We’ve all been there and we know how frustrating it can be. You spend hours trawling through supplier websites to get an idea of comparative quotes in your particular specialist area, only to find the right products, but without a price listing. So, you move to the next step, which is to order a catalogue […]
Many innovations in the histology lab have been embraced with enthusiasm by managers and technicians alike – and with good reason, because the vast majority have been integrated almost seamlessly and have quickly improved accuracy, workflow and productivity. But there remains one stubborn exception to the rule: the automatic microtome, which has often been rebuffed […]
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Sep
Sep
We are pleased to announce our presence at the Institute of Biomedical Science Congress on the 22nd to 25th September at the ICC, Birmingham. We will have our key equipment on display with new innovative technology for you to touch and try. There are prizes to be won and giveaways for you to take away […]
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Apr
Apr
This Easter we collaborated with the supermarket retailer, Sainsbury’s and their Shrewsbury store to donate Easter eggs to Hope House & Tŷ Gobaith. Hope House Children’s Hospices support more than 750 local families who are either caring for a terminally ill child, or whose child has died. Sainsbury’s asked their customers to join in our […]
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Feb
Feb
Our team includes laboratory scientists who are always on hand if you have something that you need to ask. Whether you require equipment demonstrations or technical advice we will be glad to hear from you. Contact either by 0844 8080 900 and ask for ‘technical support’ or send an email to labsupplies@solmedialtd.com.
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Oct
Oct
On 30th October 2018, we attended the NEQAS Annual Participants Meeting at the America Square Conference Centre located in the heart of the City of London’s Square Mile. The venue offers a unique, contemporary event space with excellent transport links. The historic Roman London Wall runs through the venue providing a memorable back drop to […]
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Oct
Oct
When you think of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you might think of a loss of memory, but you might not think of a loss of life. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and interrupts normal mental functions. As scientists work to combat this with new drugs and treatment the numbers steadily climb. […]
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Apr
Apr
Recent events tell us that we could enter a new era with global threats from extremists and rogue administrations in the form of biological weapons. The International Committee Of The Red Cross (ICRC) tell us it’s never been easier to develop and use biological weapons. An attacker could use diseases such as flu or Ebola. […]
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Feb
Feb
On the 2nd February 2018 Solmedia team took part in the annual Cake Sale, raising money for MacMillan Cancer Support raising over £80. The team came together to bake lots of yummy sweet treats to enjoy together with a nice cup of tea (or coffee) and chat. Every year we participate in the World’s Biggest Coffee […]
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Feb
Feb
As a customer-focused company, we are constantly hearing that there is a serious shortage of Pathologists, and a survey by the Royal College of Pathologists found only 3% of the 103 NHS histopathology departments that responded had enough staff. Although the numbers of pathologists are increasing, the demand is outstripping the resources which are ‘delaying cancer diagnosis’. This increase […]
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Oct
Oct
On 31st October 2017, we attended the NEQAS Annual Participants Meeting at The Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh. It was great to be able to sponsor such an event with the focuses of Neuropathology & Muscle Histochemistry: Boosting Performance, TEM and Cellular Pathology Proficiency Testing: Process Related Opportunities. .
Following the European Regulation below, Sicura is the innovative solution for protection from formalin vapours. Commission Regulation (EU) No 895/2014 of 14 August 2014 amending Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), formaldehyde meets the criteria for classification as […]