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Research partnership trials test that can detect monkeypox in 10 minutes
A new lateral flow test that can detect monkeypox infections in humans in just 10 minutes is being trialled in London as part of a research partnership between UK SureScreen Diagnostics, TestCard and Guy’s and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Read more
29 Jun 2022
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Webinar to provide insight on point of need rapid PCR testing
Medical experts will be offering insights and advice on tackling respiratory infections in the wake of the pandemic during a webinar hosted by medtech innovator QuantuMDx in partnership with Select Science. Read more
28 Jun 2022
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Imperial spin-out receives CE mark for five-in-one pathogen test
ProtonDx, an Imperial College health technology spin-out company delivering portable molecular testing, has received CE-IVD marking for its Dragonfly in vitro diagnostic system. Read more
24 Jun 2022
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Bonnier Ventures invests in cancer diagnostics firm Elypta
Bonnier Ventures has become a minority owner in the Swedish diagnostics company Elypta. The company focuses on developing technology that uses liquid biopsies to detect early-stage cancer. Read more
24 Jun 2022
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ClearSky develops MCI diagnostic
ClearSky Medical Diagnostics has developed an intelligent medical device that can objectively diagnose mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition often suggested as an early stage of dementia. Read more
27 Jun 2022
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Nordic Bioscience and Roche Diagnostics strengthen tie-up
Nordic Bioscience, a growing biomarker company, has strengthened its ongoing collaboration with Roche Diagnostics for the development of proprietary biomarkers involved in tissue breakdown and build-up. Read more
23 Jun 2022
Case study: PDD and Vitalograph's partnership
Jamie Buckley, creative director at PDD explains how the company worked with Vitalograph on the design of the In2itive Spirometer, a handheld, portable device suitable for both adult and paediatric testing. Read more
1 Jul 2022
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Why are microfluidics important in medical technologies?
Microfluidics has been a rapidly growing field within a range of engineering disciplines over the past few decades, with applications running from thermal control of microelectronic devices to chemical process engineering. Read more
23 May 2022
Harnessing digitalisation in point of care to deliver greater value
Ian Parfrement, head of point of care customer area at Roche Diagnostics, outlines the value digitally enabled solutions can bring to healthcare systems, including its cobas pulse system. Read more
1 Apr 2022
Advances in diagnosing oesophageal cancer
Marcel Gehrung, CEO and co-founder of Cyted, shares insights into the diagnosis of oesophageal cancer with Med-Tech Innovation to mark Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Read more
25 Feb 2022
Q+A: Phage viruses – the next tool in the diagnostic box?
Med-Tech Innovation News spoke to Dr Tomas Richardson, a specialist in DNA replication and molecular diagnostics, who has joined PBD Biotech, as the company looks to develop a series of diagnostics for tuberculosis (TB) and related diseases. Read more
21 Feb 2022
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Intertronics launches new series of wearables adhesives
To help manufacturers of wearable devices adapt to industry trends and customer requirements, adhesives and dispensing equipment specialist Intertronics has introduced the Dymax 2000-MW series of medical wearables adhesives and encapsulants. Read more
1 Jul 2022
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Search begins for digital health solutions to tackle challenges in Wales
A search has begun for digital solutions to the biggest challenges facing the Welsh health and social care sectors today. Read more
5 Jul 2022
Smart Cane receives £1.7m backing from UKRI
WeWALK, the company behind products for visually impaired people, has secured funding for a £1.7 million Designed for Ageing project through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Read more
5 Jul 2022
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WMAHSN event highlights effect of innovation on NHS
Representatives from NHS England and NHS Improvement attended a two-day event, hosted by the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN), at iCentrum Birmingham Innovation Campus, on 27-28 June. Read more
4 Jul 2022
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Visby expands Series E round to bring total to $135m
Diagnostic company Visby Medical has expanded its over-subscribed Series E financing round to include an additional $35 million for a total of over $135 million raised in the round. Read more
4 Jul 2022
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SHIL rebrands as InnoScot Health ahead of 20th anniversary
Scottish Health Innovations Limited (SHIL) has been rebranded as InnoScot Health as the organisation prepares to mark its 20th anniversary. Read more
1 Jul 2022
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BD roundtable: The landscape for women in medtech
Caroline Beecham, Theresa Shapland, and Sian Burgess, national clinical manager from BD, share their experiences of moving up the career ladder and discuss the continued change they hope to see in years to come. Read more
29 Jun 2022
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NHS procurement challenges for medtech and the state of the nation
Ian Bolland is joined by Oli Hudson from Wilmington Healthcare, to discuss the procurement challenges medtech companies face, explaining why medtech firms face a 'new NHS' and comments on Wilmington's recently released state of the nation report. Read more
29 Jun 2022
How Emerson's flow-control tech helped BioBusiness fight COVID-19 in Egypt
Moataz Mamdouh, sales manager, Fluid Control Pneumatics at Emerson outlines its role in helping one of its customers develop a ventilator to tackle COVID-19 in Egypt. Read more
28 Jun 2022
Choosing the right test tools for medical device maintenance
Lewis Lennard, application engineer, Rigel Medical examines the ways to choose test tools for medical device maintenance. Read more
27 Jun 2022
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World leading? The future arrangements for medical device regulation
Chris Whitehouse, an expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications and chair of the Urology Trade Association, provides his thoughts on the published consultation from the MHRA about UK medical device regulation. Read more
4 Jul 2022
Case study: PDD and Vitalograph's partnership
Jamie Buckley, creative director at PDD explains how the company worked with Vitalograph on the design of the In2itive Spirometer, a handheld, portable device suitable for both adult and paediatric testing. Read more
1 Jul 2022
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How people with multiple medication needs are being left behind
Issa Patel, CEO, CONNECT Care, explores what he feels is a crucial oversight which will have long-term, negative repercussions on the NHS and care providers if not addressed. Read more
30 Jun 2022
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The true value of Human-Centred Research within medical technology
Hollie Johnston, principal and human sciences capability lead at PDD, elaborates on the specifics of Human-Centred Design (HCD), explaining how it can improve patient experience, address shortcomings in innovation and eliminate systemic bias Read more
24 Jun 2022
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Three practical steps to using AI in medical device manufacturing
Undoubtedly, there’s a lot of hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). It seems to be in every other headline. There’s no doubt AI has the potential to transform medical device manufacturing. Read more
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The four most important AI trends in the medical technology industry
This white paper from Advantech outlines four key trends to consider in your end-to-end solution to ensure that devices are constantly being adapted to new AI options in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Read more
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Intertronics launches new series of wearables adhesives
To help manufacturers of wearable devices adapt to industry trends and customer requirements, adhesives and dispensing equipment specialist Intertronics has introduced the Dymax 2000-MW series of medical wearables adhesives and encapsulants. Read more
1 Jul 2022
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NHS procurement challenges for medtech and the state of the nation
Ian Bolland is joined by Oli Hudson from Wilmington Healthcare, to discuss the procurement challenges medtech companies face, explaining why medtech firms face a 'new NHS' and comments on Wilmington's recently released state of the nation report. Read more
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Three practical steps to using AI in medical device manufacturing
Undoubtedly, there’s a lot of hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). It seems to be in every other headline. There’s no doubt AI has the potential to transform medical device manufacturing. Read more
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