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Jul 26, 2024
A new study published in BMJ Open (BMJ Open) suggests that using the FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System is not only a clinically effective treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation...
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Jun 3, 2024
6 June 2024 A 20-year energy reduction strategy helped Boston Scientific get ready to adopt net-zero targets under the Science Based Targets initiative and push forward on its decarbonisation...
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May 21, 2024
3 June 2024 Issues around staffing shortages and procedure backlogs are unfortunately all too often quoted as the top challenges facing hospital management across Europe today. The root causes can...
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May 16, 2024
16 May 2024 People with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) in the liver could benefit from a therapy that targets tumours with radiation while limiting exposure to healthy surrounding tissue, according...
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May 8, 2024
9 May 2024 Bassel AlQahtani, country manager in Saudi Arabia for Boston Scientific, recently discussed the milestones and achievements the company has accomplished in Saudi Arabia since 2021 with...
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May 2, 2024
3 May 2024 Boston Scientific and its logistic provider Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics hosted local authorities for the inauguration of a new distribution centre in Dubai (UAE) earlier this...
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Apr 15, 2024
29 April 2024 April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), the people affected by it, treatment methods, as well as inspiring stories from...
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Apr 8, 2024
Deep Brain Stimulation – or DBS for short - is a treatment for movement disorders like Parkinson’s, Dystonia, or Essential Tremor. Those diseases can come with symptoms like unwanted movements...
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Mar 27, 2024
26 March 2024 About three years after having a C-section, Eugénia Bonfiglioli started suffering debilitating pain in her lower abdomen that made it hard to walk and forced her to take...
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Feb 29, 2024
29 February 2024 Health care professionals (HCPs) and patients are working with members of the network Women in Neuromodulation UK (WiNMOD UK) to understand treatment for chronic pain. Defined as...
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Feb 27, 2024
11 March 2024 “Young graduates tell us they join our business because it fulfils their desire to make an impact,” says Benjamin Hilton, graduate programme officer for the Europe, Middle East...
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Feb 21, 2024
22 February 2024 People living with obesity in the UK can be offered endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), a minimally invasive treatment for weight loss, according...
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Jan 17, 2024
Spinal Cord Stimulation – or SCS for short - is a treatment option for people with chronic pain. Learn more about how the technology works.
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Dec 13, 2023
14 December 2023 Boston Scientific has received the 2023 Prix Galien Award in France for its FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System, in the Best Medical Device Technology category, for the...
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Dec 4, 2023
05 December 2023 Bridging the distance at the touch of a button: On-demand support solution empowers healthcare professionals to maintain high care standards. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted...
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Nov 22, 2023
24 November 2023 Minimally invasive focal therapies for prostate cancer such as cryoablation and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) are associated with a lower overall cost and improved...
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Oct 18, 2023
27 October 2023 Das Recycling von Einweg-Medizinprodukten stellt für die gesamte Branche eine schwierige Herausforderung dar. Durch eine Zusammenarbeit mit unseren Kunden und Partnern kann diese...
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Oct 9, 2023
9 October 2023 Most of us have experienced the sudden panic of not being able to breathe. Whether from choking on food or being unexpectedly pulled underwater, those few seconds can feel like an...
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Sep 27, 2023
The millions of people who follow Erika Rischko’s social media channels do so to get regular workout sessions that may include plank challenges, burpees, ab rollouts and working with 50kg...
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Sep 25, 2023
25 September 2023 At Boston Scientific, caring for human life is the common bond that connects our mission, business priorities and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. As we grow...
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Sep 19, 2023
Survey in the UK and Germany points to a difference in the experience of chronic pain, pursuing pain relief and the feeling of being understood.
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Sep 12, 2023
Boston Scientific announces the appointment of Caroline Bravo as the new vice president for the RM division in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Caroline will continue to build on and expand...
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Aug 22, 2023
Agust 22, 2023 On 12 July 2023, the European Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (CIRSE) published an expert opinion on the mortality risk of paclitaxel in femoropopliteal DCB...
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Aug 14, 2023
August 14, 2023 Clinicians have received guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in England to offer radiofrequency denervation to treat patients who have...
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Aug 4, 2023
Yannick always loved sport. From a young age he was active, especially enjoying cycling and being outside in the French countryside. He began competing in triathlons aged just 14, won his first...
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Jul 26, 2023
Rune did not let his life be defined by Parkinson's disease. See how Deep Brain Stimulation helped him to continue his active lifestyle.
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Jul 12, 2023
To understand if a company is the right place to grow and thrive, prospective employees are wisely seeking to understand what life is like inside a company. To paint a picture of life at Boston...
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Jul 3, 2023
Updated guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK has confirmed that when surgery is not an option, endoscopic ultrasound guided gall bladder drainage...
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Jun 8, 2023
June 15 2023 This June, 2023, Boston Scientific Foundation Europe (BSFE) reaches its 5th anniversary, celebrating five years’ support of life-changing projects from the non-profit community....
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Jun 6, 2023
When Lawrence consulted Dr. Shawn Blick for a urology concern, he had no idea that this visit would change his life. After experiencing Dr. Blick's expertise firsthand, Lawrence found the courage...
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May 29, 2023
Leon is a 13-year-old teenager from UK, he loves playing football and suffers from sickle cell disorder. In this animation, Leon tells us about his “worst day ever”, the first time he woke up...
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May 29, 2023
Right now, the global healthcare industry faces a worldwide staffing shortage that is roundly expected to worsen. A combination of factors is to blame, some pandemic-related – including the...
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May 12, 2023
Boston Scientific in the UK and Ireland will partner with Hertfordshire Mind Network, a local charity, to raise funds and awareness of mental health and wellbeing strategies to break the stigma...
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May 9, 2023
Clare Brooke Appointed Sustainability Lead For EMEA Region 10 May 2023 Clare Brooke has been recently appointed to the position of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Lead for the Europe,...
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Apr 24, 2023
April 24, 2023 Patients suffering from malignant distal biliary obstruction will continue to benefit from endoscopic ultrasound guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) following guidance from the...
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Apr 19, 2023
At Boston Scientific, our purpose is advancing science for life. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we provide a broad range of high-performance solutions that address...
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Apr 13, 2023
As Apollo Endosurgery officially becomes part of Boston Scientific, Astrid Monteau, vice president for Endoscopy, EMEA at Boston Scientific shares her thoughts on the value of this acquisition and...
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Apr 11, 2023
Natasha’s story has a happy ending but shines a spotlight on pulmonary embolism as a leading cause of maternal death. The birth of a new baby should be a magical time for new parents, but for...
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Apr 7, 2023
Every year, on 11 April, World Parkinson’s Day takes place to raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and to shed a light on the unique challenges – but also the inspiring stories...
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Apr 3, 2023
Xavier Bertrand appointed vice president of Peripheral Interventions for Boston Scientific in EMEA, leading the charge in minimally invasive therapies for arterial, venous and cancer diseases.
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Mar 8, 2023
Cardiology has long been seen as a male dominated environment – especially the field of interventional cardiology. But as time goes by, more and more women cardiologists are practicing all over...
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Feb 8, 2023
February 8, 2023 Simonetta Balbi has been elected as the new president of the Boston Scientific Foundation Europe (BSFE), effective January 2023, following her service as a founding board member.
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Dec 2, 2022
Female pain physicians are being inspired to develop their skills which will help to expand the number of skilled specialists in pain management, thanks to the training and networking being...
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Nov 28, 2022
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) has announced the first results from the ACURATE neo2 Post Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) study...
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Nov 16, 2022
November 15, 2022 Climate change. Environmental protection. Hiring inequities. Economic disparities. Over the past few years, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)—or the priorities a...
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Oct 17, 2022
Investing in Net-Zero Ambitions for GI Endoscopy The threat from climate change is clear and so too is its impact on human health. It is imperative that we all work together to minimise our impact...
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Oct 10, 2022
World Thrombosis Day – Keeping our Eyes Open World Thrombosis Day takes place every year on 13 October, the birthday of Rudolf Virchow who was a pioneer in the pathophysiology of thrombosis. A...
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Sep 29, 2022
DIGITAL HEALTH IS AN IMPERATIVE, NOT AN OPTION Angelo De Rosa, Vice-president and General Manager Rhythm Management EMEA Healthcare is a field where most innovations are created. For many years...
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Sep 13, 2022
Survey for Pain Awareness Month with 2,000 chronic pain patients reveals delays in chronic pain diagnosis and the impact on the quality of life. One in four chronic pain patients had to wait more...
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Aug 31, 2022
The plight of Ukrainian refugees has moved Boston Scientific and its employees to help, including by providing temporary housing across Europe.
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Aug 10, 2022
Boston Scientific colleagues are reconnecting and collaborating following significant investments in key sites across EMEA as the region emerges from the pandemic.
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Jul 11, 2022
Chronic pain is defined as continuous and long-term pain lasting for more than 12 weeks.1 There are 100 million people living with chronic pain in Europe.2 Here’s the story of one of them: Adam...
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Jul 7, 2022
For patients with a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) device, switching to a new DBS battery can feel daunting. Yet, batteries don’t last forever and patients might experience a reduction in the...
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Jul 1, 2022
June 29, 2022 From Ireland to India, Costa Rica to the U.S., women engineers across the Boston Scientific global network agree: To inspire more women to join the field means encouraging girls who...
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May 10, 2022
At a time when we face continued challenges and uncertainty as a global...
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May 10, 2022
Jesica woke up one morning and got out of bed only to need to sit right back down. She had what she describes as an intense pain that felt like “a million pins and needles” in her right leg....
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May 5, 2022
Aspiring students in London are learning about careers in medical technology, thanks to Boston Scientific employees who have volunteered their time to create and run a training and development...
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Apr 11, 2022
April 11,2022 The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are debilitating and vastly reduce the quality of life for those who have to endure them, impacting not only physical health, but mental health...
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Apr 7, 2022
Boston Scientific joined a select group of companies, considered by LinkedIn to be Ireland’s best employers on their 2022 Top Companies List. Ranked 17th on the short list of 25 companies, the...
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Mar 25, 2022
This open letter was shared with Boston Scientific global employees on March 10, 2022. Across our company, we continue to grieve as the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine unfolds and we mourn for...
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Mar 7, 2022
March 8, 2022 For female endoscopy professionals working across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), a theme is clear on career advancement: how can they rise into leadership? Fifteen female...
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Feb 2, 2022
February 2, 2022 For the seventh consecutive year, Boston Scientific is recognized on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Companies are selected based on nine attributes...
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Jan 19, 2022
Darragh Tolan has been appointed to vice president for the Growth Emerging Markets at Boston Scientific in EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa). Growth Emerging Markets (GEM) constitutes a cluster...
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Jan 19, 2022
Award recognizes company’s long-term efforts to create equal opportunities for growth for women and multicultural talent January 19, 2021 Boston Scientific was honored with a 2022 Catalyst...
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Jan 3, 2022
Astrid Monteau has been appointed to vice president for the Endoscopy division at Boston Scientific in EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa). In this role, Astrid leads a large...
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Nov 10, 2021
November 9, 2021 Our commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world comes with a responsibility to protect the planet we all share. Recently, we spoke with Brad Sorenson, senior...
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Nov 10, 2021
October 28, 2021 For a global company dedicated to delivering innovative and life-changing medical solutions, upholding the highest quality standards is essential. We spoke with Roz Burke, senior...
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Sep 29, 2021
Increasing patient safety. Improving clinical outcomes. Enabling rapid innovation. These are just a few of the many benefits fuelling the trend toward single-use devices in the field of endoscopy....
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Jul 2, 2021
This article is authored by Miguel Aragon, vice president of Urology and Pelvic Health EMEA at Boston Scientific, and was originally published on LinkedIn. Let’s raise awareness around common...
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Jun 2, 2021
Nothing is more inspiring than watching an innovation take off and have a positive impact on people’s lives – and in my career, I’ve been lucky enough to be part of multiple projects to...
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Jun 2, 2021
For the sixth year in a row, Boston Scientific is recognized on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, ranking in the top 100 overall. Companies are selected based on nine...
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Mar 30, 2021
One week. That’s how long it took Darragh Tolan to realize he wanted to make his new job at Boston Scientific a lifelong career. “It was the culture. Everyone was focused, empowered and...
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Feb 10, 2021
The dual challenges of climate change and a global pandemic have made designing safe, sustainable and efficient workplaces even more important for companies and their employees. That’s certainly...
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Dec 9, 2020
Giannetto De Rossi, who has created heart-stopping special effects in movies for more than 60 years, is thankful for the special effect of an implanted “friend” who helps protect his heart....
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Nov 23, 2020
With the world’s population aging fast, urological and pelvic health conditions are on the rise. An estimated 30 million men worldwide are affected by an enlarged prostate caused by benign...
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Nov 18, 2020
A prostate cancer diagnosis was not something Alex Lamb expected. An active retiree, he ran daily and was feeling healthy and strong. Like many men in the early stages of the disease, he had no...
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Oct 30, 2020
With more than 45 million confirmed cases and more than 1 million deaths at the time of writing, the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc in virtually all countries around the world. Beyond...
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Oct 4, 2020
Digital health is one of those terms these days that we see everywhere – just typing it into Google gets over 3 million hits and countless hashtag results on Twitter. For me, the simplest...
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Oct 4, 2020
Scrolling through Twitter recently, a post by medical technology journalist Tina Tan caught my eye. Tina was sharing her thoughts on value-based healthcare, deeming it both a “new reality and a...
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Aug 20, 2020
Passionate. Self-Aware. Fierce. Fearless. Spend time with Rodamni Peppa, the Boston Scientific Vice President for Business Strategy & Commercial Excellence for Europe, the Middle East and Africa...
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Jul 8, 2020
Competitive pole vaulting is not for the faint of heart. Competitors sprint down a track and launch themselves into the air, summoning enough velocity to clear a crossbar high overhead. For...
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Jun 22, 2020
This blog is part of a blog series that showcases the medtech role in the different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read here more COVID-19 related blogs. More info on MedTech Europe's info hub...
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Mar 6, 2020
One morning in September 2017, Ian Dube felt a burning pressure in his chest. When he woke up in the hospital, he learned he had suffered from a heart attack and received a stent to help him heal...