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Saves and enhances millions of lives throughout the world every day
Is fundamental to patient choice and quality of life
Helps the NHS work more efficiently, by reducing time spent in hospital and getting people back to normal life faster
Yet...
Only 4.5% of the NHS budget is spent on medical technology compared to the European average of 6.3%
The Medical Technology Group (MTG) is an active coalition of patients, members of the medical profession, patient groups and medical device innovators. Now in our seventh year, we are making a big difference in widening patient access to medical innovations, including the latest treatments for heart conditions, diabetes, stroke prevention and continence. We want to see a modern and effective NHS that responds to the needs of the patient.
- Advance reforms that will ensure patient access to innovative medical technologies
- Recognise the work and contributions of leading medical professionals and institutions using technology to improve health care outcomes for patients
- Provide patients with accurate information about the latest available medical technologies
- The Group’s chief aim is to bring the UK level of patient access to medical technology into line with that of mainland Europe, by showing the health benefits and cost savings such technology can bring
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Expert supports angioplasty in women
19 October 2007
A new study by Dr Alexandra Lansky, Director of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation's Women's Cardiovascular Health Initiative, shows angioplasty to save women’s lives and reduce the likelihood of future heart attacks.
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Obesity crisis to cost £45bn a year
16 October 2007
Reports published this week state that obesity will cost £45 billion a year by 2050 if the epidemic is not brought under control.
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Lord Darzi calls for medical technology fund
04 October 2007
Lord Darzi today published the 'Our NHS, Our Future' interim review. Key to the report is the establishment of a new Health Innovation Council and a fund of £100m to help the NHS develop and deploy hi-tech medical devices.
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NICE announces 16th wave of appraisals
02 October 2007
NICE has announced the topics for the 16th wave of technology appraisals. Topics include computed tomography angiography for coronary artery disease and topical negative pressure for wound management.
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Calls for heart valves created from own cells
14 September 2007
Researchers at the Children’s Hospital Boston have stated that heart valves created from a young person’s own cells could prevent the patient from out growing them. This would therefore eliminate the need for further operations later in life.
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MTG Position Papers and Fact Book now online
05 October 2006
The Medical Technology Group's Position Papers and Fact Book 2006 are now online. Click on the policy agenda link above
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