Features

  • The evolution of drug delivery systems: From pills to nanotechnology

    By The Fearsome Team For decades, medical science has continually refined how medications are delivered to the human body. While traditional pill forms have served as a primary method of drug administration, the field has evolved with innovations such as transdermal patches, nanotechnology, and implantable devices. These advancements aim to improve the safety, effectiveness, and [...]

  • Critical condition: The rising threat of ransomware in healthcare

    By Hannah Baumgaertner, Head of Research, Silobreaker The healthcare industry has become a prime target for ransomware attacks – a type of cyber attack where bad actors use malicious software to encrypt a victim's data, rendering it inaccessible. Today’s ransomware attacks often go beyond encryption, incorporating data leaks, system disruption and direct threats to victims [...]

  • What makes a medical device startup thrive?

    By the Fearsome Team In the fast-paced and highly regulated world of medical devices, success doesn’t happen by accident. Behind every ground-breaking innovation lies a set of deliberate strategies and qualities that set successful start-ups apart. These companies don’t just survive—they thrive by navigating challenges with agility and foresight while staying focused on improving patient [...]

  • AI literacy becomes mandatory for life sciences across the EU

    Written by Vladimir Murovec, Head of Life Sciences Regulatory, Osborne Clarke in Brussels The pharma and medtech sectors have a strategic window to implement AI literacy ahead of an August enforcement deadline The EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, since becoming law on 1 August 2024, has been progressively introducing a phased implementation of regulatory deadlines that have set [...]

  • Navigating a successful exit

    By the McDermott Will & Emery team The volume of private equity exit activity has taken a tumble since the heady days of 2021, with sponsors choosing to hold onto assets longer in the face of tight M&A markets. For the last few years, a material difference between the price sellers want for their assets [...]

  • Comment: Emerging treatments for Type 1 diabetes

    Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas - the beta (β)cells, leading to little or no insulin production. For patients, this requires a lifetime commitment to careful monitoring and control blood sugar levels, making it a challenging medical condition that [...]

  • Medical devices and product liability: Manufacturers, get ready

    By Valerie Armstrong-Surgenor, Partner within MFMac’s Healthcare & Life Sciences team The EU's product liability framework will be updated soon, following the publishing of Directive (EU) 2024/2853, and member states must implement its provisions by December 2026. Importantly, this will create divergence from UK product liability law under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (based on [...]

  • No more meds? The tech tackling the depression epidemic

    Flow is an alternative treatment for depression which is being trialled by the NHS and is already available from more than 100 clinics. Flow uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique - transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) - to target the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is the area of the brain controlling key cognitive skills [...]

  • Only connect: at HETT North

    Angela Maragna is a transformation and change leader with expertise in driving digital innovation, co-director of One HealthTech, and a member of the HETT Steering Committee. Here, she shares her excitement about HETT North in Manchester and tells visitors about the many agenda sessions, features, and networking opportunities they can expect.   Angela Maragna didn’t begin [...]

  • How can a digital PR strategy elevate your company’s profile? A spotlight on mental health

    By EatMoreFruit Communications In the ever-evolving healthcare media landscape, Digital PR bridges the traditional benefits of reach, share of voice, and sentiment with the power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)—delivering both meaningful connections and measurable outcomes. By blending PR strategies with SEO-driven link-building and domain authority, it’s a holistic approach designed to amplify your impact. [...]