Researchers from King’s College London (KCL) have been using mathematical techniques and Computed Tomography (CT) images to create 3D replicas of full-size healthy adult hearts. The study is a collaboration between King’s, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Graz in Austria and Liryc – the Electrophysiology […]
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Video: Torbay and South Devon NHS in conversation with HCI about digital partnerships
On day one of our April 2021 HTN Now webinar series, we heard from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and HCI (Health and Care Innovations LLP) about their digital partnership and how their multiple conditions app, CONNECTPlus, fits with the trust’s 2021 transformation strategy. Adel Jones, Director of […]
Wearable tech and smartphone apps to be used in new ADHD project
A new ADHD study led by researchers at King’s College London (KCL) will use real-time data collected from wearable technologies and smartphone apps. The project – ART-CARMA (ADHD Remote Technology study of cardiometabolic risk factors and medication adherence) – is being funded by the European Commission, as part of TIMESPAN – a wider, […]
NHS AI Lab Skunkworks pilot project provides fast-access data search
The NHS AI Lab Skunkworks team has been working on a pilot project called ‘Data Lens’ – a fast-access data search that works in multiple languages – with the first-stage prototype now completed. A successful candidate from the 2020 edition of the ‘Dragon’s Den-style’ project pitch to the AI Lab […]
UCL scientists use AI to identify new MS subtypes
Scientists from University College London (UCL) have found three new multiple sclerosis (MS) subtypes – by using artificial intelligence (AI). Researchers wanted to find out if there were patterns in brain images that could help guide MS treatment choices and identify patients with the best chance of responding to specific […]
No going back? Visionable round table discusses how to maintain health tech momentum
Visionable organised a round table to give NHS digital leaders the opportunity to discuss some recent developments in health and care and what they mean for technology. Visionable advisors Rachel Dunscombe and Andy Kinnear outline some of the big issues that were discussed. These are exciting times for healthcare technology; […]
Kings Fund releases ‘shaping the future of digital technology in health and social care’ report
The King’s Fund has released a new report ‘shaping the future of digital technology in health and social care‘, commissioned by the Health Foundation. The independent report, authored by David Maguire, Matthew Honeyman, Deborah Fenney and Joni Jabbal, shares their views and conclusions, and a summary of evidence for how emerging technologies such as artificial […]
Feature: How have digital platforms changed the delivery of care in mental health?
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly put mental health support, treatment and provisions under the microscope. And it’s been well-documented that, alongside this, the use of medical and health-related apps and other online services has rocketed, as people are increasingly diverted towards self-guided and remote solutions. The shift to patient-powered care, […]
HTN Now April: EPR strategies, ICS, digital identity, EPMA, data, change management and more…
On 13 April 2021, we open the latest in the HTN Now series; four days of engaging, practical and insightful sessions where we welcome leaders from across health and care to share their work. Across the first three days, we will host 12 live sessions that will cover a range […]
COVID-19 mental health support programme made free for all
SilverCloud, a digital mental health platform, has launched a new COVID-19 support programme – ‘Space from COVID-19’ – which it has made free and available to everyone in the UK over the age of 18 years, indefinitely. The company hopes to improve access to digital mental health services during the […]
