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Report outlines where medtech can help address big NHS challenges
The biggest challenges facing the NHS, including the backlog of patients waiting for treatment, the ‘postcode lottery’ of care, and the growing burden of long-term conditions, could be solved in part by medical technology, a new report argues. Read more
3 Dec 2021
Serosep crowned Irish Medtech Company of the Year 2021
The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector has announced that Limerick-based Serosep has been awarded Irish Medtech Company of the Year at the Association’s annual Medtech Rising conference. Read more
3 Dec 2021
Pick of the bunch: How CIC picks its innovation investments
Ian Bolland sat down with Michael Anstey and Robert Tansley, partners at Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), to learn more about its involvement in local life science companies and its strategy for investment. Read more
1 Dec 2021
Wearable that detects sleep apnoea receives FDA clearance
AcuPebble SA100, a small wearable device that enables automated, remote home testing to detect obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in adults, has obtained FDA 510(k) clearance as a Class II medical device in the USA. Read more
3 Dec 2021
Report outlines where medtech can help address big NHS challenges
The biggest challenges facing the NHS, including the backlog of patients waiting for treatment, the ‘postcode lottery’ of care, and the growing burden of long-term conditions, could be solved in part by medical technology, a new report argues. Read more
3 Dec 2021
Health and wellbeing firm develops range of at-home blood tests
A health and wellbeing company has developed a range of at-home blood tests to combat the rise in chronic illness which currently affects more than 15 million people in the UK. Read more
3 Dec 2021
Novacyt receives UK approval for real-time PCR test
Novacyt, a specialist in clinical diagnostics, has announced that its genesig COVID-19 Real-Time PCR test has been approved in the UK under the UK Health Security Agency’s Medical Devices CTDA Regulations 2021. Read more
3 Dec 2021
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The impact of new European Medical Device Regulations
The New Regulation (EU) 2017/745 for medical devices (MDRs), which went into effect on May 26, 2021, is a major update to the regulatory framework in the European Union (EU). Read more
Novacyt receives UK approval for real-time PCR test
Novacyt, a specialist in clinical diagnostics, has announced that its genesig COVID-19 Real-Time PCR test has been approved in the UK under the UK Health Security Agency’s Medical Devices CTDA Regulations 2021. Read more
3 Dec 2021
QuantuMDx confirms tests detect latest variant discovered in South Africa
QuantuMDx has confirmed that both its SARS-CoV-2 assays for open PCR platforms and its rapid PCR device, Q-POC, as well as its future respiratory panel remain able to detect all known virus strains, including the latest B.1.1.529 variant. Read more
26 Nov 2021
Digital Health Academy launches to increase digital skills
The Digital Health Academy launches today in a bid to provide healthcare professionals with confidence and skills to use digital health technologies in practice. Read more
2 Dec 2021
eConsult selects InterSystems as data technology provider
InterSystems, a data technology provider, has been selected by eConsult Health, a UK digital triage and remote consultation solutions provider, to accelerate its growth in the NHS. Read more
30 Nov 2021
Wearable that detects sleep apnoea receives FDA clearance
AcuPebble SA100, a small wearable device that enables automated, remote home testing to detect obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in adults, has obtained FDA 510(k) clearance as a Class II medical device in the USA. Read more
3 Dec 2021
Smart sensor platform for respiratory health granted CE mark
Strados Labs, a medical technology company using smart sensors to aid in early detection and predictions of worsening diseases for enhanced patient care, has been granted a CE mark for the company’s RESP Smart Sensor Platform for respiratory health. Read more
25 Nov 2021
Health and wellbeing firm develops range of at-home blood tests
A health and wellbeing company has developed a range of at-home blood tests to combat the rise in chronic illness which currently affects more than 15 million people in the UK. Read more
3 Dec 2021
MeMed announces positive results from bacterial/viral infection test
MeMed, a specialist in advanced host-response technologies, has announced positive results from AutoPilot, a prospective, multicentre study, that evaluated performance of MeMed’s test in distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections. Read more
1 Dec 2021
LATEST AI & VR IN HEALTHCARE NEWS
Motilent receives FDA clearance for AI gut image analysis
Motilent, which specialises in the assessment of digestive diseases using AI medical image analysis, announces FDA 510K clearance in the USA. The rollout of this technology will be in partnership with Nuance AI solutions. Read more
30 Nov 2021
Video game type technology aims to transform ways to monitor depression
Scientists in London have developed new AI technology inspired by video games to transform the way we diagnose and monitor depression. The platform, called Thymia, is currently being trialled by patients and clinicians. Read more
26 Nov 2021
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How In Silico Medicine Can Accelerate Innovation in Medical Devices
In this white paper Dr. Visa Suomi, Medical Devices Industry Manager at MathWorks, discusses how medtech companies can take advantage of computational modelling and simulation in medical devices R&D and stay competitive in the future Read more
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What’s happening with value-based procurement?
Oli Hudson, content director at Wilmington Healthcare, looks at the phrase of the moment in procurement circles – what does it actually mean for medtech? Read more
How data can mitigate future pandemics and the future of lateral flow tests
Med-Tech Innovation editor Ian Bolland is joined by Phil Groom from Bond Digital Health to discuss the change when it comes to awareness of lateral flow diagnostics, the future of lateral flow and how data can help mitigate future pandemics. Read more
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The impact of new European Medical Device Regulations
The New Regulation (EU) 2017/745 for medical devices (MDRs), which went into effect on May 26, 2021, is a major update to the regulatory framework in the European Union (EU). Read more
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