Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and a Trustee of the Bios Centre for bioethics, flags further Conservative frontbench appointments. Conservative Party Leader, Kemi Badenoch MP, has announced further shadow
Enovis Corporation has announced that it has entered into a binding offer to acquire eCential Robotics, a leading developer of enabling technologies and surgical robotics. The company says the acquisition expands the ASTRA enabling technology platform with robotic automation capabilities, creating a
Medtronic has announced a strategic partnership with Cornerstone Robotics, an innovative surgical robotics company based out of Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The approximately $700 million investment includes rights to distribute Cornerstone Robotics’ Sentire surgical system in select markets outside the
Royal Victoria Hospital, part of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, has become the first hospital in Ireland to introduce the NAEOTOM Alpha.Prime photon-counting CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers. Installed through the hospital’s 20-year Value Partnership with the company,
Two of London’s busiest emergency departments are using Streamwave‘s Patient Check-in platform, a doctor-designed solution that the company says is aimed at helping clinicians assess patients sooner, streamline patient registration, and ease pressure on NHS emergency services. Northwick Park Hospita
NVOX has announced the launch of the NVOX Network, its US clinical network, and is inviting psychologists, psychiatrists, and other qualified clinical professionals to join. The company says the platform is designed to reduce the operational burden surrounding comprehensive ADHD assessment while kee
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, keeps readers updated on key political appointments. Conservative Party Leader, Kemi Badenoch, has announced changes to her frontbench political team, appointing Damian Hinds
Agentis Health Group has acquired Clinical Pharmacist Solutions to strengthen its healthcare business and align with the 10-Year Health Plan’s shift towards community and preventative services. The two CQC-registered businesses have a complementary heritage in providing pharmacy solutions to indepen
Tim Czartoski, orthopaedic executive and former president of DePuy Synthes U.S. and most recently president of U.S. Surgical and Global R&D at Enovis, has joined the Peptilogics board of directors. The company says Czartoski’s background in leading large orthopaedic device businesses, including succ
Happy Health, an Austin-based digital health company building a physician-guided platform for continuous healthcare in the home, has raised $75 million in a Series A funding round led by ARCH Venture Partners and OpenLoop. Its first clinical application diagnoses obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in as
Olympus Corporation has announced the launch of the ENDOEYE FLEX 3D flexible-tip videoscope, compatible with the VISERA ELITE III surgical imaging platform to support more efficient, high-quality endoscopic surgery. The new videoscope enables surgeons to access 4K, 3D and infrared (IR) imaging in a
A major new NHS facility helping people across Somerset access faster diagnostic tests closer to home has been officially opened. The £17.8 million Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre welcomed guests on Tuesday 18 August to celebrate the completion of the state-of-the-art building, located alongside Bridgw
