Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech companies highlights the short deadline for submission of evidence to a parliamentary committee looking into barriers to MedTech innovation and adoptio
I visited Medtronic’s ACM2U (Acute Care and Monitoring) Truck at the second stop of the UK leg of its tour to get up close with groundbreaking patient monitoring technology. Medtronic is currently in the midst of what is essentially a world tour. The MedTech giant kicked off the ACM2U Roadshow in Ib
A patient living with bladder control symptoms became the first to receive the commercially available Altaviva device from Medtronic, a minimally invasive, implantable tibial neuromodulation (ITNM) therapy to treat urge urinary incontinence. The procedure was performed at Surgical Centers of North T
Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG (Olympus) has announced the commercial launch of the first three applications within its OLYSENSE CAD/AI portfolio. Initially available in selected European countries, the cloud-based, integrated, and adaptable suite of seamlessly connected apps and solutions is designed t
To help device manufacturers understand what defines a medical adhesive and how to specify one for their application, Intertronics has released a new white paper: ‘What is a medical adhesive? Key properties, use cases, and regulatory considerations’. The white paper explores six key characteristics
Peter Corpe, Industry Leader, UK Public Sector at Appian explains how AI can be successfully woven into clinical pathways and operational processes in the NHS to support better decision-making, smart resource allocation, and improved patient care. The NHS 10 Year Health Plan highlights three focus a
Aspivix, a FemTech company specialising in the modernisation of gynaecological care, has announced the official launch of its breakthrough device, carevix, now available to healthcare professionals in Southern California and New York State. The company claims the device delivers an innovative, less
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers welcomes substantial investment in vaccine production. The UK government has unveiled plans for a new vaccine manufacturing facility in Oxfor
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers highlights the roll-out of Value Based Procurement pilot studies across the NHS in England. The NHS has launched pilots of a value based proc
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers reports on the latest developments for promoting AI in the NHS in England. The UK Government has announced the establishment of a National Co
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 consultation from medicines and medical device assessor, NICE. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
