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Live-cell assay systems specialist Axion BioSystems of Atlanta, Georgia has purchased Netherlands-based CytoSMART Technologies for its kinetic live-cell imaging analysis. Terms were not disclosed. The acquisition aims to boost Axion's expansion into stem cell research, immuno-oncology cell-based therapies and drug discovery. Non-invasively studying the real-time biology of live cells allows scientists to obtain a more [...]
A healthcare system covering 800,000 patients in southern England is using advanced data analytics for over-stretched GPs to identify patient demand drivers. Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS) uses EMIS-X Analytics, an advanced data analytics platform from primary care software provider EMIS, tapping data from the local shared care record, aided by population [...]
Venus Medtech, which provides solutions for structural heart disease in China, has appointed Shakeel Osman as senior vice president of sales Europe, responsible for the commercialisation of congenital heart devices. At present, the company's transcatheter pulmonic valve replacement (TPVR) system VenusP-Valve designed for congenital heart disease patients is awaiting CE mark approval. Prior to joining [...]
Imprivata®, the digital identity company for healthcare and beyond, recently recognised partners Softcat, Conecto, Data#3, and SVA with iPartner Awards. Imprivata presented Softcat with the “International iPartner of the Year” award, Conecto with the “European iPartner of the Year” award, Data#3 with the “APAC iPartner of the Year” award and SVA with the “Emerging iPartner [...]
One of Europe's most substantial health tech innovation funds has emerged following the closing of Lauxera's debut fund at more than €260m (£218m). Lauxera Growth I exceeded its initial fundraising target of €150 million, reflecting the strength and depth of the investment opportunities in fast-growing European health tech sector. Lauxera Growth I makes investments in health tech [...]
The private equity fund of Gilde Healthcare, a specialist healthcare investor, has acquired global medtech firm EUROPIN.
Digital health and diagnostics firm Arcensus has appointed its founder, Professor Dr Arndt Rolfs, as CEO. Professor Rolfs succeeds Michael Schlenk, who will remain an active member of its supervisory board. Rolfs is a multi-entrepreneur in biotech and former CEO of several innovative biotech companies, including Nasdaq-listed company CENTOGENE. Mr Schlenk wished the new CEO [...]
Alder Hey and Needlesmart have partnered up to try and reduce the 100,000 needlestick injuries to NHS workers in the UK each year. In a recent survey, it was reported that 94 per cent of practising surgeons in the UK have either been personally affected by a needlestick injury (NSI) or have seen a colleague [...]
Lightpoint has created a surgical probe that could quickly and accurately detect cancer in real-time in the operating room. SENSEI is an advanced guidance system designed for intracavity radio-guided surgery. The system's miniaturized gamma probe enables unprecedented dexterity and anatomic reach, expanding the field of view and enabling the quick localization of radioactive hotspots. Joanne [...]
Mackwell Health, part of the Mackwell Group, has announced that it will be showcasing its reusable RPE (respiratory protective equipment) eco-system at this year’s MEDICA event in Dusseldorf, Germany. A combination of wearables and support toolkits, the reusable RPE ecosystem provides the healthcare sector with sustainable and effective RPE solutions to provide optimal safety to [...]
