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The US Department of Health and Human Services said it would terminate 22 contracts for mRNA vaccine projects, questioning the safety of the technology. The cancelled contracts, worth nearly US$500m, include one with Moderna for development of a bird flu vaccine and rejected proposals from Pfizer, Sanofi Pasteur, CSL Seqirus and Gritstone. The Biomedical Advanced [...]
Health Tech World explored the latest research developments in the world of health technology. Saliva testing may reveal early signs of diabetes and obesity Measuring elevated levels of insulin - called hyperinsulinemia - in blood, is a proven way to measure metabolic health and can show risk of developing future health concerns, including Type 2 [...]
Opharmic Technology is advancing targeted drug delivery with the innovative use of ultrasound technology. Health Tech World speaks meets founder Langston Suen in Hong Kong to find out more. Opharmic Technology has developed a non-invasive drug delivery system that harnesses low-frequency ultrasound technology to deliver drugs without invasive needles. Targeting retinal diseases that currently require injection-based treatment, [...]
A new study has revealed how a key serotonin receptor works, offering clues for developing faster, more targeted treatments for mental health conditions. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reported new findings on the 5-HT1A receptor – a key drug target for antidepressants and psychedelics – that help explain its molecular [...]
By Zack Mummery & Roberta Sher, Reddie & Grose In a major development for weight management drugs, Eli Lilly recently announced the successful completion of a Phase III clinical trial for orforglipron, a daily oral pill that could rival popular injectable drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Unlike these well-known treatments, orforglipron is a non-peptide [...]
A wearable wound monitoring device could cut infection risk by reducing the need for physical contact during healing. The device tracks wound recovery remotely via Bluetooth, avoiding frequent dressing removal that can delay treatment and disturb healing. It is designed for reuse, offering what researchers describe as a cheaper and more practical alternative to disposable [...]
By Melissa Hall, Legal Director in MFMac’s Healthcare & Life Sciences team With the healthcare industry relying heavily on data for medical research and surveillance studies, it is critically important that sponsors, study sites and CROs know when data falls within the remit of 'personal data', which brings with it additional compliance requirements. Earlier this [...]
The UK has become the first country to offer gonorrhoea vaccines through sexual health services from today. The initial rollout will prioritise those at highest risk, particularly gay and bisexual men with a history of multiple sexual partners or previous sexually transmitted infections (STIs). NHS England estimates the programme could prevent up to 100,000 cases [...]
Creyos is an online cognitive assessment platform built on more than three decades of research and a vast - and growing - trove of data. The platform enables healthcare providers to evaluate working memory, attention, reasoning and executive function, potentially speeding up diagnoses and reducing waiting lists. Health Tech World catches up with co-founder Professor [...]
In a new survey of nearly 500 UK adults, 9 in 10 people changed their lifestyle and habits after taking an at-home blood test and receiving personalised clinical guidance. The survey, developed by UK health company Thriva, analysed 498 responses from its current users and focused on motivation and behaviours related to blood tests, health [...]
