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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a rapidly growing urological concern driven by a global aging population. With healthcare systems under strain due to increased demand, resource limitations,...

This year, TheraSphere™ Y-90 Glass Microspheres celebrates its 20th anniversary. Since its launch, TheraSphere has changed the way liver cancers are treated, helping more than 100,000 patients worldwide and over 30, 000 patients in the EMEA region.

Percutaneous cryoablation, a minimally invasive treatment which targets cancer cells with extreme cold via a needle, was as effective at treating a type of kidney cancer as removing tumours via a...

Across the healthcare sector, organisations are reassessing their environmental impact and seeking ways to reduce it. Boston Scientific believes that advancing science for life goes hand in hand...

According to a well-quoted statistic, women are less likely to apply for jobs than men unless they meet 100% of the qualifications, whilst men apply for a role if they meet 60% of the criteria.1...

Across Europe, patient organisations are finding new ways to be heard, not by speaking louder, but by working smarter. Boston Scientific Foundation Europe (BSFE) is seeing how digital tools are...

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which provides evidence-based recommendations to improve health and social care in the National Health Service (NHS) in England and...

Recycling single-use medical devices poses a significant challenge for the medical device industry, but one that through collaboration with customers and partners, is a challenge that we can progress.

Healthcare systems worldwide are under pressure due to ageing populations, rising budget...

Boston Scientific’s commitment to improving the lives of patients extends to to protecting the planet we all share. Reducing our carbon footprint is a cornerstone of our efforts to confront climate change...

With more than 1.2 million people affected in Europe alone, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a major movement disorder. April is Parkinson’s Awareness month and people worldwide are raising awareness about the condition and stories from the community.

A new Institute for Advancing Science (IAS) has opened in the UK where health care professionals (HCPs) are receiving expert training on medical technologies from Boston Scientific to improve...

MILANO, 3 febbraio 2025 – Alessandro Albano è stato nominato nuovo Country Leader di Boston Scientific in Italia e guiderà l’azienda nei prossimi tre anni, identificando e implementando le...

Boston Scientific announces the appointment of Faruk Uzman as the new vice president for Healthcare Solutions & Partnerships (HS&P) and Remote Sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA),...

Boston Scientific announces the appointment of Kathleen Van Vlierberghe as the new vice president for the Peripheral Interventions division in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective 1...

For Tony McDonough, a resident of the U.K. and a person with Type 1 diabetes, peripheral artery disease (PAD) was more than just a medical condition - it was a life-altering challenge.

The kidneys are a symmetrical pair of bean-shaped organs positioned on either side of the spine, situated just beneath the ribcage. Each kidney functions as a highly efficient filtration system...

Boston Scientific announces new leader for Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. In Europe alone, over 6 million individuals live with this condition. AF can significantly...

Following treatment with TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres then surgery, Griffiths is back to enjoying life again.

While heart disease is often perceived as a male health issue, it is a significant health concern for women in Europe as well. Indeed, women are at a higher risk for specific types of heart...

Survey among 3,000 people with chronic pain in Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom underscores the mental and emotional challenges faced by those living with the condition. With one in five...

Boston Scientific has announced the appointment of Angelo Auricchio, M.D., Ph. D., as chief medical officer (CMO) of the Rhythm Management business in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). A...

Amidst the societal digitisation of the past decade, digital health solutions have emerged as powerful tools to bridge gaps in healthcare access, highlighting the importance of making these...

Improvements in a therapy that targets liver tumours while limiting radiation exposure to healthy surrounding tissue are significantly increasing the survival time of patients with liver cancer,...

The medical team at Panorama Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. ​ The digital solution developed by Boston Scientific is bridging the geographic gap in cardiac care, reaching patients from...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Spinal Cord Stimulation – or SCS for short - is a treatment option for people with chronic pain. Learn more about how the technology works.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rune did not let his life be defined by Parkinson's disease. See how Deep Brain Stimulation helped him to continue his active lifestyle.

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The plight of Ukrainian refugees has moved Boston Scientific and its employees to help, including by providing temporary housing across Europe.

Boston Scientific colleagues are reconnecting and collaborating following significant investments in key sites across EMEA as the region emerges from the pandemic.

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...

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...

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...

At a time when we face continued challenges and uncertainty as a global...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...