Digid, a pioneer of nanoscale sensing technology, has announced that its patented printed electronics fabrication technology has been fully qualified for volume production of temperature and force sensors as small as 1µm long. Digid says its sensors are believed to be the world’s smallest, and are s
Japanese MedTech company Terumo Medical Corporation, a subsidiary of Terumo Corporation, has announced the US launch of its SurTract Safety Syringe, powered by SafeR passive safety technology. Developed by Roncadelle Operations S.r.l, the SurTract Syringe will be distributed across hospitals, clinic
NHS Online hospital will offer a virtual care option, using the NHS App to triage patients and provide fast access to specialist clinicians online. Where needed, specialists will be able to arrange any tests required locally. Endometriosis UK is encouraged to see NHS England recognise the urgent nee
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, flags new guidance from the NHS’s MedTech evaluator. NICE has published updates to its health technology evaluation guidance (manuals PMG36 and PMG48) following consultations
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, welcomes new leadership at the top of the UK’s MedTech regulator. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced Professor Jonathan Benger CBE as
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, encourages MedTech trade bodies to engage in shaping new government guidance on declaration of payments. New guidelines will be published by Government to require MedTech sup
Two pioneering, clinically-led digital app solutions have won the Ripple Women’s Digital Health Challenge – a global innovation programme, delivered by Cogniss in partnership with the Health Innovation Network (the Network) and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The two winning app ideas, developed by clini
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, highlights the importance of a call for evidence on AI regulation in MedTech. The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a pivotal “Call
As the NHS 10 Year Health Plan moves from ambition to implementation, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for MedTech and digital health. Med-Tech Insights reached out to leaders from across the industry to ask them to share their expectations for the year ahead. From value-based procurement to
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 collaboration to use nuclear waste in cancer-fighting MedTech. In a landmark move set to redefine cancer treatment, Bicycle
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers highlights a new UK/Singapore joint venture to encourage innovation in MedTech. The UK and Singapore have launched a groundbreaking “regulato
Flow Neuroscience has announced FDA approval of its breakthrough Flow at-home brain-stimulation device for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The company says the FDA approval marks the first time in history American clinicians are able to prescribe a novel at-home non-drug therapy as
