The Department of Health and Social Care says the NHS will move from a ‘cheapest-first’ to a ‘patient-first’ approach to purchasing medical technology, as it aims to cut waiting lists and save money in the long term.
Features
Long COVID: could plasma viscosity detect inflammatory proteins?
David Manuel, David Norcliffe and Bernie Benson look at the prevalence of, and literature around, long COVID since the pandemic and consider measuring plasma viscosity as a diagnostic tool.
Reimagining newborn screening: the future of population health
As new technologies emerge, integrated, automated genomic workflows are set to revolutionise newborn screening. Here, Madhuri Hegde considers the transformative potential of these new advances, along with the ethical and policy frameworks required for responsible implementation.
Products
Eppendorf introduces next generation mechanical pipettes
Life sciences firm Eppendorf has announced the commercial launch of the Eppendorf Research 3 neo range of pipettes, designed to deliver accurate and precise results for accelerated volume selection, and optimised ergonomics.
An automated solution for urine specimen aliquoting
Microbiology laboratory and automation firm Copan has launched UriVerse, a state-of-the-art, fully automated system that transforms the pre-analytical handling of urine specimens by automating key manual steps.
POCT advances from Anbio Biotechnology
In response to recent outbreaks of Chikungunya fever, Anbio Biotechnology has announced the launch of its Chikungunya IgM/IgG Rapid Test, offering clinicians and public health authorities a fast, accessible diagnostic tool at the point of care. The company also has a new PCR system, for quicker POC results.
Agilent expands the Dako Omnis family
Agilent Technologies has announced the introduction of its Dako Omnis family of automated immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridisation instruments with three new models - Agilent Dako Omnis 110, 165, and 165 Duo - designed to meet the evolving needs of pathology laboratories of all sizes.
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