The results from the 2023 NHS Digital developer integration survey, to find out more about what developers have had to say about integrating with the NHS’s APIs, have been published. Although improving significantly in terms of overall satisfaction, findings suggest that there remain “key pain points” for software developers. In […]
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Study highlights potential of AI-designed nanoparticles in treating disease
Researchers from Cardiff University, in collaboration with Astra Zeneca, have used artificial intelligence to create microscopic particles capable of transporting medicines to target and treat diseased cells – a process which they hope will have future applications in treating genetic and infectious diseases along with cancer. The study made use […]
£36.5m investment from UKRI for healthcare technology and digital health hubs
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a £36.5 million investment in healthcare technology, with £20 million to develop and test treatments and tools using advancements in quantum, robot technology and imaging, and the remaining £16.5 million going towards new digital health hubs across England. Five projects designed to “create healthcare […]
DigitalHealth.London announces latest 17 SMEs selected for Accelerator programme
DigitalHealth.London has announced the latest 17 additions to be made to the Accelerator programme in 2023/24, with SMEs delivering artificial intelligence robotics, apps, remote monitoring solutions and more making the cut. The selected SMEs have “digital solutions or services that have the highest potential to meet London’s NHS and social […]
£21 million in funding for AI announced “to roll out artificial intelligence across the NHS”
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced £21 million in funding for artificial intelligence technologies. It’s intended to enable the roll-out of AI technology which, according to the announcement, will “help diagnose patients more quickly for conditions such as cancers, strokes and heart conditions”. The announcement sets out the […]
£31 million funding announced for UCL’s disability innovation hub
UCL announced last week that its Global Disability Innovation Hub has successfully secured £31 million investment from UK Aid, a funding programme which is part of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. The funding announced for UCL’s Global Disability Innovation Hub will help the programme to develop its policy […]
Northern Care Alliance NHS to develop app to predict and prevent patient safety incidents
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust has announced that work has started to develop an AI-driven app to predict and prevent “patient safety incidents” for those recovering from brain injury or other brain conditions. Recognising the challenges that these types of conditions can pose, the Northern Care Alliance’s Salford […]
£3 million funding brings immersive digital therapeutic solutions to the forefront for mental health
The UK Research and Innovation unit has revealed a series of new digital therapeutic solutions to receive a share of £3 million in funding. The projects feature a range of immersive technology including VR, remote touch and mobile gaming. They are intended to support conditions such as bipolar disorder, psychosis, […]
Study proposes new framework for assessing evidence from digital health interventions
A new study published last month has put forward a new framework intended specifically for assessing evidence from digital health interventions (DHIs). The research entitled ‘rigorous and rapid evidence assessment in digital health with the evidence DEFINED framework’, was published by npj Digital Medicine, proposing a framework to assess Evidence in Digital health […]
Studies explore impact of wearable devices in health tech
In this article we explore three research studies involving wearable devices, and their roles in supporting patients, research, population health initiatives and the potential clinical benefits. The studies focus on the use of a wearable device for understanding brain function in a more naturalistic setting, population health learnings from diagnostics […]
