A new study is exploring whether it is possible to use data from social media to spot the early stages of a severe psychiatric mental illness. The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and IBM have come together to develop AI that aims to predict a patient’s psychiatric diagnosis more than […]
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New Zealand Ministry of Health completes ‘world-leading’ trial for contact-tracing Bluetooth card
The New Zealand Ministry of Health has completed a trial for Bluetooth card contact tracing technology, which is intended to help minimise COVID-19 outbreaks. Purported to be world-leading, the community-led tech trial was focused on a wearable Bluetooth card designed by Te Arawa COVID hub, the Ministry of Health, the […]
Cerner makes £282 million data and analytics consultancy acquisition
Cerner has announced an agreement to acquire a data, analytics and research consultancy for £282 million. The acquisition of the health division of Kantar Health, a London based global analytics company, is expected to support Cerner’s client base engage with life sciences for funded research studies, and harness data initiatives […]
UNICEF and Microsoft team-up for global open source case management tool
UNICEF and Microsoft have been developing a new tool, Primero X, to support social service providers coordinate support to vulnerable children. The web application is currently being piloted in Ghana, with an aim to roll-out to other countries in 2022. The first version of the software is being used in 29 […]
Amazon launches Amazon Pharmacy store and app
Amazon this week has announced the launch of Amazon Pharmacy, a new store on Amazon and App for users to purchase their prescription medications. The company said Amazon Prime members are eligible for free two-day delivery and discounts of up to 80% on medicines and 40% on branded medicines. In July […]
WHO launches portal for global data on the health and well-being of older people
The Word Health Organization has announced it is launching the first portal that brings together data on global indicators for monitoring the health and well-being of people aged 60 and over. The data included in the portal covers indicators such as: percentage of older people aged 60 years and over; healthy […]
COVID cases data overlay on Google Maps
Google is to release new functionality this week to overlay COVID cases data on Google Maps. Data from 220 countries will be used to overlay Google Maps, enabling a user to drill down to a location to understand key metrics, such as the seven-day average of new COVID cases per […]
AI radiology platform secures £7.2m in funding
QUIBIM, a medtech company that specialises in artificial intelligence and image processing technologies has raised £7.2million in funding from investors. The company has developed over 20 algorithms for a range of conditions including cancer, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis and liver disease. It has recently launched chest X-ray and CT scan products for COVID-19, […]
Amazon launches no programming app building platform
Amazon has launched a new tool, Amazon Honeycode, to allow anyone to build mobile and web application without programming required. The platform has initially been made available in Oregon, USA, with more regions coming soon. It means that anyone can build a mobile or web application without the need to […]
Livi announces merger of Swedish healthcare provider
KRY, known as Livi in English speaking markets, has merged with healthcare company Helsa one of the largest healthcare companies in Sweden. KRY provides a platform to enable patients to see a doctor or a psychologist by video, at a time and place that suits them. The merger will combine […]
