Medtech
Patients with advanced skin cancer in England are set to be fast-tracked into trials of a new cancer vaccine. The needle-free injection, which is given for up to two years, works by boosting the immune system’s response and helping it recognise, attack and ‘remember’ cancer cells, to help stop the disease returning. The NHS has [...]
Researchers have created a “metal detector” algorithm called PRRDetect to hunt down vulnerable tumours, in a development that could one day revolutionise the treatment of cancer. In a recent study, scientists analysed the full DNA sequence of 4,775 tumours from seven types of cancer. They used that data from Genomics England’s 100,000 Genomes Project to [...]
Butterfly Medical, a medical device company focused on alleviating suffering in patients with BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), has announced today the appointment of Dr James (Jim) Ulchaker as the company’s Chief Medical Officer. Dr Ulchaker will focus on aligning Butterfly Medical’s novel BPH treatment with the medical needs of patients, while also contributing to the [...]
Rob Berman is CEO of enVVeno - a US medtech company developing novel treatments for venous disease. Its flagship device, the VenoValve, is offering new hope to patients whose lives are blighted by Chronic Venous Insufficiency or CVI. The condition can have a huge impact on quality of life, with many patients unable to socialise [...]
Hale House is set to position the Harley Street Health District as a leading cluster for Health innovation. The £52 million investment is a clear reflection of Howard de Walden’s ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare and solidifying the district as a destination for healthcare excellence long into the future. Hale House is a pioneering development [...]
Bacteria can invade the brain after a medical device is implanted, contributing to inflammation and reducing the device’s long-term effectiveness, new research has found. The study could improve the long-term success of brain implants now that a target has been identified to address. Jeff Capadona is Case Western Reserve’s vice provost for [...]
The latest advance in wearable robotic technology promises to solve a 200-year-old problem by revolutionising the fit of prosthetic limbs, transforming the lives of millions of amputees worldwide. The new material, ‘Roliner,’ offers amputees the power to change the shape, volume, and stiffness of the liner that is used to attach a prosthetic limb’s socket [...]
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and Ergéa have opened UHL’s latest state-of-the-art Halcyon linear accelerator (linac). This development aims to boost treatment capacity. ensuring patients have access to cutting-edge cancer care. Ergéa UK has partnered with UHL since 2002. Through the long-term partnership, Ergéa has supported UHL in delivering innovative healthcare by [...]
A more affordable, lower-risk polio vaccine is on the horizon, new research has found. Researchers have taken a major step towards producing a more affordable and lower-risk polio vaccine using virus-like particles (VLPs). These particles mimic the outer protein shell of poliovirus, but are empty inside. This means there is no risk of infection, but [...]
UK HealthTech companies looking to expand into the Americas have a final opportunity to join the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) at WHX Miami (formerly FIME), the largest international medical trade event in the Americas, taking place from 11-13 June. As the healthcare landscape in the Americas continues to evolve, the demand for innovative [...]
