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By Peter Lu, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery Key Takeaways A recent announcement signals a relaxation of restrictions on foreign investment in Chinese healthcare. China will allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals in major cities. Foreign investors will be permitted to offer stem cell and gene therapies via a pilot program. Detailed requirements and procedures have not [...]
By Prof. Erik Ranschaert, Radiologist and Member of AI Centre of Excellence The landscape of radiology is undergoing a profound transformation. As someone who has been deeply involved in both clinical practice and the advancement of artificial intelligence in medical imaging, I've observed firsthand how Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) systems have evolved from simple assistance tools [...]
European Commission clarifies new rules for 2025, mandating early notification of potential medical device supply issues Article written by By Vladimir Murovec, head of Life Sciences Regulatory, Osborne Clarke in Brussels A recent legislative amendment to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) has introduced an additional provision to both pieces of [...]
McDermott, Will & Emery on their predicted healthcare deal trends in 2025 As we enter the final quarter of 2024, we can reflect on a busy year that has been characterised by a steady uptick in deal activity in the healthcare and life sciences sectors across Europe. While transactional volume remains somewhat depressed and challenges [...]
By Marcus Vass, head of Digital Health, Osborne Clarke The UK Government has introduced The Data (Use and Access) Bill to the House of Lords. The Bill is enabling and aims to drive more effective data use to promote growth across many sectors. This includes some notable proposals for Digital Health and Life Sciences. Common standards to be [...]
By Derrick Measham, Research and Development Director, X-on Health Despite advancements as part of the wider digital front door, across the 6,000+ GP surgeries in England, over two thirds (68 per cent) of patients continue to contact their GP practice via telephone as the first port of call. The transformation of telephony as a key [...]
Sanius Health is excited about the recent developments from the NHS regarding better access for patients to their medical records, alongside the Health Secretary’s vision for patients to take greater control of their health journeys through wearable technology. The company is proud to have been pioneers in this space, particularly in blood cancers, rare diseases, [...]
By McDermott Will & Emery
Dr Vin Diwaker, the national director of transformation, NHS England, told the exhibitors and visitors to this year’s HETT show that they can lead the fourth industrial revolution in the NHS. The busy conference and packed show floor proved it. The Lunar Society of Birmingham has been described as “a British dinner club and informal [...]
Recent advances in computing and artificial intelligence, along with insights into infant learning, suggest that machine and deep learning techniques can help us study how infants transition from random exploratory movements to purposeful actions. Most research has focused on babies’ spontaneous movements, distinguishing between fidgety and non-fidgety behaviors. While early movements may seem chaotic, they [...]
