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Media Monitoring: 3rd – 9th July

  Charity relaunches with fresh approach to tackle AMR crisis A national charity dedicated to supporting patients impacted by resistant infections has relaunched with a new name and new approach to tackling the growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. AMR Action UK, formerly known as Antibiotic Research UK, has rebranded – placing a stronger emphasis on strengthening the ability of patients…
Ben Kemp
July 9, 2025
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A year on from Labour’s landslide victory: What’s the diagnosis?

Last Friday marked the Labour government's first birthday. Twelve months after securing a near Blair-sized majority, few could have predicted that this celebration would ultimately be so muted. Despite genuine achievements such as arresting the rise in waiting lists and delivering a small but significant reduction, the Labour Party in the summer of 2025 finds itself beset by poor poll…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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Mobile units testing Hepatitis C in prevalent areas

Mobile clinics are being deployed to screen for hepatitis C in regions where the infection is considered particularly widespread. Hepatitis C is treatable if detected early, but if left unchecked, it can lead to serious complications such as liver damage and cancer. These mobile services will provide blood testing and liver scanning across areas including northern Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire, and…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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BIVDA and MHRA feature in webinar on global examination of IVDs in clinical genomic testing

BIVDA and the MHRA recently featured a webinar which provided a global overview of IVDs in clinical genomic testing, a recording of which can be found here. BIVDA were represented by our president and genomics expert Angela Douglas. With regulatory landscapes evolving across the UK, EU, and USA, staying informed is essential for compliance and market success. The webinar covered…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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Reminder: Men’s Health Strategy

A reminder that the Men's Health Strategy consultation ends at 11:59pm on 17 July 2025. The government acknowledges that men face unique challenges throughout their lives, being disproportionately affected by health conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. While life expectancy data shows that men in England live on average four years less than women and suicide continues…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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Patient safety report calls for greater use of technology in the NHS

Dr Penny Dash has this week delivered the findings of extensive review into patient safety across the health and care landscape in England. The bodies examined included the Care Quality Commission and Healthwatch England. Dr Dash concluded that despite the numbers of nurses and doctors increasing by over a third since 2013, outcomes have not improved commensurately. Nor has life…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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MHRA Airlock round 2 open until 14 July

A reminder for members that applications for the second round of the MHRA AI Airlock programme close on 14 July 2025. The first round saw four breakthrough AI technologies, including software that could help doctors create personalised cancer treatment plans, and a tool to help hospitals, AI developers, and regulators monitor AI performance in real time, tested in a regulatory…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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Tens of millions of nanoneedles could replace painful cancer biopsies

Scientists at King’s College London have developed a patch containing tens of millions of microscopic nanoneedles that could replace traditional biopsies. This painless, non-invasive technology offers an alternative for millions of patients undergoing biopsies to diagnose or monitor diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. Traditional biopsies, while common, are invasive, painful, and limited in how often they can be used, especially…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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Former Health Minister joins BIVDA for webinar examining what the NHS 10-Year Plan means for diagnostics

In the immediate aftermath of the NHS 10-Year Plan's release, BIVDA held a webinar reaching 114 attendees from our membership, government and the NHS, featuring BIVDA Ambassador and former Health Minister Maggie Throup, President of Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) Dr Bernie Croal, and BIVDA's Chief Executive Helen Dent and Head of Policy and Programmes Paul Fisher. The aim of…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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The NHS 10-Year Plan: BIVDA Response

A year after coming to power, the Government released their plan for NHS reform last week. Following on from the stark findings of Lord Darzi’s review, the plan is ambitious, systemic, and radical. But will it be enough to fundamentally reshape the NHS to meet the requirements of a 21st century health system while retaining its unique approach and heritage? With…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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