'Most healthcare apps not up to NHS standards'

A firm that reviews healthcare apps for several NHS trusts says 80% of them do not meet its standards. Failings include poor information, lack of security updates and insufficient awareness of regulatory requirements, said Orcha chief executive Liz Ashall-Payne.

UK passes post-Brexit medical device regulation

The UK has enacted a new law governing medical devices and drugs, with a focus on patient safety. The Medicines and Medical Devices Act, introduced in July 2020, establishes the position of commissioner for patient safety to respond to public and patient complaints and concerns about drugs and medical devices.

Medical device players join forces to provide clearer instructions for use

Medical device manufacturers, regulators, and healthcare technology management experts recently joined forces to solve a long-standing issue for medical device processing: confusing instructions for use. These essential instructions explain how to properly clean, disinfect, sterilise and make the device ready for use on the next patient.

Measuring haemoglobin levels with AI microscope, microfluidic chips

A complete blood count can help ascertain the health of a patient and typically includes an estimate of the hemoglobin concentration, which can indicate several conditions, including anemia, polycythemia, and pulmonary fibrosis.