Roche Diagnostics has announced that its Accu-Chek SmartGuide continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system is now reimbursable on the NHS, giving adults with diabetes easier access to the technology. The first NHS organisations to offer the device include Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wilt
In the UK, pacemaker implantation is one of the most common types of heart surgery, with many thousands of pacemakers fitted each year. To support the growing demand for these procedures, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, part of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has expanded its cardiac
The UK manufacturing sector stands at a critical junction, balancing digital transformation, supply chain resilience and the drive towards net zero. Identifying practical, actionable strategies to meet these challenges remains a key priority for industry professionals. On 3-4 June 2026, a unique col
AI software designed to help diagnose sleep apnoea in children has achieved high accuracy in an NHS trial, with the findings independently reviewed by clinical specialists. Glasgow company Seluna tested its autoscoring and sleep staging software on 500 retrospective sleep studies from NHS Greater G
Boston Scientific Corporation has announced FDA 510(k) clearance for the Asurys Fluid Management System, designed to provide irrigation and distention during endoscopic urologic procedures, including ureteroscopies. Ureteroscopy is a common procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the urinary tra
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Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, considers what government pandemic planning means for MedTech. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published its new Pandemic Preparedness Strategy, setting o
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has announced the launch of the microArch S150 Series, a next-generation line of compact 3D printers designed to meet the growing demand for faster build cycles, streamlined workflows, and accessible micro-precision capabilities. The S150 Series opens the door to relia
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, reports on trials of AI for battlefield injuries. Experts from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are collaborating with the US Defense Advanced Research Pr
Medilink North of England is marking a major milestone as it celebrates 30 years of supporting innovation and growth in the UK’s life sciences sector with a high-profile awards evening in Sheffield. The event on Thursday 30th April at the iconic Cutlers’ Hall, is set to bring together leaders from
Leeds based, Asclepius MedTech Limited has been selected as a winner of the Mayor’s big ideas challenge: tackling health inequalities, an initiative led by the Mayor of West Yorkshire. As part of the award the company will receive 100,000 GBP to scale Surgfit, a remote monitoring system designed to
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, flags the high level of support from key clinicians for NHS online hospital plans. Almost two thirds of NHS consultants are keen to work for the NHS’s online hospital when th
