Medtech
A potential new treatment target for Alzheimer's disease has been identified after a novel technique improved cognitive function in mice with the condition. Alzheimer's disease is thought to result from the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells. One of these proteins, amyloid, forms plaque around the cells. In an early study, researchers [...]
By Jasmin Hounsell, co-founder of Evolene Ltd. After device development and regulatory clearance, it feels like it should be an easier ride for medical device developers. However, adoption and implementation are the next big hurdles to overcome. Clinicians are highly educated, meaning that communication needs to both inform and build trust – they will not [...]
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), in partnership with Ergéa UK, has completed a major upgrade to diagnostic imaging services at John Radcliffe Hospital, marking a significant milestone in OUH’s long-term programme to modernise radiology equipment, enhance patient care, and improve clinical outcomes. Delivered through a Managed Equipment Service (MES) agreement with Ergéa UK, [...]
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital has welcomed Medtronic’s ACM2U Truck this week as part of a nationwide roadshow. The goal of Medtronic’s ACM2U Truck roadshow is to help build clinicians’ confidence in using new tools that can improve patient recovery and outcomes. The truck has delivered valuable learning opportunities right at the hospital’s doorstep since [...]
The Cheshire and Merseyside Pathology Network (CAM) is delivering one of the NHS’s most ambitious diagnostic transformations. Serving 2.7 million patients across five NHS Trusts, the programme is replacing multiple legacy Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) with a single, unified solution: Evolution vLab from Magentus. This shift will consolidate services into three laboratory hubs operating [...]
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) today published three interconnected reports offering the most comprehensive analysis to date of the challenges facing UK MedTech innovators. Drawing on insights from 240 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), 40 investors and 10 university technology transfer offices, the reports spell out the solutions needed to unlock the full potential [...]
By Oscar Daws, Co-founder and Managing Director, Tone Product Design It can be tempting to cut corners on design to save time or money. In healthtech and medtech, however, this is usually a false economy. Products that ignore or sideline human-centred design risk more than frustrated users – they may face poor adoption, patient safety issues [...]
Health tech company Magentus will be in Birmingham this week for IBMS Congress 2025, joining pathology leaders from across the UK to showcase Evolution vLab, an enterprise-grade Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Evolution vLab has been co-designed with pathology teams to help labs streamline workflows, reduce duplication, and unify reporting across sites. Designed for high-volume [...]
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has received CE mark approval to expand the indication for its current-generation INGEVITY™+ Pacing Leads – thin wires that are implanted in the heart and connected to a pacemaker. This expansion now includes conduction system pacing (CSP) and sensing of the left bundle branch area (LBBA) of the heart when [...]
By Roger Mazzella, Global Medical Industry Leader, Qt Group When designing a product, it’s natural to strive for innovation. However, in the MedTech space, chasing the latest features can sometimes sideline the very people who use these devices and applications. Users may be left struggling with complex interfaces that hinder rather than help. [...]
