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UK SMI V 44: Laboratory diagnosis of syphilis

This consultation asks for feedback on UK SMI V 44: laboratory diagnosis of syphilis. This consultation closes at midday on 5 September 2023 Consultation description UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has opened a consultation in joint partnership with professional organisations. This consultation asks for feedback in relation to the UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations (UK SMI) V 44: laboratory diagnosis…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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Media Monitoring: 19 – 25 August

More investment needed to ensure ICS success, health leaders say A new report has found underinvestment is hampering the progress of ICSs. Staff pressures, financial constraints, issues in the social care sector – alongside the continued disruption from industrial action – were identified as the main barriers to success by ICS leaders. The health leaders polled were, however, supportive of…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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Novel blood test may predict diseases in diabetics

A novel blood test may revolutionise early diagnosis of some diseases among diabetics. The breakthrough test can detect four biomarkers which are indicative of future heart and kidney issues among people with diabetes. A study has also discovered that taking a drug called canagliflozin lowers the level of those four biomarkers compared to those who took a placebo. Doctors regularly…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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NHS launches trials to integrate wireless technology in healthcare

New trials launched by the NHS are aiming to understand how wireless technology can further benefit the health service, notably how efficiency of existing digital infrastructure and connectivity can be impacted. Funding can be sought via the Connectivity Hub for projects which seek to improve digital technology. Applications are to run from this summer and will then be reviewed across…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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Spatial Biology Europe 2023

Spatial Biology Europe 2023: 12 – 13 September 2023 | Amsterdam, Netherlands Spatial Biology Europe 2023 is a high-level environment purpose built for connecting with the spatial community, sharing knowledge, and exchanging insights on the latest innovations in spatial research and technologies. Count yourself amongst the industry’s brightest minds and join us this September to pave the way for the future…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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100 Days Mission: progress so far

The 100 Days Mission was launched in 2021 under the UK’s G7 presidency to bring together like-minded nations to better prepare for the next pandemic by pre-emptively and proactively driving the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines (DTVs) so that they can be rapidly deployed within the first 100 days of a future pandemic threat being identified. In this article,…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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BIVDA publishes a position paper on Domestic Assurance

This week, BIVDA have published a position paper on domestic assurance routes to place IVD products on the Great Britain market. This paper presents the stance of the IVD industry in relation to domestic assurance and preferred routes to enter the British market. It highlights the considerations and recommendations to create well-structed market routes, with input provided by the BIVDA…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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