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Open Forum: Usability Testing Q&A

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 9:00 AM 10:00 AM CST Join our subject matter experts, Allison Strochlic, Senior Research Director, Andrea Sutton, Research Director, and Petra Boeree, Lead Human Factors Specialist from Emergo by UL’s Human Factors Research & Design team on May 21, 2025 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CST as they hold an open forum to answer your…
Ben Kemp
May 9, 2025
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New Irish Sea border rules for parcels come into effect

New rules for businesses in Britain posting parcels to Northern Ireland have come into effect. The changes are a consequence of Northern Ireland's post-Brexit deal known as the Windsor Framework. The major change is for business-to-business parcels which now require customs declarations. Parcel companies need to be signed up to a trusted trader scheme but individuals posting and receiving parcels should…
Ben Kemp
May 9, 2025
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Media Monitoring: 1st May – 8th May

  NHS England (NHSE) has published new guidance setting out how clinical digital systems can support optimal antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) within healthcare organisations BSAC welcomes this important development and looks forward to seeing how this vision will be translated into Trust-level work plans that are properly resourced and coordinated. BSAC also acknowledges this guidance will be useful, and should be…
Ben Kemp
May 8, 2025
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UKHSA X-ray Irradiated Pathogen Reagents: A Game-Changer for Diagnostic Development

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is excited to announce the availability of its innovative X-ray irradiated pathogen reagents service, offering a unique solution to one of the most significant challenges facing scientists today: safe access to high-consequence pathogens. Overcoming Containment Barriers in Diagnostic Development Working with high-risk pathogens typically requires specialised containment facilities (Hazard Group 3 or 4), which…
Ben Kemp
May 8, 2025
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UK-India trade agreement finalised

After years of negotiations, the landmark UK-India trade deal has been finalised. For our industry, we welcome the reduction of tariffs and rules of origin on medical devices, making it easier for BIVDA members to export to India, and access to billions of pounds worth of tenders for UK companies. Indian tariffs will now be slashed across the board, locking…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025
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The War in Ukraine: the AMR problem

Amidst the ceaseless bloodshed and tragedy endured by the Ukrainian army, a health challenge of international concern continues to fester. This is, of course, in reference to the most fearsome acronym in global health: AMR. The health systems across Ukraine, overwhelmed by the wounded and maimed, provide the unfortunately fertile ground for accelerated antimicrobial resistance. Increased use of antibiotics with…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025
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BIVDA community diagnostics report raised in Parliamentary question

We are pleased to announce that, after writing to the foreword to our recent consensus statement on community diagnostics, Exeter's Labour MP Steve Race asked the following question in Parliament: "To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the report by the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association entitled Unlocking our communities diagnostic potential: the…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025
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Majority of pharmacists asked for unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions daily

Pharmacists are regularly confronted with inappropriate requests for antibiotics, with some individuals even stockpiling them for use during holidays despite the growing danger of antimicrobial resistance, according to a recent report. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), which represents 6,000 independent community pharmacies across England, revealed that pharmacy staff are often asked to supply antibiotics for minor conditions like colds and…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025
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Some bacteria already resistant to newest NHS antibiotic

A new study published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that some bacteria have already become resistant to one of the newest antibiotics introduced to the NHS. Thankfully the levels of resistance are still low, but the data is an important reminder to ensure that antibiotics are used appropriately to slow down the development of resistance. Ceftazidime/avibactam is an antibiotic used…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025
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