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NIHR Leeds In Vitro Diagnostics team to lead a remote diagnostics event for innovators

The NIHR Leeds In Vitro Diagnostics team, in partnership with Yorkshire & Humber AHSN is set to host an event for innovators that will explore the most urgent remote diagnostics requirements in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The teams will present an overview of the support they offer, and expert Health Economists will deliver interactive seminars on mapping the…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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BSI looking for contributors for safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use standard

BSI have put a call out for those interested and knowledgeable in the field of electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, specifically for IVD equipment (BS EN 61010-2-101:2017, BS EN 61010-2-101:2017). This is to join their committee EPL/66, Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment’ in developing the above standard which is undergoing a revision. If you, or…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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BIVDA’s 30th Anniversary, Joint Working Party Seminar & MGM – register now!

Members are invited to register for BIVDA’s working party seminar to bring together members as part of our 30th Anniversary year. We are excited to be holding a working party seminar, MGM and Celebration dinner leading into our annual Regulatory Affairs Seminar on Wednesday 12th October 2022! This event is completely free for members to attend and includes an overnight…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 9th April – 16th April

Drug-resistant bacteria increasing risk of UTIs becoming fatal AMR is becoming prevalent in common illnesses such as UTIs – a major concern, particularly for the elderly Half of women and one in 20 men will be affected in their lifetimes https://www.aap.com.au/news/bacteria-turning-utis-into-killers/   AMR Industry Alliance 2021 Survey – Progress Report The paper provides an excellent summary of AMRIA’s work on…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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NICE undertakes world-first evaluation of antimicrobial drugs to tackle AMR

In a historic move, cefiderocol and ceftazidime–avibactam will become the first antimicrobial drugs authorised by NICE for use in the UK’s new subscription-style payment model. This forms part of a larger scheme with NHSE/I and DHSC to provide a greater incentive to research and develop much-needed antimicrobial drugs for the future. The dearth of new antimicrobials being developed and the…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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WHO Initiative on Patient Blood Management (PBM)

The WHO published an initiative to improve patient blood management last year and this looks like an excellent policy for BIVDA to raise in the UK. The three pillars of focus are: Detection and management of anaemia and iron deficiency Minimization of blood loss and optimisation of coagulation Leveraging and optimising the patient-specific Doris-Ann would like to hear from any…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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BIVDA to support TOPRA in IVD global market training

Ashleigh and BIVDA members, Simon Richards (Abbott) and Robyn Meurant (ACT-IVD), will be chairing and sharing expertise on the TOPRA course for IVD Regulatory Affairs for Global Markets. This will be held 27-29 April at the TOPRA offices in London, and feature talks on regulation in the UK, Australia, USA, China, Canada, Japan, Brazil and Latin America, Saudi Arabia, and…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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The Better Business Act – for a cleaner, greener, fairer future for all

Britain’s business leaders are being urged to ask the government to amend Section 172 of the Companies Act to ensure businesses, whatever their size, takes ownership of its social and environmental impact and are legally responsible for benefiting workers, customers, communities and the environment while delivering profit. The objective is to amended Section 172 of the Companies Act to reflect…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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National Social Value Conference 2022 and Social Value Awards – 27th and 28th April 2022

  National Social Value Conference 2022 and Social Value Awards – 27th and 28th April 2022 The Social Value Portal are hosting their National Conference next week. There is a varied and interesting agenda over the two days. Day one: Networking Day at the Church House Westminster venue in London, live streamed sessions online for those that can’t be there in-person.…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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New MedTech Strategy in development

The Department of Health and Social Care is working on a new MedTech Strategy. The Diagnostics Strategy was presented to members at the Annual General Meeting in March, and the Medtech Strategy to the MedTech Trade Association forum in April. The aim of these strategies is to ensure the healthcare system has access to safe, effective, innovative and ground-breaking medical…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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