Scientists at the University of Sheffield have developed a new at-home test using saliva instead of blood, with the aim of providing a more rapid and convenient way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency. The test works by detecting ‘waking’ cortisol, which avoids the need for patients to have long screening procedures in […]
Month: January 2023
Wales to invest £7million for national maternity system
The Welsh government has announced £7 million in funding to support the development of a national maternity system. Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced the programme stating “several recent reviews of maternity services in Wales and the UK have called for the creation of a unified digital system” and added that […]
Radar Healthcare joins HTN Innovators
HTN Innovators, launched last year, is a place to keep up-to-date with the latest news, case studies and offerings from the health tech supplier market. It’s a place to share learnings and experiences to educate and inspire, where we host in-depth and practical information form our network such as thought […]
News in Brief: Royal Liverpool University Hospital investigates infections, Lister Hospital trials robotic surgery, East Suffolk acquires lithotripsy treatment and more
As always, there has been plenty happening across the health tech community. Here, we look at some of the stories that have caught our eye this week. Royal Liverpool University Hospital conducts study investigating healthcare associated infections The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has launched a study to explore how antimicrobial […]
Poll: What do you think should be the biggest priority for digital primary care in 2023?
To kick off our Health Tech Trends Series sponsored by InterSystems for 2023, we shared a poll with our audience of health tech professionals to gather their opinions on where the main priorities should lay for digital primary care this year. 106 people have voted since we posted our poll […]
Numed Healthcare launch patient check-in system with contactless QR code arrivals
Feature by Numed Healthcare Numed Healthcare has launched their fully contactless Envisage Patient Check-in system. Envisage Patient Check-in offers a range of features that enhance the arrival experience for patients and streamlines the GP practice. This includes contactless QR code arrivals, and full integration with the EMIS, TPP and Vision […]
NHS Digital launches API developer community
NHS Digital has launched a new online community to provide support and help on integrating with its Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The platform aims to support the health tech community who are working to integrate systems with national healthcare services. NHS Digital is now inviting professionals to join the forum to […]
3D prints support communication for visually impaired children in South Tees
3D prints to help visually impaired children communicate have been developed by The James Cook University Hospital and are now in use at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The models are made from thin layers of polylactic acid and include different shapes, textures and raised symbols. The colour, shape and […]
Dorset HealthCare University NFT expands texting support service for parents and carers
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has expanded their text service to provide quick advice for carers and parents. Parents of children and young adults aged five to 19 can now access support through ParentLine, a confidential text messaging service run by Dorset HealthCare’s School Nursing team. The service aims […]
HTN Now: Apira’s lessons learned from digital ICS experiences
Our final HTN Now event of 2022 focused on all things digital integrated care systems, and we were joined by a team from Apira for a discussion on the lessons learned from their digital ICS experiences. Apira, a digital healthcare consultancy, supports organisations on a national, regional and local level […]
