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100 Days Mission: First Implementation Report released

Following the announcement of the 100 Days Mission earlier this year, G7 Chief Scientific Advisers have published the first implementation report for G7 Leaders. The report emphasises the need to harness rapid advances in science and technology and strong public-private collaboration to fill the gaps in our current arsenal of DTVs. Many recommendations pertinent to the diagnostics industry are made…
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December 3, 2021
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Sir Keir Starmer reshuffles his Labour Shadow Cabinet

Sir Keir Starmer has carried out a reshuffle of his Shadow Cabinet ministers this week, with the Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth being reassigned to Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary. Mr Ashworth, MP for Leicester South, was in the Shadow Health office from 2016 until this month. He was one of the few shadow ministers to retain his job during…
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December 3, 2021
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BIVDA responses to four consultations

Over the past week, BIVDA have submitted responses to four separate consultations. We have published each of these responses for Members, along with links to information on the consultation. • MHRA: Consultation on the future regulation of medical devices in the United Kingdom • MHRA: Response submitted 25 November 2021 • UKHSA: UK SMI S 12: sepsis and other systemic…
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December 3, 2021
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European Council confirms they will not amend IVDR delay proposal

On 1st December, the European Council confirmed that they have agreed to proceed with an accelerated legislative procedure for the proposed delay of the EU IVDR. This means they will not be suggesting any changes to the text included with the proposal in order for it to progress through legislation more quickly than would typically take. This proposal pushes back…
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December 3, 2021
Consultations Archive

Consultation on the diagnosis and management of type 1 diabetes in adults

A new consultation concerning the diagnosis and management of type 1 diabetes in adults has been launched by NICE following a review of current evidence. A number of existing recommendations on diagnosis and continuous glucose management have been replaced. Other recommendations have been moved or updated to reflect these alterations. If you wish to respond, please submit your feedback here…
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November 26, 2021
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Consultation on glucose monitoring in children and young people with diabetes (type 1 and type 2)

NICE has issued a consultation on glucose monitoring in children and young people with diabetes (type 1 and 2) following a review of the latest evidence. Existing recommendations pertaining to continuous glucose monitoring have been replaced by new recommendations, while other recommendations have been updated to reflect these changes. Members are encouraged to respond to this consultation here (https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/indevelopment/gid-ng10266/consultation/html-content) before…
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November 26, 2021
Consultations Archive

Consultation on Type 2 diabetes in adults: management – glucose monitoring

BIVDA is seeking input from members regarding NICE’s consultation on glucose monitoring in adults with type 2 diabetes. The consultation specifically concerns the addition of new recommendations on continuous glucose monitoring for adults with type 2 diabetes following a review of the latest evidence. Other recommendations have been updated to reflect these changes. The consultation can be found here (https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/indevelopment/gid-ng10264/consultation/html-content).…
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November 26, 2021
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LifeArc pledges £1.3 billion by 2030 to establish new medical innovations

This represents a doubling of LifeArc’s annual spend – a significant boost to the UK life sciences sector – and signals the charity’s intention to play a key role in establishing the UK as a global life sciences superpower. The charity has been noted as an early-stage translation specialist and seeks to accelerate scientific advances in order to bring preventative…
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November 26, 2021
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Government to publish MedTech strategy in first half of 2022

The proposal was disclosed after Labour MP Rosie Cooper asked whether the Secretary of State planned to increase funding available via the MedTech Funding Mandate. Mr Argar also revealed that the Department intends to work with industry on a range of approaches to “tackle the underlying causes of the lack of adoption” as part of the strategy. The plan will…
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November 26, 2021
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