Medtech Diagnostics News
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
Research collaboration investigates diagnostics for early lung cancer detection
A research collaboration investigating integrated diagnostics for the early detection of lung cancer with the aim of increasing survival rates, alongside improving the efficiency of testing in people at high risk of cancer in the NHS, is underway. Read more
6 Jan 2021
Researchers develop test to identify severe short-sightedness
Researchers are developing a genetic test to identify people with severe short-sightedness (high myopia) who are most at risk of permanent damage to their eyesight and thus benefit from more frequent monitoring. Read more
6 Jan 2021
How linear motion systems can lead to better performing diagnostic equipment
In order for medical facilities to deliver the most accurate and efficient care possible, engineers who design diagnostic and laboratory equipment need to take every detail into account. Read more
7 Jan 2021
How graphene diagnostics tests could transform healthcare
John Tingay, CTO, Paragraf, explains how a test capable of providing diagnostic information on the spot within minutes could transform healthcare provision for both patients and professionals alike. Read more
23 Dec 2020
Diagnostics in the time of COVID-19 – and beyond
Adrian Smith, UK general manager, Hologic, explores how the UK diagnostics sector and existing screening technology, for conditions such as STIs and cancer, has been adapted to meet COVID testing demands. Read more
5 Oct 2020
Elucigene Diagnostics on exporting around the world
Mark Street-Docherty, CEO of Elucigene Diagnostics – which has just received a Queen’s Award for International Trade – gives his top tips for exporting around the world Read more
8 Jun 2018
Why UK diagnostics deserves a little more praise
In his first editor's column, Ian Bolland highlights the importance to the UK's diagnostics industry to the country's economy, having been at the forefront of the COVID-19 testing programme. Read more
7 Sep 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
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
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
