Plans For No-Deal Medical Transport Revealed
The UK government has set aside £3 million for plans to provide medicine transport in case supplies are disrupted by a no-deal Brexit.
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Could New European Medical Device Safety Laws Be Delayed?
There are calls for elements of the new legislation to be postponed because of worries that the new laws will result in shortages of certain medical devices.
Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine Proved To Be Effective For 60% Of Older People
This year’s annual flu report revealed the new adjuvanted influenza vaccination gave 60% protection against flu strains that were around during the winter.
‘Pink Drink’ Brain Treatment To Be Rolled Out Across UK
A new treatment that helps brain surgeons detect tumours is set to be rolled out across the UK.
New Medical Equipment Developed For Prenatal Monitoring
Two organisations have partnered up to develop proteomics assays to be able to determine whether there will any pregnancy or foetal health concerns.
New Brain Scan Could Detect Cerebral Damage In Starving children
The latest development in medical technology is a portable brain scan that can determine any cerebral damage in starving children.
Could Medical Devices Be Targeted In A Cyber Attack?
A medical publication recently suggested that health organisations need to be vigilant of cyber criminals using medical devices as a way to access networks.
European Committee Calls For Medical Device Transition Period
Calls have been made for a transition period to enable medical devices certified by a UK Notified Body to continue to be used in the EU following Brexit.