Covid-19 News
DnaNudge selects distribution partner for rapid PCR tests
XPO Logistics, a provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been awarded a contract by DnaNudge to pack and deliver rapid, lab-free COVID-19 tests to NHS distribution points, patient care homes and other UK health facilities. Read more
14 Jan 2021
Biotech firms develop lateral flow platform that detects new COVID-19 variants
Cambridge-based biotechnology companies Excivion Ltd and Activotec Ltd have formed a collaboration with several Scottish partners to develop a new platform for COVID-19 lateral flow (LF) tests. Read more
13 Jan 2021
AI-spin out launches COVID-19 triage tool using wearables
NeuTigers, an AI company spun out of Princeton University, has launched CovidDeep, a clinically validated solution that can triage those needing further testing for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 using physiological sensors data derived from wearable devices. Read more
12 Jan 2021
Biotech start-up announces "breakthrough" development with antibody test
ZTA Biotech, a Budapest-based biotech start-up has announced the breakthrough development of a COVID-19 antibody (IgG) test using the ELISA protocol. Read more
11 Jan 2021
COVID-19 test that returns results in five minutes developed
University of Birmingham researchers have invented a COVID-19 test that reduces testing time from 30 minutes to under five, and can deliver accurate results. Read more
8 Jan 2021
DnaNudge RT-PCR test announced as XPRIZE finalist
DnaNudge has been announced as a finalist for the XPRIZE Rapid COVID Testing competition for its CovidNudge 90-minute, lab-free RT-PCR testing innovation. Read more
7 Jan 2021
Q&A: How particle-based simulators can aid contact tracing
Med-Tech Innovation News spoke to Aknur Karabay, research assistant at the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence at Nazarbayev University. Read more
13 Jan 2021
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Why cleanrooms have thrived during the pandemic
Todd McDonald, director of sales & marketing at TEQ, explains why there has been an increased demand for cleanroom use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
12 Jan 2021
The need for neurological disposable tech amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Stuart Bernstein, VP of marketing at Brain Scientific, examines the need of neurological disposable technology following the effects of COVID-19. Read more
16 Dec 2020
Q&A: A Tesla PPE product concept - Elon Mask
Med-Tech Innovation News learnt about a new PPE product concept from Tesla, called the Elon Mask. Read more
9 Dec 2020
Supporting role: Assisting companies during lockdown
Fiona Kerr, Connect 2 Cleanrooms (C2C) project business development manager explains how the company kept agile as part of the response to the COVID-19 lockdown, and assesses the cleanrooms market. Read more
9 Dec 2020
General Silicones announces HMA solution with silicone
General Silicones (GS), has announced a solution for using hot-melt adhesives (HMA) with silicone rubber sheets during factory mass production. Read more
15 Jan 2021
Olympus adopts Inovus Medical's LapAR system for training programmes
The Professional Education Team at Olympus UK has decided to adopt Inovus Medical’s LapAR’s system to add value to its national training programmes. Read more
15 Jan 2021
Total Capital funds buyout of precision engineering firm
Total Capital has funded the management buyout of precision engineering business Precise Component Manufacture Limited (“PCML”). Read more
15 Jan 2021
Itamar acquires Spry Health to expand sleep apnoea diagnostics
Itamar Medical a medical device and digital health company focussed on the integration of sleep apnoea management into the cardiac patient care pathway, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire technology and assets of Spry Health. Read more
14 Jan 2021
Sensyne Health launches app to automate lateral flow results
Sensyne Health has announced the launch of MagnifEye, a new smartphone software application that uses deep machine learning AI to automate the accurate reading, beyond the human visible spectrum, and Big Data analsis of lateral flow diagnostic tests. Read more
14 Jan 2021
Itamar acquires Spry Health to expand sleep apnoea diagnostics
Itamar Medical a medical device and digital health company focussed on the integration of sleep apnoea management into the cardiac patient care pathway, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire technology and assets of Spry Health. Read more
14 Jan 2021
Cuffless BP monitor can now be used on fingers and wrists
Wearable biometrics player Valencell has announced its calibration-free, cuffless blood pressure (BP) technology for wearables is now able to be used in devices worn on the finger and wrist. Read more
13 Jan 2021
Collaboration to provide digital mental health services in UK
Responding to growing demand in the UK for mental health services and support, digital health provider DCA, is developing new mental health services in collaboration with Koa Health, a digital mental health care provider, and Kooth. Read more
13 Jan 2021
Partnership enables launch of digital hearing test product
Mimi Hearing Technologies has launched a new hearing test product - under its Mimi Health subsidiary. Read more
11 Jan 2021
Osteomyelitis treatment awarded FDA Breakthrough Device designation
Locate Bio, an orthobiologics focused regenerative medicine company has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for CognitOss, currently in development for the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis. Read more
11 Jan 2021
AI decision support tool receives FDA clearance
An AI-powered, outcomes-driven, decision support tool – EchoGo Pro, has been cleared by the FDA and is now available to clinicians across the U.S. Read more
11 Jan 2021
Webinar to reflect on how life sciences firms are affected by Brexit
Medilink Midlands will be hosting a webinar with the Office for Life Sciences to hear the views of life sciences business on how they are being affected by Brexit and the end of the Transition Period. Read more
8 Jan 2021
GMDN Agency welcomes UK-wide Medical Device Information System
From 1st January 2021 all medical devices placed on the market must be registered by their manufacturers with the MHRA as part of a UK-wide Medical Device Information System (MDIS). Read more
7 Jan 2021
Stream Bio wins SBRI funding for lateral flow heart diagnostic
Stream Bio, a UK-based company that develops and manufactures life science products, has announced a new project after winning funding through SBRI Healthcare’s ‘Urgent and Emergency Care’ competition. Read more
13 Jan 2021
Community pharmacy and diagnostics firm team up to combat antibiotic resistance
A community pharmacy in Inverness has entered into a partnership with a medtech company to help tackle antibiotic resistance in healthcare. Read more
13 Jan 2021
Velentium announces acquisition of Oasis Testing
Velentium, an engineering firm that specialises in the design and manufacturing of therapeutic and diagnostic active medical devices, has acquired Oasis Testing. Read more
12 Jan 2021
Point-of-care device can diagnose sepsis in 30 minutes
Wideblue is working alongside Anasyst and Teesside University to develop a low-cost optical cavity absorption system which could potentially speed up the diagnosis of sepsis by a significant factor. Read more
6 Jan 2021
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Sensyne Health launches app to automate lateral flow results
Sensyne Health has announced the launch of MagnifEye, a new smartphone software application that uses deep machine learning AI to automate the accurate reading, beyond the human visible spectrum, and Big Data analsis of lateral flow diagnostic tests. Read more
14 Jan 2021
Medical imaging announces distribution partner for Africa
Medical imaging company Oxipit announced partnership with Parasmed - a Nairobi based medical healthcare solutions distributor in Eastern Africa. Read more
13 Jan 2021
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Tele-optometry firm secures £2.5m in funding round
Birmingham-based tele-optometry manufacturer Eyoto, has secured funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) WM Equity Finance Fund, managed by venture capital firm Midven as part of a £2.5 million funding round. Read more
13 Jan 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge in demand for devices capable of monitoring multiple vital signs, including temperature, SpO2, and heart rate both in hospitals and at homes. This whitepaper explains how this is easier than ever before. Read more
