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Posted on 22.07.2020
MedTech Facts (and Figures) everyone should know
‘Data-driven decision making’ has become a buzzword in policy discussions throughout the past years. On one hand, from a supply point of view, with the digital revolution we generate and have access to an ever-growing pool of data. We continuously collect and analyse information about every aspect of our life, whether personal or professional. On […]
Posted on 20.05.2020
Medtech role in the global response to the COVID-19
This blog is part of a blog series that showcases the medtech role in the different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read here more COVID-19 related blogs. More info on MedTech Europe’s info hub. The medical technology industry have played a pivotal role in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it will be central […]
Posted on 19.03.2020
Horizon Europe: 6 priorities for health Research & Innovation
What key health questions should EU Research & Innovation (R&I) funding aim to address? The Horizon Europe (2021-2027) Health Cluster has provided an answer – well, six answers – which will shape R&I for most of the coming decade. This will also drive my own work in leading the R&I Partnership Policy of MedTech Europe. […]
Posted on 17.12.2019
The 3 ways in which the EU can improve peoples’ heart health
Even in 2019, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the number 1 killer globally, accounting for almost 2 million deaths in the EU alone every year. These diseases are linked to huge inequalities, with more cardiovascular-related deaths in women than men, and more CVD-related deaths in middle-income than high-income countries, as a recent study from the European […]
Posted on 05.12.2019
Millions of patients suffering with AF may be missing out on a life-saving procedure
Our recently published report examining the available treatment options for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) across Europe has found that millions of patients suffering with the condition don’t have access to a potentially life-saving treatment — catheter ablation therapy. Currently, 11 million people in Europe are affected by AF, a condition characterized by an irregular and often […]
Posted on 18.11.2019
Checklist culture: how simple solutions can revolutionise patient safety and tackle AMR
As we mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week and European Antibiotic Awareness Day, it is vital that we do all we can to address antimicrobial resistance. The medtech sector supports a wide range of tools that reduce infection risk and support antimicrobial stewardship – some are technologically sophisticated; others are startlingly simple. Checklists are just one […]
Posted on 29.10.2019
Fighting stroke together
Claiming a life every six seconds, it seems fair to say that stroke has reached epidemic proportions. In Europe alone, it accounts for 1.1 million deaths each year — that’s 10% of all deaths in men and 15% of all deaths in women. Today’s annual World Stroke Day is a poignant reminder to all of […]
Posted on 08.10.2019
Is the UK accelerating the shift to digital health?
Back in 2018 the UK signed up, alongside thirteen other nations[1], to the Global Digital Health Partnership (GDHP). This global network brings together governments, digital health agencies and the World Health Organization to support the use of digital technology in healthcare. The UK is pushing hard to digitise the delivery and management of healthcare. Some surveys […]
Posted on 25.09.2019
Treating heart valve diseases needs collaboration
World Heart Day is approaching and it deserves to be highlighted that as patient advocates in the heart valve disease sector, our relationship with the medtech industry is as important as our partnership with the medical profession and the healthcare system. We base this relationship upon the ethos of innovation, information and independence. I see […]