Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers, reports on a new initiative from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to develop national guidance for local formularies covering
Vara has announced that it has received a new CE certificate for its new breast-imaging AI. According to the company, it is the only one of its kind on the market allowed to operate as an independent second reader for both screening and diagnostic use. This marks the company’s entry into the Europea
The Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA) at The University of Birmingham has installed a microArch S240 from Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a pioneering micro-precision 3D printer designed for short-run industrial production and advanced life sciences R&D. Built on BMF’s patented Projec
Plexāā, a MedTech company focused on improving surgical outcomes through devices and digital products, has announced the U.S. launch of its BLOOM43 platform, a combination of a wearable preconditioning medical device and app developed to prepare patients for breast surgery. The BLOOM43 device, worn
The 17 million GBP UNITE consortium aimed at ‘building a borderless European digital health innovation ecosystem’ will be launching its first call this month with Scotland taking a leading international role. Earlier this year, Scotland was named sole UK collaborator on the major pan-European progr
Paper and plastics manufacturer Coveris has embarked on a healthcare circularity project, aiming to successfully recycle used medical plastic packaging back into new contact-sensitive packaging. Coveris has teamed up with SABIC, Zuyderland Medical Centre, healthcare brand Artivion and other partners
North London NHS Foundation Trust has signed a new partnership with leading digital health company Psyomics to revolutionise how people across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington access mental health care. The collaboration will see Psyomics’ digital technology rolled out across community s
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Molecular Microscope Diagnostic System for Lung (MMDx Lung), a new laboratory developed test for post-transplant biopsy assessment. The company says the test is designed to improve the detection of lung transplant rejection and injury, and deliver quantifiab
Medtronic plc has announced that BrainSense Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS) what it says is the world’s first closed-loop DBS system for people with Parkinson’s – has been recognised by TIME on its annual list of Best Inventions. There are over 10 million people living with Parkinson’s diseas
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech companies celebrates award for innovative UTI diagnostic device, Peezy Midstream, set to revolutionise patient care for women and slash NHS lab spend.
PocDoc has extended its partnership with Community Pharmacy Essex into a 3rd year after delivering what it says is the fastest NHS-funded cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention roll-out in community pharmacy since the launch of the national hypertension case finding service. Collaborating with the
Asahi Kasei has announced that it will launch two new specialty grades in its Sonanos portfolio. Paid samples are already available, and products manufactured in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are scheduled for sale in 2027. Asahi Kasei claims that Sonanos addresses the needs of t
