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NICE-recommended tumour profiling tests could prevent some breast cancer chemotherapy

NICE’s independent diagnostic advisory committee reviewed the evidence behind tumour profiling tests which are designed to provide information on the genetic makeup of breast cancer tumours. This information can be used to guide the treatment of women who have been through the menopause, and men, with oestrogen receptor (ER) or progesterone receptor (PR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative…
Ben Kemp
May 14, 2024
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The Evolution of STI At-Home Testing Solutions Webinar

This Meridian Bioscience and Practical Patient Care sponsored webinar on 29 May at 3pm will explore key advancements in molecular and immunoassay testing for STI at-home kits. Why attend? With the global increase of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the need for accessible and accurate STI diagnostic solutions has never been more critical.  Traditional testing methods are hindered by several barriers,…
Ben Kemp
May 14, 2024
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DHSC release five-year AMR action plan

BIVDA noted with interest the UK’s 2024-2029 Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan, released last week by the Department of Health and Social Care. The policy contains several themes that BIVDA is supportive of, but is light on detail. AMR is a systemic threat that requires systemic measures to tackle. Diagnostics are both a solution in themselves – by ruling in or…
Ben Kemp
May 14, 2024
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Reminder: Project proposals for the Functional Genomic Screening Laboratory

The functional genomics screening laboratory (FGSL), a joint venture between the Milner Institute, the Medical Research Council (MRC) and AstraZeneca, has opened a call for project proposals. Call open to UK-based academics, small/medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and pharma who have complex human in vitro models, such as organoids, co-culture models, etc, amenable to arrayed CRISPR screening. Through setting up collaborations with…
Ben Kemp
May 14, 2024
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Springboard Webinar – ‘An Introduction to NICE’ – available to members

On Monday, Helen Landels, Associate Director of the HealthTech Team at NICE Advice, hosted a webinar aimed at BIVDA's Springboard cohort on the work undertaken by NICE. The topics included: An introduction to NICE - Our Purpose An overview of NICE's HealthTech Lifecycle approach. Our Support offer - NICE advice If you would like to access the webinar, please visit…
Ben Kemp
May 14, 2024
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*CLOSED* Consultation – Urinary tract infection: diagnostic tools for primary care

UKHSA and NHSE have published these quick reference tools for primary care providers describe when to consider a urinary tract infection (UTI) in: women aged under 65 years adults aged over 65 years adults with a urinary catheter who have a suspected catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) It explains the flowcharts and supplies further information about diagnosis in different groups and about urine sampling.…
Ben Kemp
May 14, 2024
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*CLOSED* Consultation on the introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism

Following the consultation, “Addressing carbon leakage risk to support decarbonisation”, the government announced that it would introduce a CBAM from 1 January 2027 on imports of certain carbon intensive imported goods from the following sectors: aluminium; cement; ceramics; fertilisers; glass; hydrogen; and iron and steel. This consultation, being undertaken jointly by His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and His Majesty’s…
Ben Kemp
May 14, 2024
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Why data protection matters

As an SME, new start-up, sole trader or large organisation you probably have information about your customers, staff, or others that you deal with. It’s essential to help you deliver the products or services you provide. This can include contact details, payment information, CCTV footage, or even more sensitive information. People trust organisations with their details, so it’s important not…
Ben Kemp
May 14, 2024
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