Covid-19 News
"Game changing" antibody test can detect exposure to new variants
Antibody tests that can detect whether people have been exposed to new variants of COVID-19 have been developed by the University of Aberdeen, in collaboration with biotechnology group Vertebrate Antibodies and NHS Grampian. Read more
16 Jun 2021
Native Antigen Company wins 'Best COVID-19 Responder' award
The Native Antigen Company, part of LGC Clinical Diagnostics and a supplier of reagents that enables research into diagnostics and vaccines for emerging and endemic infectious diseases, won ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards. Read more
15 Jun 2021
Avacta lateral flow test registered in EU
Avacta, the developer of diagnostics and innovative cancer therapies based on its Affimer and pre|CISION platforms, has received notice of registration of its AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test in the EU. Read more
15 Jun 2021
Roche receives CE mark for at-home nasal test
Roche has received the CE mark for its SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Self-Test Nasal for at-home testing. The test will be available in countries accepting the CE mark through pharmacies and other locations, in packs of five tests. Read more
8 Jun 2021
ProAxsis signs licensing deal with AstraZeneca for antibody test
ProAxsis Limited, the Belfast-based respiratory diagnostics company, has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with the AstraZeneca. Read more
7 Jun 2021
Avacta receives MHRA registration for lateral flow test
Avacta Group, a developer of diagnostics and cancer therapies based on its Affimer and pre|CISION platforms, has received MHRA registration for its AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test. Read more
7 Jun 2021
A public inquiry should be relished, not put off
Ian Bolland explains why there is no time to waste when it comes to a public inquiry into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
29 Mar 2021
Q&A: Developing a device to detect airborne COVID-19 pathogens
After the launch of its AerolSense Bioaerosol Sampler which aims to detect airborne pathogens, including COVID-19, Med-Tech Innovation News caught up with Thermo Fisher Scientific to find out more. Read more
29 Mar 2021
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How the NHS COVID-19 app will continue to be used
After the NHS COVID-19 app had prevented up to 600,000 cases, according to a study, Med-Tech Innovation News caught up with Wolfgang Emmerich, CEO of Zuhlke UK, which created and operates the app, to discuss what next for the app. Read more
23 Feb 2021
Flatpack to the future: Guardtech on now and beyond
Guardtech explains its offering during the COVID-19 pandemic and looks to the future for cleanrooms. Read more
16 Feb 2021
How WIBA UK has assisted manufacturing firm in PPE production
WIBA UK technology has been helping ISO 13485 qualified injection moulder Thornbury Manufacturing Limited (TML) produce COVID-fighting PPE equipment. Read more
15 Jan 2021
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ACON's Flowflex test receives CE mark for self-testing
ACON, one of the professional in-vitro diagnostic products manufacturers, has announced that its Flowflex SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test has been CE marked for self-testing. Read more
Greenlight Guru receives $120m investment
Greenlight Guru, developer of a dedicated Medical Device Success Platform (MDSP) has received an investment from JMI Equity, a growth equity firm focussed on investing in leading software companies, worth $120 million. Read more
16 Jun 2021
Imperial NHS and Luscii work on heart failure at-home monitoring
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is working with remote healthcare innovator, Luscii to provide an at-home monitoring platform to support patients with heart failure. Read more
16 Jun 2021
Women's health start-up closes £4.2m seed funding round
Hertility Health, a women’s health start-up specialising in hormone and reproductive health, has closed a £4.2 million seed funding round. Read more
16 Jun 2021
Juniper Research announces Future Digital Awards 2021 winners
Juniper Research has announced the 2021 winners of the Future Digital Awards for Digital Health Innovation. Read more
16 Jun 2021
Native Antigen Company wins 'Best COVID-19 Responder' award
The Native Antigen Company, part of LGC Clinical Diagnostics and a supplier of reagents that enables research into diagnostics and vaccines for emerging and endemic infectious diseases, won ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards. Read more
15 Jun 2021
Small but mighty: Challenges of powering small implants and devices
After participating in a panel session discussing the exciting developments in neuromodulation therapies, Denis Pasero from Ilika sat down with Ian Bolland to discuss the design challenges for battery manufacturers. Read more
16 Jun 2021
Diabetes week: In conversation with Ascensia Diabetes Care
For UK diabetes week, Ian Bolland is joined by James Richardson and Athar Siddiqui from Ascensia Diabetes Care to talk about how patients can manage their condition, Ascensia’s work in the area and the digital tools that are available. Read more
15 Jun 2021
Meet the start-up: Lifelink Systems
Greg Kefer, CMO of Lifelink Systems, spoke to Med-Tech Innovation News about the US company and its patient experience technology. Read more
7 Jun 2021
A perfect storm: Challenges leading to an optimistic future
Fiona Maini, compliance & strategy principal at Medidata, discusses the impact of COVID-19, new EU regulations and Brexit, as well as its impact on the medical device and IVD marketplace. Read more
3 Jun 2021
Advancements in COVID-19 research and testing through biomarkers
Kevin Hrusovsky, CEO and president of Quanterix, founder of Powering Precision Health analyses findings in a recent study showing advancements in COVID-19 research and testing through biomarkers. Read more
16 Jun 2021
Stop, collaborate and listen
In his editor's letter, Ian Bolland writes about the increased importance of collaboration in order to produce the innovations required. Read more
16 Jun 2021
Q&A: Self-service AI tech for medical device repair
Med-Tech Innovation News spoke to Eitan Cohen, CEO of TechSee, a company which has been offering medical device repairs virtually without the need of an in-person technician. Read more
14 Jun 2021
Data integration at scale is vital for AI-powered healthcare innovators
Duncan Allen, sales manager, InterSystems, discusses why interoperability is a must have for organisations creating AI-powered healthcare solutions. Read more
11 Jun 2021
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Diabetes week: In conversation with Ascensia Diabetes Care
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