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British scientists make cancer blood test breakthrough

British scientists have pioneered a new blood test which can diagnose certain types of brain cancer. As well as being simple and inexpensive, it could in some cases reduce the need for risky, invasive surgeries. The test could also provide earlier diagnoses, speeding up access to treatment and therefore increasing survival rates. Experts believe the test could be introduced into…
Ben Kemp
January 31, 2024
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Media Monitoring: 18 – 24 January

Health Secretary announces new women's health priorities for 2024 Top priorities to be tackled under the Women’s Health Strategy in 2024 include menstrual problems and menopause, maternity care and birth trauma support. Health Secretary addresses women’s health champions at major London event to outline plans for coming year and celebrate successes of strategy’s first year. £50 million has been assigned…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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First patients with inherited blood disorders to get world-first NHS test to curb transfusion side effects

From this week, thousands of people with sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia in England will have access a world-first ‘blood matching’ genetic test on the NHS to better match their blood transfusions, reducing the risk of side effects and offering more personalised care. The NHS becomes the first healthcare system in the world to provide a new blood group genotyping…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Chancellor champions the UK life sciences industry at Davos

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt represented the UK at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. He bore the message that the UK is a world leader in science and technology and ripe for investment from the international business community. The Chancellor met with chief executives from the world’s top-tier companies and speak about his optimism for the UK’s economic…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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European Commission publishes a proposal amending the EU MDR and EU IVDR

A proposal for amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 (EU MDR) and (EU) 2017/746 (EU IVDR) has been published by the European Commission (EC) on 23 January. The European Commission propose a gradual roll-out of the European database on medical devices (EUDAMED), obligations in case of supply interruption, and transitional provisions for certain in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs). This proposal includes:…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Upcoming BSI event – The Standards Challenge Fund webinar

The Standards Challenge Fund is a collaborative initiative by Innovate UK and BSI that aims to benefit SMEs. This programme is inviting SMEs to submit ideas supporting innovation in digital and technologies, net zero, and healthy living and ageing. Selected proposals, subject to due diligence, will form the basis for the development of standards that will be funded through the…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Funding Competitions – Innovate UK Smart grants: January 2024 & UK-Switzerland CR&D Round 2

Members may be interested in applying for either or both competitions: UK-Switzerland CR&D Round 2 and Innovate UK Smart grants: January 2024. Find out more below. Innovate UK Smart grants: January 2024 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. This…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Take Note: BIVDA Staff to have new email addresses

From 1 February, all BIVDA staff will have new email addresses which adhere to the following format – First Name / DOT / Surname @bivda.org.uk, for example, ben.kemp@bivda.org.uk. Therefore, please use the following email addresses from that date: Helen Dent, CEO (Interim) - Helen.Dent@bivda.org.uk Paul Fisher, Head of Policy, Programmes and Compliance - Paul.Fisher@bivda.org.uk Angela Douglas, President - President@bivda.org.uk  Natalie Creaney, Operations and…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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DHSC: Red Sea Crisis

Since mid-December there has been significant disruption to global container ship traffic travelling through the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks on commercial vessels. The vast majority of major shipping companies are diverting around the Cape of Good Hope. DHSC understands this could add to journey times and increase shipping costs. It is BIVDA’s opinion this evidences the need for…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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