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Posted on 13.05.2019
Data Protection: If It ain’t broke, don’t fix it?
On May 25, 2018, the GDPR became effective across the EU, simultaneously resulting in a ‘consistent and homogenous application’ of data protection rules across the Union (per Recital 10 of the Regulation). For data protection professionals at medical technology companies, the clarity brought by the GDPR has meant that resources can be redirected towards ensuring […]
Posted on 07.06.2018
Kidney Disease: catch it early to save lives and money
This blog is part of the Early Diagnosis campaign #BeFirst Early diagnosis and care can prevent illness from developing and slow disease progression. Lab tests, genetic tests, tests for chronic diseases and modern lab diagnostics can help facilitate earlier intervention and improves outcomes for patients and are increasingly valuable in informing treatment choice. Read the other […]
Posted on 08.05.2018
Diagnosing STIs: faster tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea can help reduce the spread of disease
This blog is part of the Early Diagnosis campaign #BeFirstEarly diagnosis and care can prevent illness from developing and slow disease progression. Lab tests, genetic tests, tests for chronic diseases and modern lab diagnostics can help facilitate earlier intervention and improves outcomes for patients and are increasingly valuable in informing treatment choice. Read the other blogs here: A […]
Posted on 26.07.2017
The role of medtech in fighting hepatitis
International efforts to tackle the hepatitis pandemic have reached new heights, especially in the past year since the 69th World Health Assembly (WHA) endorsed the Global Health Sector Strategy (GHSS) on viral hepatitis 2016–2021. It is estimated that some 325 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus […]
Posted on 17.05.2017
World Health Assembly kicks off next week
The world’s highest health policy-setting body, World Health Assembly (WHA), is set to hold its 70th annual meeting in Geneva from 22-31 May 2017. It is here that health ministers from the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) 194 member states will review the WHO’s work, set new goals and assign new tasks. Delegates at #WHA70 are […]
Posted on 29.03.2017
Looking the Other Way: What About Upstream Corporate Considerations?
As a medtech lawyer, my focus naturally gravitates to assessing “downstream” relationships and risk; that is, analysis of the legal arrangements between manufacturers, distribution agents, and health care providers that together bring medical technologies to the patient’s bedside. These relationships can be complex, as are the legal issues they raise. But ensuring ethical standards in these relationships […]
Posted on 01.02.2017
We’re living longer – but can we live better?
Most Europeans born today will live into their eighties but behind that impressive statistic lie inequalities and ill-health. It’s time we focused on adding life to years instead of years to life. In 1990, life expectancy at birth was 74.1 years in Europe. Today, it’s 80.9. This is a remarkable achievement, by any measure. However, […]
Posted on 07.10.2015
‘Medtech Discoveries’ – come face-to-face with medical innovation
Big news: I am excited to announce that MedTech Europe will be holding its first interactive exhibition on the European Parliament’s esplanade next month. ‘MedTech Discoveries’ will run from 9 to 12 November, showcasing the world of medical technologies and its value to people. Join us to find out what medtech is all about. What […]
Posted on 16.10.2014
Big data – Mobile Health: Revolution or evolution of healthcare?
Electronic patient files, imaging diagnostics, electronic medical records, picture archiving and communications systems, home care, as well as self-diagnostics: The healthcare system has long since arrived in the Digital Age. The ever more intensive use of digital information will completely revolutionize the healthcare system as we know it. According to the PwC study, “Emerging m-health: […]