Europe

Johnson & Johnson re-brands to unite its MedTech and pharma segments 

Johnson & Johnson, with its focus on healthcare innovation and tackling the toughest health challenges, is updating its brand and uniting both its MedTech and pharmaceutical segments under the Johnson & Johnson brand name to demonstrate its...

SCAN4SAFETY: The Government’s mandate for NHS adoption of barcode technology  

The Government’s mandate for the NHS to barcode high-risk medical devices is an incredibly positive step. Implementing barcode technology throughout NHS workflows and efficiently and accurately sending data to the national mandatory Medical Device Outcome R...

Redefining paediatric burn recovery with 3D scanning  

Artec 3D has collaborated with Romans Ferrari, a paediatric rehabilitation facility, to revolutionise the medical process for children who have suffered facial burns. Using Artec’s 3D scanners, medical professionals are now able to create highly precise co...

Digital health partnerships set to transform chronic kidney disease outcomes

Patient learning specialists Cognitant have announced two landmark partnerships that will give patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) access to bespoke digital learning content.   Clinicians can now easily share validated, interactive education...

Scotland’s ageing population reliant on innovation 

Dr Robert Rea, Head of Innovation at InnoScot Health, explores the urgent need for innovative healthcare solutions in addressing frailty care, offering insights into how technology and collaboration can enhance the quality of life for Scotland’s ageing...

Out of your system: digitally transforming outpatient care in 2023 

In the midst of England’s healthcare digital transformation, outpatient care takes centre stage with the government’s 2023 mandate. With significant investment and a focus on improving outpatient productivity, the introduction of new...

Money-saving deal gives NHS staff access to latest digital tools

A deal negotiated by NHS England will mean all NHS workers, including doctors, nurses, clinicians and support staff, can benefit from the full suite of Microsoft 365 workplace productivity apps, making collaboration easier and maximising time for care. In...

Boots completes drone delivery of prescription medicines in UK first 

Boots has become the first community pharmacy in the UK to transport prescription-only medicines by uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) – commonly known as drones.   The leading health and beauty retailers test flight departed from the British Army’s Bak...

Enhancing surgical precision: Intuitive’s vision technology transcends human eye limitations 

The surgeons’ desire for technologies that transcend the limitations of the human eye is growing prominent. Intuitive, an innovation company focused on minimally invasive care, is transforming vision technology to assist surgeons in achieving superior...

How tech can help translate new healthcare guidance for a wider audience

Technology has rapidly developed in the last ten years, with it never being more accessible – especially within education. Damian Smith, Chief Technology Officer, Podium Analytics, speaks to us about how the company is helping schools regulate injuries in s...

First ZAP-X gyroscopic radiosurgery treatments commence in France

ZAP Surgical Systems has announced that Centre de Cancérologie de la Porte de Saint-Cloud (CCPSC) in Boulogne, France, has initiated patient treatments with the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform. CCPSC is the first in France to offer ZAP-X and is part ...

Mammography Associate apprentices reach 100 across England

The drive to boost the breast imaging workforce and address national shortages has reached an important milestone with 100 Mammography Associates qualifying through an apprenticeship. The Mammography Associates are adding much-needed extra clinical capacity...