Karen Finn

Karen spent the past 20+ years providing editorial services for leading B2B publications, large corporations, small businesses, individuals and students around the world. Her portfolio includes articles and business communications on pharmaceuticals, medical technology, healthcare policy, regulatory and legal systems, international trade and intellectual property. Her articles have been published in Scrip Regulatory Affairs, Clinica Medtech Intelligence, MedNous, SecuringPharma and International Trade Today, among others.

Chronic Conditions 9th January 2025

Navigating life with Type 2 diabetes

After years of being overwhelmed by a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, Mark Tiller stabilised his health with the support of medical technology. He shares his story with This Is MedTech below. “I went to the doctor because I was drinking and ...

by Karen Finn

Chronic Conditions 14th November 2024

Living with diabetes on your own terms

When Christel Oerum found out she had Type 1 diabetes at 19 years old, she was terrified. Now, nearly three decades later, her life couldn’t be more different. On World Diabetes Day, Christel shares how diabetes doesn’t stop her from ...

by Karen Finn

Cardio 29th September 2024

Grateful for every heartbeat

When Angela Schlegel went into hospital for Covid complications, she was shocked to be told that she also had heart failure due to a rare autoimmune condition. She shares her story with us on World Heart Day. “It started two ...

by Karen Finn

Chronic Conditions 25th September 2024

Going for gold with a kidney transplant

Darren Creed was shocked to learn that he had a life-threatening kidney disorder that would require a transplant years later.  The college lecturer and athlete shares his story with This Is MedTech during European Week of Sport. “I had no ...

by Karen Finn

In Your Head 22nd July 2024

“Early screening saved my son’s life”

Sara Hunt’s story is bittersweet. Both of her sons were born with a rare disease affecting the brain called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), but only one survived. On World Brain Day, Sara shares her story. “Alex was born healthy. Everything was ...

by Karen Finn

Chronic Conditions 25th May 2024

The importance of early diagnosis

Pritpal Kaur was a healthy and active 72-year-old when she suddenly started experiencing pain across her ribs. It was the first in a series of symptoms that led to an unexpected cancer diagnosis. She shares her story below to raise ...

by Karen Finn

Chronic Conditions 7th May 2024

Living with severe asthma

Rachel Murray has seen many advances in asthma treatment over the years, but her biggest hope is that people will understand how serious the condition is. She shares her story with This Is MedTech on World Asthma Day. “I’d ...

by Karen Finn

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