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Alzheimer’s blood test can detect early symptoms, study suggests

A recent study has shown that a new blood test may be able to accurately identify individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in the United States have presented evidence that blood-based diagnostics can effectively detect dementia by analysing two specific proteins found in blood plasma. These proteins, amyloid beta 42/40 and p-tau217, are…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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MHRA launch new digital hub in Leeds

A new digital hub in Leeds is being launched by the MHRA, marking a significant step in the agency’s long-term commitment to advancing innovation and strengthening its presence across the UK. Leeds was selected due to its expertise in digital health and strong academic base. The MHRA’s expansion will build on this momentum – driving regional partnerships, attracting skilled talent…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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West Midlands IVD Innovation & Adoption Conference 2025

Thursday 17 - Friday 18 July 2025 Edgbaston Hotel, University of Birmingham Join this transformative event to accelerate clinical diagnostics innovation and adoption. The West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) in partnership with Birmingham Health Partners (BHP) and the Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA), invites you to a two-day event dedicated to advancing diagnostic innovation, with a strong focus on in…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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Exhibit at the Royal Institution for a medical and scientific careers day

Date: Saturday 28th June Time: 12pm – 4pm (for the event) plus time for set-up and pack-down Audience: about 200 teenagers, 13 – 18 yrs The Royal Institution is seeking academics/professionals/researchers within any medical fields who are willing to run a stall where they can speak to the young attendees about their profession and how they got into it. Ideally…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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Helen attends the Prix Galien UK Awards 2025

The Prix Galien UK Awards reward outstanding achievements in improving the global human condition through innovative drugs and other treatments. It is a movement to foster and recognise excellence in innovation to improve human health with an unrivalled network of biomedical scientists including Nobel Laureates in medicine. BIVDA extends our warmest congratulations to Dame June Raine who was awarded the…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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New COVID variant lands in the UK

England has identified its first cases of a new Covid-19 variant, according to UKHSA. The agency has reported that 13 cases of the NB.1.8.1 Covid strain have been confirmed in England, with a few additional cases found elsewhere in the UK. However, the exact number of infections in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland remains unclear. Since being identified in January…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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BIVDA welcome new member Guy Howland Ltd!

We are delighted to welcome Guy Howland Ltd as a new BIVDA members! They are an established business service provider offering specialised solutions in regulatory medical writing, business support and management consultancy. Their expert team of scientists supports a growing portfolio of in vitro diagnostic, medical device and pharmaceutical companies to achieve their global scientific regulatory goals, by delivering rapid…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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BSI: Ensure BIVDA radio products keep access to the EU

Radio Equipment Directive: Address EU Market Legislation with Certification Explore the imminent August 1, 2025, legislation with our experts and ensure your radio products maintain market access to the EU. Register here The time to act is now: Explore the Radio Equipment Directive in our webinar 26 June 2025 12:00 - 13:00 (UK) This webinar aims to provide a simple…
Ben Kemp
June 9, 2025
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Department for Business and Trade Updates (WC 2 June)

UK's Trade Envoy visits Paraguay Page summary: Fabian Hamilton, United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy for Southern Cone, visited Paraguay for the first time Change made: Added translation Time updated: 7:56pm, 26 May 2025 Professions regulated by law in the UK and their regulators Page summary: A list of the professions regulated by law in the UK and their associated regulators, as…
Ben Kemp
June 9, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Updates (WC 2 June)

Report a Simpler Recycling non-compliance Page summary: How to report a business or organisation that is not separating or collecting recyclable waste in line with the Simpler Recycling rules. Change made: First published. Time updated: 3:05pm, 27 May 2025 Public urged to report suspected waste crime as new heatmaps published Page summary: New maps published showing nearly 17,000 reports of…
Ben Kemp
June 9, 2025
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