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Predict and prevent: time to re-appraise your healthcare technology
The ability for healthcare technology to predict risks could be a huge benefit to healthcare professionals.
You will have likely seen the impressive TV ads...
Diagnosing dysphagia in COVID-19 with telemedicine
Clinicians who are diagnosing and treating dysphagia in COVID-19 patients should use telemedicine in order to reduce risk to themselves, say experts.
The COVID-19 pandemic...
European public services overspending on technology
New research has shown that European Public Service organisations are overspending on technology.
New research from Insight has shown that 94% of European public service...
Confidence in AI for improving patient outcomes in endoscopy grows
A new survey has shown that gastroenterology clinicians strongly support AI in endoscopy to deliver improved outcomes for patients.
A survey of endoscopists, GI nurses,...
Major breakthrough in genome sequencing can quicken cancer diagnosis
A major breakthrough in genome sequencing could lead to the quicker diagnosis of cancer and rare diseases.
Understanding human DNA sequences can inform scientists about...
Revolutionising the study of the cellular origins of disease
A breakthrough in microscopy and endoscopy is set to revolutionise how we study the cellular origin of diseases – advancing the field of precision...
The technology of COVID-19: unprecedented shifts in healthcare
Since its emergence at the end of 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has had an unprecedented impact on people and economies the world over –...
Combining machine learning and cell engineering for cancer therapies
Scientists are tackling the ‘Holy Grail’ of oncology by combing machine learning and cell engineering to create ‘living medicines’ that precisely target cancer tumours.
Scientists...
Advancing understanding of TB and respiratory infections with lung-on-chip
An innovative ‘lung-on-chip’ is providing new insights into the body’s response to early tuberculosis infection and could provide a model for future research into...
AI in healthcare: navigating uncharted territory
David Le Penske, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences, Digital Innovation, at Insight Enterprises, discusses the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
AI is...
Next Generation Telecare shortlisted for Global IoT Award
The Global Internet of Things (IoT) Awards has seen the Memo Next Generation Telecare suite from Alcuris shortlisted in the Connected Health and Wearable...
Artificial Intelligence in healthcare and clinical practice in the COVID era
Caroline B Hing and Yasmin Antoniou of AI for Good explore the future of AI in healthcare and clinical practice.
Automation during the industrial revolution...
New Commission to explore role of technology in reformed social care
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) and the TEC Services Association (TSA) are joining forces to launch a Commission that will...
AI in healthcare: exploring innovation in the NHS
Mandeer Kataria of the Health Tech Alliance explores the growing role of emerging digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
The COVID-19 pandemic has...
NHS looks to improve care with AI in Health and Care Awards
The NHS has announced that applications are now open for the second round of the AI in Health and Care Award.
The NHS is continuing...
AI smartphone tool can diagnose strokes within minutes
Researchers have created a new tool that can diagnose strokes with the accuracy of an emergency room clinician from interaction with a smartphone.
Researchers at...
Impacts of COVID-19 on the telemedicine equipment market
The use of telecommunication technology to provide remote healthcare, known as telemedicine, has been helping with healthcare delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With technological advancements...
Taking a preventative approach to healthcare
In this article, Paul Burstow, TSA President, discusses the benefits of a preventative approach to healthcare in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 has...
Could wearable technology improve infection control in care homes?
A new trial is to take place in care homes across the UK to see if wearable digital devices can help reduce COVID-19 infections...
Surgeons develop new eyeglass device to display fluoroscopic images
Researchers from Murayama Medical Center, Tokyo, have developed a device that can be attached to everyday eyeglasses to display fluoroscopic images used for surgical...