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Media Monitoring: 1 – 7 August

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know A new blood test for Alzheimer’s shows promise in detecting amyloid plaques and tau proteins, key indicators of the disease. The test could potentially allow for earlier and more accurate diagnosis compared to current methods like PET scans and lumbar punctures. Researchers are optimistic but…
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
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FORUM Report: ‘Early detection of neurodegenerative conditions in primary care and the community’

We would like to reshare this important report conducted by the Academy of Medical Sciences' FORUM alongside the Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's UK. This is particularly pertinent to our industry given much progress is currently being made in identifying blood biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, as covered in the report. You can read the report here.
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
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Consultation: UK SMI S 06 – Infectious syndromes affecting the genitourinary tract and reproductive organs

This consultation is open from 31/07/2024 to 28/08/2024 You are invited to submit feedback on the UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations (UK SMI) S 06: Infectious syndromes affecting the genitourinary tract and reproductive organs document. Please note the title of this document has changed from ‘sexually transmitted infections’ and the scope has been extended to cover infectious syndromes of the…
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
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Invitation to join a workshop on research of Governance of Adaptive AI in Medical Devices – conducted by UCL MPA candidates

MPA Candidates at the University College London are researching the Governance of Adaptive AI in Medical Devices. Their research focuses on the risks and challenges posed by AI in medical devices and how those risks are increased in the case of Adaptive AI. (Adaptive AI is a subset of AI that is continuously learning from the data it is fed…
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
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Would you like a visit from a Minister?

BIVDA have been in contact with DHSC regarding visits to member companies from ministers. This could be an excellent opportunity for members to publicise their company and raise awareness of the effectiveness of products to relevant ministers. As such, please could you let Ben know if you are interested in a visit as well as some background information about your…
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
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New hospitals programme under threat following Labour review

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has paused the hospital building programme, a previous election pledge from the Conservatives, while a full review is conducted. She emphasised the need for the programme to be realistic and thoroughly budgeted. - Reeves introduced spending cuts last week while criticising the previous Conservative government for allegedly obscuring the true state of public finances, leaving Labour…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
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NHSE devolving further services to ICBs

In a letter, senior NHS leaders Julian Kelly and Steve Russell have announced NHS England's intention to delegate additional NHS England commissioning functions to ICBs. They believe this will enable them to continue providing care which best suits their local populations and deliver improved integration. This includes the final set of specialised commissioning and vaccinations, screening and child health information…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
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