screening In-service evaluation (ISE) Partnership Board held its latest meeting on 17 September, and received updates from partners, stakeholders and expert sub-groups.
Consultation into UK NSC recommendation on dental disease screening
UK NSC consultation opens into removal of dental disease in children from list of recommendations that are regularly reviewed.
Asking questions about screening inequalities
Survey results will hopefully help focus future screening inequalities research where it is needed most.
A busy first year for UK NSC’s expert research guidance group
We take a look back at a successful and busy first year for the UK NSC research and methodology group.
We’ve still got a lot to learn about multi-cancer tests
Dr Jessica Lloyd and Dr Sowmiya Moorthie, of Cancer Research UK, discuss multi-cancer tests, their potential use in screening, their challenges and uncertainties.
England achieves WHO certification for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B
Routine antenatal screening and neonatal immunisation have helped England achieve the World Health Organisation elimination targets for hepatitis B mother to child transmission.
Significant progress made with SMA screening in-service evaluation planning
The latest meeting of the SMA Screening In-service evaluation Partnership Board heard that significant progress had been made with the planning of the newborn screening ISE for spinal muscular atrophy.
Beth’s love of problem-solving is ideal for her UK NSC role
Profile of UK NSC test expert member Professor Bethany Shinkins.
Annual report highlights examples of UK NSC’s evolution and innovation
Today we have published the UK NSC annual report, summarising the committee’s work and achievements during the year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024