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Media Monitoring: 20 – 26 June

Devon GP Practices Slash Antibiotic Use by Nearly Two Thirds GP practices in Devon have reduced antibiotic prescriptions by nearly 65% as part of efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance. The initiative involved better diagnostic practices, patient education, and adherence to guidelines. This reduction aligns with the broader UK national strategy to minimize unnecessary antibiotic use.   NHS England Drops Planned…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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Labour pledges 10-year R&D budgets for growth and development

Labour has unveiled a plan to invigorate regional development with long-term research and development (R&D) budgets. Deputy leader Angela Rayner announced that the party would establish 10-year budgets for R&D institutions funded by taxpayers, aiming to create 650,000 “new high-quality jobs that will be created as Britain shifts to clean power by 2030, with many more in sectors like AI…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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AI blood test predicts Parkinson’s up to seven years early

A team of researchers, led by scientists at UCL and University Medical Center Goettingen, Germany, have developed a simple blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson’s up to seven years before the onset of symptoms. The research, published in Nature Communications, found that when a branch of AI called machine learning, analysed a panel of eight blood based…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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EFLM Course webinar: Interpretation of Laboratory results on kidney function

On 5 September 2024 at 16:00 CET, the EFLM will be holding a webinar on 'Interpretation of Laboratory results on kidney function' led by expert speaker Etienne Cavalier. You can register here. Learning Objectives: To describe the laboratory reports of kidney function To provide examples of combining different methods for GFR measurement (creatinine and cystatin) To choose the appropriate combination…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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BIVDA visit the Health Services Laboratory

Last week, Kaye, Dawn and Ben were treated to a tour of of the Health Services Laboratories, conducted by BIVDA’s Laboratory Standards and Scientific Affairs Adviser, David Ricketts. Running 24/7 in the heart of London, the laboratory spans over ten floors and analyses a staggering 50,000 samples each day to ensure the capital’s patients receive vital, timely diagnoses. It is…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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BIVDA member NML release journal article alongside Mike Messenger

BIVDA member the National Measurement Laboratory have spearheaded a journal article titled  'Ensuring accuracy in the development and application of nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) for infectious disease' alongside eminent members of the diagnostics community, including BIVDA's Head of Regulatory Strategy, Professor Mike Messenger. The article, featuring in the publication 'Molecular Aspects of Medicine', discusses learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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Helen speaks at 2024 BioFocus Conference in Newcastle

The BioFocus Conference 2024 took place last Wednesday, bringing together industry, academia, and experts in life sciences to discuss the latest technologies, innovations, key sector initiatives, and funding opportunities. BIVDA's CEO, Helen Dent chaired the session titled 'Developments in Diagnostics' informing the audience of the work that BIVDA undertakes and the current trends in medical diagnostics. BIVDA member Sarah Sadler…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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BIVDA recruiting a new Regulatory Affairs Manager – apply here!

BIVDA are recruiting a new Regulatory Affairs manager; offering a salary of £65,000 +. This Regulatory Affairs role is to help deliver the strategic objectives of BIVDA and BIVDA members by providing regulatory support activities and insights across the wider regulatory environment in the UK and internationally. Read the full job specification, including how to apply, here. Closing date for…
Ben Kemp
June 19, 2024
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FREE Precision Oncology Diagnostics Forum in London – 8 July

BIVDA member BICI London are hosting a free Precision Oncology Diagnostics Forum at Swedenborg Hall in London on 8 July from 12:30 - 19:30. The forum will feature leading scientists from the UK delivering keynote presentations on multi-omics and pathological imaging technology. Following these presentations, there will be a panel discussion addressing current challenges and future trends in cancer diagnosis.…
Ben Kemp
June 19, 2024
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