Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, an advisor to MedTech suppliers, chair of the Urology Trade Association, and governor of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre, reacts to the closure of NHS England. UK Health Secret
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, an advisor to MedTech suppliers, chair of the Urology Trade Association, and governor of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre, encourages engagement with the development of a new Va
Written by John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication Medicine is advancing faster than ever before. In 2024, scientists made significant progress and breakthrough discoveries across disciplines from beginning the world’s first routine childhood immunisation campaign against malaria to clinically
Written by Barbara Harpham, Chair of the Medical Technology Group When the NHS celebrated its 75th anniversary two years ago, a “culture of innovation” was described as vital to the NHS’s longevity. The NHS does indeed have a number of successful initiatives that have allowed technology to support i
For more than 140 years, the vaulted arches of historic Manchester Central have represented strength and innovation, originally as the site of one of the country’s key rail stations. Then in more recent history, growth and regeneration. With the ongoing reset of the NHS, the building’s historical pe
FemTech, the sector focused on technology-driven women’s health solutions, is experiencing rapid growth. However, unique challenges exist in research, development, and innovation within this space. Sarah Bandy, assistant research and development manager and Kanika Mishra-Pathak, tax director at MHA
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, an advisor to MedTech suppliers, chair of the Urology Trade Association, and governor of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre, calls on the MedTech sector to engage with the latest
Dr. Bipin Patel, CEO and Founder of electronRx, a deep-tech startup developing novel chronic disease and hospital patient management solutions, discusses how the increased utility of digital technologies can benefit respiratory disease patients. Over the last decade, we have seen an unprecedented ri
Sustainable packaging company Coveris announced the launch of its new brand at COMPAMED 2024. It said that following extensive investments in its medical production facilities, it would consolidate its capabilities and medical offerings under one brand name, MediFlex. The company says that the estab
Teknor Apex, provider of custom plastic compounds for the healthcare industry, announced the expansion of its medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) portfolio, with new grades specifically designed for biopharmaceutical tubing applications. The expansion was announced prior to COMPAMED, with th
Piyush Mahapatra, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and chief innovation officer at Open Medical, considers the upcoming 10 Year Health Plan for the future of the NHS, and argues that what is needed is not a new vision, but a plan for delivery; and some radical new thinking on the role of healthcare
Syensqo made its COMPAMED debut at the 2024 show, showcasing its range of high-performance polymers for the healthcare and pharmaceuticals industry. The company is known for its Zeniva PEEK material, and was presenting a new application featuring the material at the show from its partner GLW Medical
