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Novartis launches FocalView app

Novartis has launched its FocalView app, an ophthalmic digital research platform created with ResearchKit to allow researchers to track disease progression by collecting real-time, self-reported data directly from consenting patients. By adapting the design of clinical trials to suit the daily routine of patients, the app may reduce barriers to […]

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Tencent and Babylon Health to partner across China

Tencent has formed a collaboration with UK-based digital healthcare company Babylon Health, which will see both parties leveraging Babylon’s artificial intelligence system to deliver personal health assessments, treatment advice and individual health records across mainland China. By interacting directly with users, Babylon’s AI system can identify specific illnesses, provide health […]

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Applications open for consumer health innovators

Elmwood, a brand design consultancy, has opened applications for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) entrepreneurs innovating in consumer health to join Elmwood LaunchPod, a 12-week accelerator programme starting in June 2018 at the organisation’s HQ in Leeds, UK. With the shift in focus on healthcare, in particular, the […]

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Pfizer champions innovative healthcare solutions

Following an oversubscribed first year, Pfizer Ltd has opened applications to the second cohort of Pfizer Healthcare Hub: London. The initiative, which began in 2017, helps established start-up companies, innovating at the cross-section between health and technology, to grow. The Pfizer Healthcare Hub: London is a part of a global network of […]

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Biometrics could be a ‘game changer’ in autism care

Charity Autism Together has launched a £2.5m appeal to fund a ‘game-changing’ high-tech project with the potential to transform the care of those with severe autism. Around 1:100 people in the UK are on the autism spectrum. In the US, the ratio is now 1:68. Biometric technology measures minute physiological […]

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NHS England backs innovations

NHS England has today also announced a nationally backed trial of a technology to cut missed hospital appointments by supporting DrDoctor, as well as a further £1.5 million to support the spread of innovations. A new type of ‘bowel scope’ and a device that cuts infections caused by catheters will be […]

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Health Innovation Manchester awards £100,000 funding to fast track innovative digital healthcare solutions

Health Innovation Manchester has awarded almost £100,000 of funding to three businesses and organisations to help them accelerate their innovative digital healthcare solutions. The Innovation Funds provide financial support to projects that will improve the health and wellbeing of patients and citizens by making the best use of existing and […]