Tag Archives: patient care

UEA Becomes First UK University to Integrate CMI Leadership Diploma Into Nursing Degree

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia will become the first UK university to offer nursing students the opportunity to graduate with both a BSc Nursing degree and a Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. The … Read the full press release

Embla Medical Secures Seven-Year NIB Financing for Healthcare Technology Development

(IN BRIEF) NIB has signed a EUR 50 million, seven-year loan with Embla Medical hf. The financing will support Embla Medical’s research and development activities from 2027 to 2029, focusing on prosthetics, orthotics and related healthcare solutions. The project includes … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia Opens New Anatomy Suite to Support Healthcare Training and Surgical Education

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia has opened a new state-of-the-art anatomy suite in the Edith Cavell Building on Norwich Research Park. The facility will support healthcare training, surgical education, undergraduate teaching, postgraduate learning and continuing professional development across … Read the full press release

Roche Supports Hepatitis D Diagnosis and Treatment Monitoring With New Automated Assay

(IN BRIEF) Roche has introduced the cobas HDV test, the first high-throughput, fully automated assay for detecting and quantifying Hepatitis D Virus RNA. The test runs on the cobas 5800, 6800 and 8800 systems and is available in countries accepting … Read the full press release

ESC Congress 2026 in Munich to Examine AI, Clinical Trials and the Future of Cardiovascular Care

(IN BRIEF) ESC Congress 2026 will take place in Munich from 28 to 31 August, bringing together more than 30,000 clinicians and scientists from over 150 countries to discuss cardiovascular research, clinical trials, digital health and new treatment approaches. Artificial … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health Launches ICP4Rare Diseases Study to Improve Diagnosis for Children with Rare Diseases

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health has launched ICP4Rare Diseases, a new research project focused on improving the diagnostic pathway for children with rare diseases in Luxembourg. Led by the Clinical and Epidemiological Investigation Center, the study will explore … Read the full press release

Réunion University Hospital Advances Modernisation Programme with Colas Subsidiary GTOI Involved in BFPE Construction

(IN BRIEF) Colas, through its subsidiary GTOI – Les Grands Travaux de l’Océan Indien, will participate in the construction of the future Maternity and Children’s Ward at the Réunion University Hospital in Saint-Denis as part of a consortium led by … Read the full press release

UEA joins £10 million UK-wide initiative to strengthen clinical research and healthcare innovation in Eastern England

(IN BRIEF) A major new UK-wide healthcare research initiative backed by nearly £10 million from the Medical Research Council will significantly boost clinical research capacity across Eastern England. The programme brings together leading universities, research institutes and NHS organisations to … Read the full press release

ISS expands UK healthcare partnership with Fulham Road Collaborative to deliver integrated hospital services and enhanced patient experience

(IN BRIEF) ISS has expanded its partnership with the Fulham Road Collaborative in the UK, which includes Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, in a contract valued at around DKK 100 million … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler Secures Regulatory Approval for Ru 106 Applicators Supporting Vision Preserving Oncology Care

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler has secured MDR certification for its Ru-106 eye applicators, ensuring continued availability of a critical treatment for eye cancer patients in the EU. The devices, used in brachytherapy procedures for conditions such as uveal melanoma … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Marks 25 Years of EDGE Transforming Clinical Research Management and Patient Care

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton is celebrating 25 years of EDGE, a clinical research management system developed by its Clinical Informatics Research Unit. Originally created to improve coordination and data access for research teams, EDGE is now widely used … Read the full press release

EssilorLuxottica Advances Med-Tech Ambitions with Addition of Belgian Ophthalmology Platform Signifeye

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has announced plans to acquire Signifeye, a leading Belgian ophthalmology platform operating 15 clinics across the Flanders region, further expanding its presence in specialized eye care. The deal follows the recent acquisition of Optegra and supports the … Read the full press release

Fresenius Medical Care Advances Precision Nephrology Through Hemodiafiltration and Artificial Intelligence Research

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care will present multiple studies at ASN Kidney Week 2025, highlighting how hemodiafiltration (HDF) enhances clinical outcomes and how artificial intelligence is transforming kidney care. One of the featured oral presentations links HDF to a reduced … Read the full press release

SCHOTT Pharma debuts world’s first 5.5 ml prefillable staked-needle glass syringe, paving the way for next-generation biologic therapies at home

(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma has launched the industry’s first 5.5 ml prefillable staked-needle glass syringe, expanding its syriQ BioPure® platform to support biologic therapies designed for home administration. The syringe integrates seamlessly with Ypsomed’s YpsoMate® 5.5 ml autoinjector and Datwyler’s … Read the full press release

Fresenius Medical Care Receives FDA Clearance for Updated 5008X CAREsystem, Expanding High-Volume Hemodiafiltration in U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its updated 5008X CAREsystem with additional features, enabling the introduction of high-volume hemodiafiltration therapy across the U.S. This new therapy, proven to reduce mortality rates by 23% in patients, … Read the full press release

NHS Lanarkshire and University of Glasgow Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Healthcare and Research

(IN BRIEF) NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow have formalized a Strategic Partnership Agreement to transform healthcare delivery, advance clinical research, and improve health outcomes across Lanarkshire. This collaboration will focus on reducing health inequalities, enhancing patient care, and … Read the full press release

SGS Belgium NV Receives Designation as Notified Body under EU IVDR to Support In Vitro Diagnostic Device Compliance

(IN BRIEF) SGS Belgium NV has been officially designated by the European Commission and Belgian Competent Authority as a Notified Body (NB) under the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR), EU 2017/746. This milestone enhances SGS’s ability to support … Read the full press release

University of Twente and Labmicta Partner to Revolutionize Laboratory Diagnostics with AI and Robotics

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente and Labmicta have formed a strategic partnership to advance laboratory diagnostics through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. This collaboration aims to optimize diagnostic processes, reduce turnaround times, and improve patient care … Read the full press release

University of York-Led White Paper Calls for Urgent Reforms to Empower Clinicians with AI in Patient Care

(IN BRIEF) A new White Paper, developed by the Centre for Assuring Autonomy at the University of York, the MPS Foundation, and the Bradford Institute for Health Research, warns that the benefits of AI in patient care could be lost … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Study Reveals Challenges Faced by Paramedics in Providing End-of-Life Care in England

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Southampton reveals significant challenges faced by paramedics in responding to end-of-life patients in England. Key issues identified include a lack of patient information, barriers to medication administration, and insufficient training, which … Read the full press release