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Media Monitoring: 2nd April – 9th April

PCR style test for breast cancer unveiled in UK and Europe MammaTyper detects mRNA levels in four key breast cancer biomarkers in a way which is faster and less expensive than current methods Test results can be obtained within hours and due to the kit’s ability to work on many different PCR instruments, testing can be done locally at greater…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
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MPs denounce the lack of progress by NHS England on early cancer diagnoses

The Government’s Health and Social Care Committee have issued a warning that NHS England is not making near-enough sufficient progress on detecting early stage cancers in the population. The Committee cited issues from staffing shortages, and post-pandemic delays for the delayed screening targets. 54% of cases are diagnosed at stages one and two, and the aim is to diagnose 75%…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
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BIVDA support Stick to Science’s ‘Week of Action’ to connect UK and EU research efforts

BIVDA is thrilled to contribute to the ‘Week of Action’ led by the Stick to Science alliance, from 4-8 April in support of the campaign to finalise the UK’s formal association to the €95.5 billion (£79.8 billion) Horizon Europe programme. This ongoing impasse is threatening to stifle vital scientific, medical and diagnostic research efforts that underpin novel approaches to medical…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
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Health and Social Care Levy introduced across the UK

After months of speculation, the Health and Social Care Levy has officially been unveiled this week across the UK, paid for by a 1.25% increase in NI contributions. The Levy, which intends to raise £39 billion over the next three years, will be used to tackle the COVID backlog and improve vital services through speedier diagnoses and the cutting of…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
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New paper highlights overlap in EU and US requirements to support efficient compliance

Members may find this white paper useful in ascertaining EU IVDR clinical evidence requirements and how manufacturers can efficiently comply. It is imperative that manufacturers do not underestimate the time required to source the right clinical evidence for their products. As the risk to individual and public health increases with each device classification under the IVDR, the corresponding conformity assessment…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
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NHS England updated the Trade Association forum with regards to their Evergreen programme

From April 2022, the first Sustainability Supplier Roadmap Milestone was reached with the adoption of PPN 06/20, which is taking Account of Social Value in the Award of Central government Contracts. As a reminder, PPN 06/20 will be included in all tenders from 1st April 2022, with all contracts requiring a climate change question within the 10% minimum weighting criteria.…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
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