NHS England has issued a market engagement notice for potential suppliers of NHS trust early warning scores systems, to provide feedback into a proposed national digital specification. A national paediatric early warning system (PEWS) specification is currently being developed for supplier platforms, with an aim “that facilitates a standardised and interoperable method of […]
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Agilio Software acquires data management supplier
Agilio Software has announced the acquisition of CARAGON, an automated data management and integration supplier. The move sees Agilio enhance its product portfolio with the CARAGON product stack, which is used by 80% of the largest dental service organisations in the UK. The company provides three solutions to the dental sector, focusing on automated […]
Study of maternity app at UCLH explores access and engagement among vulnerable pregnant women
A new study has been published that explores a digital maternity app in use at University College London Hospitals NHS FT, specifically focusing on access and engagement among vulnerable pregnant women. The research entitled ‘The impact of digital healthcare on vulnerable pregnant women: A review of the use of the MyCare app […]
£100 million in funding for UK AI taskforce
The UK government has announced £100 million in funding for an artificial intelligence taskforce, designed to help develop “the safe and reliable use of this pivotal artificial intelligence across the economy”. The taskforce is modelled on the COVID-19 vaccines taskforce, and will focus on opportunities to establish the UK as […]
Researchers evaluate physician and chatbot responses to patient questions
A group of researchers have tested artificial intelligence chatbot technology to respond to patient questions posted to a public social media forum, comparing them with responses from health and care professionals. “Comparing Physician and Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Questions Posted to a Public Social Media Forum” was published […]
University Hospital Southampton to extend at-home testing pilot for pregnant women
A digital clinical diagnostics and diabetes home testing provider, Digostics, and University Hospital Southampton NHS FT (UHS) are piloting a new at-home test for expectant mothers. It involves an at-home oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), developed to improve screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). It means expectant mothers will be able […]
£12.1 million awarded to innovations through NHS cancer programme
£12.1 million in funding has been awarded to six innovations through the NHS Cancer Programme, an initiative supported by SBRI Healthcare and the Accelerated Access Collaborative. The funding programme aims to support innovators by focussing on improving early detection and diagnosis of cancer; either to enhance efficiency, coordination or communication through the […]
TympaHealth raises over £18 million
TympaHealth, a digitised ear and hearing health assessment tool, has raised over £18 million in Series A funding, led by Octopus Ventures. The tech is described as bringing “together three different diagnostic and treatment tools into one hand-held portable system” as a digital otoscope, microsuction system and hearing assessment tool to form […]
Transformation and innovation in focus in UCLH’s five year strategy
University College London Hospitals NHS FT has published its strategy for the next five years, with a focus on improving patient services, transformation and innovation. The new strategy focuses on five themes: to provide high-quality patient care, invest in a diverse workforce, deliver world-leading research and innovation, achieve excellence in […]
Mid Cheshire Hospitals and Canon highlight impact of community diagnostic centre
A new patient pathway at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, has seen 2,000 outpatient, follow-up or high-risk query CT scans delivered in nine months through its community diagnostic centre (CDC). Through a project with Canon Medical Systems, a modular CT building was created in five months, to act as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for […]
