The government has announced plans to ensure that Department of Health civil servants possess direct experience of the NHS frontline in order to improve their decision-making. Read More
GE Healthcare has announced the launch of a novel magnetic resonance (MR) imaging technique that can more accurately image soft tissue and bone in patients with joint replacements and other implanted ... Read More
Cook Medical has presented data on a number of its new products at Digestive Disease Week, the world's largest gathering of gastroenterology researchers and physicians. Read More
Tech industry giant Microsoft has kicked off an agency pitch for its UK business communications brief, with a number of firms having been approached with requests for information for the work. Read More
Novartis has announced results from a phase III trial that illustrate the benefits an Afinitor-based therapy regimen can provide in the treatment of a certain form of breast cancer. Read More
Sanofi has announced positive top-line results from a pivotal phase III trial of the selective JAK2 inhibitor SAR302503, which is being evaluated as a treatment for myelofibrosis. Read More
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is launching a new service that will help UK pharmacies to establish public websites with ecommerce facilities. Read More
Merial has highlighted some of the positive developments that took place at its recent Avian Forum industry event, which took place in Istanbul in April 2013. Read More
Boston Scientific has announced the commencement of clinical investigation evaluating the use of the WallFlex Biliary RX Stent as a bridge to surgery among certain cancer patients. Read More
St Jude Medical has been granted European CE Mark approval for a new disease assessment tool designed to aid physicians treating patients with coronary artery disease. Read More
Hotwire has announced the launch of a new San Francisco office that will serve its existing US and international clients, while also competing for new business. Read More
Pfizer has named the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the first UK partner under its Inspire clinical research programme. Read More
Novartis has won an award for its Arogya Parivar social ventures initiative from GBCHealth, a coalition of more than 230 private sector companies working to improve global health. Read More