Europe

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...

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...

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...

Only one in 10 European hospitals are adequately protected against phishing 

A new survey of European-based clinics and hospitals has revealed less than one in 10 institutions have correctly implemented basic phishing and spoofing protection.   The new research by EasyDMARC  revealed the security policies of 2,000...

Seqera Labs and Genomics England enhance genomic research capabilities

Seqera Labs, a leading provider of secure workflow orchestration software in the life sciences sector, has partnered with Genomics England. The new collaboration between Seqera Labs and Genomics England will enable whole genome analysis to be carried...

Cardiff University makes revolutionary development in nanotechnology 

A new method of controlling the shape of tiny particles – about one-tenth of the width of human hair – could make the technology powering our daily lives more stable and efficient, scientists at Cardiff University claim.  The process...

Study reveals need to improve conversations about induction of labour in clinical settings

Norgine, a leading European specialist pharmaceutical company, has announced the findings of its study. This study highlights the need to increase quality conversations and informed shared decision-making between expectant mothers and their healthcare...

Healthcare accessibility and practitioner well-being addressed across Europe

Equinix and Aurora Innovation, a vendor of communication services and solutions for healthcare providers, have announced a collaboration to expand Aurora Innovation’s capabilities across Europe. Focusing on improving patient access to...

MHRA trailing stem cell robot that could transform the availability of cell therapies

An innovative new robot that grows stem cells – the CellQualiaIntelligent Cell Processing System – is being trialled by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This robotic system has the potential to bring safer and more...

UK Government sets out strategy to protect NHS from cyberattacks

Patients will benefit from bolstered protection to the nation’s health and adult social care services as a new cybersecurity strategy for England is published. The cybersecurity strategy for health and adult social care sets out a...

Swansea University acquires funding to develop VR training

A high-tech Swansea University initiative to develop specialist virtual reality training for healthcare professionals has secured a major funding boost. The project, entitled Virtual Reality a Welsh Reality, has been awarded almost £900,000 to...

World’s smallest medical device to tackle NHS ophthalmology backlogs

Over two million people in the UK are living with sight loss. However, NHS backlogs are significantly impacting the quick treatment and diagnosis of them. To combat this, Glaukos has developed iStent inject, we hear more below… Today sees the...