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FORUM Report: ‘Early detection of neurodegenerative conditions in primary care and the community’

We would like to reshare this important report conducted by the Academy of Medical Sciences' FORUM alongside the Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's UK. This is particularly pertinent to our industry given much progress is currently being made in identifying blood biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, as covered in the report. You can read the report here.
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
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Consultation: UK SMI S 06 – Infectious syndromes affecting the genitourinary tract and reproductive organs

This consultation is open from 31/07/2024 to 28/08/2024 You are invited to submit feedback on the UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations (UK SMI) S 06: Infectious syndromes affecting the genitourinary tract and reproductive organs document. Please note the title of this document has changed from ‘sexually transmitted infections’ and the scope has been extended to cover infectious syndromes of the…
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
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Would you like a visit from a Minister?

BIVDA have been in contact with DHSC regarding visits to member companies from ministers. This could be an excellent opportunity for members to publicise their company and raise awareness of the effectiveness of products to relevant ministers. As such, please could you let Ben know if you are interested in a visit as well as some background information about your…
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
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New Regulatory Affairs Manager for BIVDA

BIVDA welcome Neil Plumridge as our new Regulatory Affairs Manager from 1st September. Neil Plumridge has over 25 years experience in the IVD sector, both as an end user of IVDs, supporting Clinical Chemistry and POCT systems in the UK and Ireland, as well as working in and supporting IVD manufacturers in the UK, Germany and the US for global…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
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CAMD Consensus Statement

This week, European National Competent Authorities have endorsed a consensus statement and shared it with the European Commission on the status of the EU regulatory framework for medical devices. The consensus statement outlines common priorities for future actions to implement and current challenges to overcome. The National Competent Authorities acknowledge the difficulties in the application of the regulations but reiterate…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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IDAP Expo

The Innovative Devices Access Pathway, or IDAP, is a programme designed to speed up market access for devices which meet a particular NHS need.  Delivered in collaboration by DHSC, NICE, NHSE, and the MHRA, the first cohort came together last week in Whitehall. Speakers included David Lawson MCIPS (DHSC), Laura Squire OBE (MHRA), Jeanette Kusel (NICE), and Tony Young (NHSE).…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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Home diabetes testing for pregnant women

BIVDA member, Digostics, have partnered with Medway NHS Trust to offer a new test that women can carry out in the comfort of their home to screen for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. The remote oral glucose tolerance testing kit, known as GTT@home, is offered to those who have been identified by their midwife as being at higher risk of developing…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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