Interviews

Vendor exhaustion, insufficient clinical-grade evidence, and outdated risk management are some of the reasons the NHS is struggling to adopt AI. Haris Shuaib, CEO of Newton's Tree, shared his insights with the audience at the “Next Frontier of Medical AI” event held at DAC Beachcroft's London office on 23 April.

The FDA's final LDT ruling was struck down in federal court last month. For now, diagnostic companies can commercialize under CLIA regulations or apply for FDA approval. McDermott and Tribun Health have shared insights on the risks, pros and cons of both regulatory routes.

Cambridge-based startup Mursla Bio's liquid biopsy test EvoLiver uses extracellular vesicles to detect hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in high-risk cirrhotic patients. Medtech Insight sat down with with Mursla Bio CEO Pierre Arsène.

Biolinq plans to use the proceeds of its new venture funding to support US FDA de novo review, automation engineering and commercialization efforts with partners, CEO Rich Yang told Medtech Insight.

OneCell’s co-founder Uttarwar discusses clinical validation milestones, CLIA certification, and the startup’s strategic roadmap – from hospital partnerships in India to biopharma collaborations in the US.

Reimagine Care teamed up with MedStar Health to support cancer patients at home via an AI assistant and clinical support. Reimagine Care’s data suggests its platform can save cancer centers up to $1m annually per full-time oncologist panel and reduce ED visits by 30%.

“Infectious disease should be treated in the community, not in hospitals,” Alex Batchelor, Pictura Bio CEO, told Medtech Insight at the Anglonordic Life Science Conference on 3 April in London.

Part 1 of 2: In an interview with Medtech Insight, Uttarwar breaks down how OneCell’s proprietary single cell biopsy platform is rewriting the rules of cancer diagnostics – not just identifying cancer at the cellular level but predicting its potential return with unprecedented accuracy. He also shares how the company’s approach leverages single cell biopsy technology and machine learning to spot signs of cancer’s return before it manifests clinically.

AI systems used in healthcare are vulnerable to adversarial cyberattacks, which are a growing concern, said Atif Azad, a professor of AI at Birmingham City University. Azad’s research group has developed a method that trains AI to become more resilient to cyber threats through the use of random image adjustments.

Nawal Ouzren, Sensorion CEO and director, shared the latest industry reaction to US FDA layoffs at the McDermott Will & Emery European Health and Life Sciences Symposium in Paris.

Egg Medical is ramping up efforts to expand international sales of its EggNest scatter radiation protection system to shield X-ray procedure room staff without disrupting workflow. Medtech Insight sat down with Bob Wilson, Egg Medical’s CEO, to discuss the various EggNest systems, marketing opportunities and the competitive landscape.

In an interview with Medtech Insight, Dexcom’s COO Jake Leach and Adrian Gut, senior director international access, discuss the company’s global expansion, the role of AI in diabetes management, the challenges of securing reimbursement, and how regulators are influencing the future of CGM technology.

Vektor Medical is ramping up efforts to bring its vMap technology used to identify arrhythmia sources to more US hospitals, start enrollment in a multinational trial, and commercialize in Europe, pending the CE mark. Medtech Insight sat down with CEO Rob Krummen at LSI 2025 to discuss their plans.

People living with diabetes who receive continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) through medical supply firms show higher compliance, lower costs of care, and fewer hospitalizations after one year than those who use pharmacies, a new study shows.

Barcelona-based accelerator S2 Xpeed is driving the rapid growth of medtech and hardware start-ups in Europe. Operating under a "sweat equity" model, the program helps early-stage companies move from prototype to manufacturing readiness in exchange for equity. This month, the accelerator will add a fourth cohort of 10 more start-ups, five of which are in the medtech space.

Medtech Insight sat down with Anja Streicher, chief marketing officer at Women of Wearables, a global community offering events and education resources to support the femtech industry, to discuss trends in the women's wearables tech market, challenges and innovators pushing the boundaries.

Wearable technology must address women’s unique needs, said Anja Streicher, Women of Wearables chief marketing officer. Samphire Neuroscience and Amira Health demo wearable solutions for PMS and hot flashes at Wired Health.

Implementing a reflex test alongside traditional prostate cancer screening is cost-effective for high-risk groups, claims Prostate Cancer Research. Oxford BioDynamics sheds light on UK market conditions influencing the adoption of its reflex test, EpiSwitch PSE.

In this first of a two-part series highlighting digital and healthtech innovation in Barcelona, Medtech Insight visits the Barcelona Health Hub, a nonprofit that seeks to advance digital health innovation by bringing together start-ups, investors, health care institutions and corporations.

10XBeta is helping to develop a modular mobile health care platform as part of a federal initiative to improve the quality of care in rural areas. Company CEO Marcel Botha told Medtech Insight that the product fits the company’s goals of bringing treatment to the people who need it most.