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New COVID-19 RNA test gives accurate results within minutes

Jan 6, 2021

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Research reveals portable digital chest drainage systems could help minimise spread of COVID-19

Dec 15, 2020

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EKF introduces accurate quantitative COVID-19 antibody test kit

Dec 10, 2020

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Isohelix and Precision Genetics partner to expand COVID-19 testing using saliva collection technology

Nov 18, 2020

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EKF launches PrimeStore MTM pathogenic sample collection and transportation kit

Oct 28, 2020

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Cancer anti-sickness drug offers hope for hallucinations in Parkinson’s

Oct 27, 2020

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Medela’s portable medical surgical and airway suction devices offers safer alternative to piped vacuum systems

Oct 14, 2020

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Neuromod publishes results of large-scale tinnitus clinical trial

Oct 8, 2020

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Medovate’s anaesthesia device receives European CE regulatory approval

Sep 16, 2020

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Collaborations to meet unmet clinical needs in biomarker discovery and characterisation

Sep 15, 2020

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Case Study: How remote monitoring is improving access to primary care for care home residents

Aug 24, 2020

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Hologic highlights role in UK’s ongoing COVID-19 fight

Jul 31, 2020

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Surgical instrument manufacturer chosen to package and sterilise 1.92 million items of PPE

Jul 20, 2020

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Bender UK selected to support the NHS in their fight against COVID-19

Jul 8, 2020

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Glenfield Hospital implants the world’s smallest leadless pacemaker into a patient’s heart

Jul 1, 2020

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Developing a patient-friendly breath test for COVID-19

Jun 16, 2020

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EKF secures COVID-19 novel sample collection kit manufacturing and supply contracts

May 26, 2020

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New made-in-Wales blood test for coronavirus

May 22, 2020

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Air disinfection system offers dental practices protection against COVID-19

May 18, 2020

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Sheffield orthotic manufacturer makes face visors to protect frontline NHS staff

Apr 15, 2020

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Althea urge UK Trusts to contact them if they have broken or disused ventilators

Apr 9, 2020

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Medtronic shares design specifications to aid global ventilator production

Mar 31, 2020

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Life-saving breathing aids in development for the NHS

Mar 30, 2020

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Major study to improve diagnosis and treatment of fatal peritonitis infection

Mar 30, 2020

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Medovate to bring upper GI therapy device to market

Mar 24, 2020

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The Regenerative Clinic launches injections for knee osteoarthritis

Mar 20, 2020

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Scalp cooling offered free of charge to teenagers and young adults

Feb 20, 2020

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Medtronic receives CE Mark for neurostimulator

Jan 14, 2020

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Sky Medical Technology: transforming patient care

Dec 13, 2019

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Rapid test for STIs in development

Dec 2, 2019

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NICE approves palbociclib through Cancer Drugs Fund

Dec 2, 2019

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New combination for kidney cancer treatment

Nov 8, 2019

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Isabel Healthcare launches new and improved mobile versions of its digital tools

Nov 7, 2019

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Heart Research UK grant for technology to detect heart failure

Oct 21, 2019

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Clinical trial to treat psychosis in Parkinson’s patients

Oct 18, 2019

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Consumable management service enhances patient safety and traceability

Oct 7, 2019

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Launch of Eight Billion Minds to address unmet global mental health needs

Sep 27, 2019

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Cementless technology for knee replacements

Sep 12, 2019

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The UK’s med-tech ecosystem is thriving, with NHS support

Sep 5, 2019

Antimicrobial coating to fight hospital-acquired infections

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Antimicrobial coating to fight hospital-acquired infections

Aug 30, 2019

Ipsen UK & Ireland launches new pre-filled syringe

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Ipsen UK & Ireland launches new pre-filled syringe

Aug 6, 2019

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Innovative catheter receives “bacteria-phobic claim” approval

Aug 1, 2019

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New blood test for prostate cancer now available

Jul 17, 2019

Wideblue develops ground breaking personal capnometer

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Wideblue develops ground breaking personal capnometer

Jun 14, 2019

Innovative treatment for advanced prostate cancer

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Innovative treatment for advanced prostate cancer

Jun 10, 2019

State-of-the-art 3D mammography units installed at Derby Hospital

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State-of-the-art 3D mammography units installed at Derby Hospital

Jun 5, 2019

Startup launches wearable drug-free painkiller rehabilitator

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Startup launches wearable drug-free painkiller and rehabilitator

Apr 11, 2019

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Doctors trained in diabetes care with VR

Apr 8, 2019

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World’s first blood test for endometriosis can detect up to 9 out of 10 cases

Apr 5, 2019

World-first online lactation care support system unveiled

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World-first online lactation care support system unveiled

Apr 2, 2019

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Red Dot Award for urine testing system

Mar 26, 2019

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Report launched to accelerate medtech innovation entries

Mar 26, 2019

Scientists step forward tackling lung disease

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Scientists take step forward in tackling lung disease

Mar 7, 2019

New partners dementia collaboration

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New partners join dementia collaboration

Feb 13, 2019

CE approval heart rate monitor

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CE approval for heart rate monitor

Feb 11, 2019

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Call launched to find solutions to NHS unmet needs

Feb 6, 2019

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Trialling new tech to speed up diagnosis of viruses

Jan 18, 2019

Collaboration produce unique surgical implants

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Collaboration to produce unique surgical implants

Jan 7, 2019

Queen’s Award ostomy care specialist

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Queen’s Award for ostomy care specialist

Dec 19, 2018

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Proton beam therapy approved by NHS Wales

Dec 13, 2018

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Technology pinpoints biopsies to detect prostate cancer

Dec 11, 2018

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New medtech firm drives innovation in oxygen delivery

Nov 22, 2018

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Collaboration for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s treatment

Nov 21, 2018

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Developing eye drops to treat a common sight loss condition

Nov 13, 2018

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Patients to become their own anaesthetists

Nov 13, 2018

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Final patient enrolled in MCG study

Nov 5, 2018

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Transporting drugs safely and securely

Nov 5, 2018