Diagnostics and Digital Connectivity
Rapid advancements in digital diagnostics are revolutionising healthcare, offering unprecedented speed and precision in patient diagnosis. Connected in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices—integrating cutting-edge sensors, sophisticated software, and seamless cloud connectivity—are at the forefront of this transformation. Yet, as these devices…
Medical Writers’ Guide to Companion Diagnostics Under IVDR and Combined Studies in the EU
Companion diagnostics (CDx) play a crucial role in precision medicine by identifying patients most likely to benefit from specific therapies. Under the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR), CDx are classified as class C devices, and conformity assessment for market…
Companion Diagnostics & Why We Need Them
Personalised Medicine and Individualised Therapies have rapidly evolved in recent years, with a focus on bringing forth the “right medication for the right patient”. Although these treatment options offer a tailored medicine that can tremendously benefit the patient, the ability…
Navigating Combined Studies: The COMBINE Initiative and EMA’s Role
Facilitating the development and authorisation of medicines used in combination with medical devices including companion diagnostics is a key priority for the EU regulatory network. As innovative treatments increasingly integrate medicinal products with medical devices or in vitro diagnostics, navigating…
