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PocDoc launches "world-first" smartphone cardiovascular test
PocDoc, the digital health platform and personal diagnostics provider, has launched what it says is a world-first smartphone-based test for cardiovascular disease. Read more
27 Jan 2022
Recycling collaboration to see 10kg of PPE re-used
Plastic PPE waste is to be given another life in a ground-breaking recycling collaboration between Heriot-Watt University and Britain’s largest PPE manufacturer, Globus Group. Read more
27 Jan 2022
Breath-sensor system developed for rapid COVID-19 detection
Phillips-Medisize is collaborating with Dallas-based healthcare start-up SOTECH Health to accelerate the development of a breath-sensor system that detects COVID-19 in less than 30 seconds. Read more
26 Jan 2022
Panel discusses digital health's impact on patient outcomes
The UK Government welcomed a panel of UK and UAE experts in its digital health at Arab Health 2022 to explore the role digital health has in improving patient outcomes in the UK and the Middle East. Read more
28 Jan 2022
Collaboration to provide tech-enabled support for those affected by tinnitus
Oto, the UK-based digital health start-up for tinnitus support and Australian hearing health company, Nuheara have announced a collaboration to provide digital-led, tech-enabled support for people affected by tinnitus. Read more
28 Jan 2022
AI symptom analysis provider Infermedica closes $30m round
Infermedica, a digital health company specialising in AI-powered solutions for symptom analysis and patient triage, has announced a $30 million Series B funding round, led by One Peak. Read more
27 Jan 2022
LightDeck Diagnostics receives $2m contract from HJF
LightDeck Diagnostics has received a $2 million contract from HJF, as funded by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence and the Department of Defense. Read more
27 Jan 2022
Surgical robot firm closes $90m financing round
Distalmotion has announced the closing of a $90 million Series E financing to support the global commercialisation of its surgical robot Dexter. Revival led the round with participation from 415 CAPITAL, as well as existing investors. Read more
27 Jan 2022
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The shifting NHS procurement landscape – is this good for medtech?
Oli Hudson, content director at Wilmington Healthcare, takes a further look at the changing world of NHS procurement and asks what this might mean for industry. Read more
1 Jan 2022
Breath-sensor system developed for rapid COVID-19 detection
Phillips-Medisize is collaborating with Dallas-based healthcare start-up SOTECH Health to accelerate the development of a breath-sensor system that detects COVID-19 in less than 30 seconds. Read more
26 Jan 2022
NPH and BHA Medical partner to roll-out testing in South Africa
UK-based NPH Group has partnered with global healthcare equipment supplier BHA Medical and other research and implementation organisations, to support the rollout of COVID-19 testing in South Africa. Read more
7 Jan 2022
How a cybersecurity researcher fixed a flaw in COVID-19 test
A researcher with cybersecurity provider F-Secure has found and helped fix design flaws in Ellume’s COVID-19 Home Test. Read more
6 Jan 2022
Panel discusses digital health's impact on patient outcomes
The UK Government welcomed a panel of UK and UAE experts in its digital health at Arab Health 2022 to explore the role digital health has in improving patient outcomes in the UK and the Middle East. Read more
28 Jan 2022
Collaboration to provide tech-enabled support for those affected by tinnitus
Oto, the UK-based digital health start-up for tinnitus support and Australian hearing health company, Nuheara have announced a collaboration to provide digital-led, tech-enabled support for people affected by tinnitus. Read more
28 Jan 2022
AI symptom analysis provider Infermedica closes $30m round
Infermedica, a digital health company specialising in AI-powered solutions for symptom analysis and patient triage, has announced a $30 million Series B funding round, led by One Peak. Read more
27 Jan 2022
NICE to approve changes for NHS technology evaluation
Changes to the way medicines and other health technologies are evaluated for use in the NHS are expected to be approved by the NICE Board today. Read more
19 Jan 2022
RQM+ acquires regulatory affairs player AcKnowledge RS
RQM+, a provider of regulatory, quality, and clinical consulting services for medical device and IVD manufacturers, has acquired AcKnowledge RS, a San Diego-based firm specialising in regulatory affairs consulting. Read more
6 Jan 2022
MedTech Europe welcomes proposal to amend IVDR transitional provisions
MedTech Europe has welcomed the adoption of the European Commission’s Proposal to amend the transitional provisions of the new EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVD Regulation). Read more
5 Jan 2022
LightDeck Diagnostics receives $2m contract from HJF
LightDeck Diagnostics has received a $2 million contract from HJF, as funded by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence and the Department of Defense. Read more
27 Jan 2022
ALine and Nectar partner to advance IVD products
ALine, Inc. and Nectar Product Development, have announced a strategic partnership to advance point-of-care IVD medical products. Read more
27 Jan 2022
Beckman Coulter receives EU QMS certificate under IVDR for 200+ reagents
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has received a EU Quality Management System Certificate under the new In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) for more than 200 flow cytometry reagents. Read more
20 Jan 2022
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Eye disease screening solution receives MDR CE certification
Thirona has been granted a MDR CE certification for its class IIa RetCAD software for eye disease screening, confirming compliance with the highest standards required for medical solutions providers. Read more
28 Jan 2022
Algorithm to assist breathing tube placements given FDA clearance
Healthtech firm Qure.ai has gained 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm called qXR-BT, that will help doctors in assessing Breathing Tube (BT) placements. Read more
24 Jan 2022
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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
Predicting problems in diagnostics development
With the increased market need for diagnostic devices and the consequent requirement for an expedited development pathway, it is inevitable that many innovations will stumble upon unidentified pitfalls within their development, hindering their route Read more
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The shifting NHS procurement landscape – is this good for medtech?
Oli Hudson, content director at Wilmington Healthcare, takes a further look at the changing world of NHS procurement and asks what this might mean for industry. Read more
1 Jan 2022
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