A new AI algorithm has been developed by scientists at UCL and Western Eye Hospital, London, to support clinicians when evaluating eye diseases in scans. The test, called DARC (Detection of Apoptosing Retinal Cells), involves injecting into the bloodstream, via the arm, a fluorescent dye that attaches to retinal cells, […]
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Health Tech Predictions 2021: how the experts see the year ahead
Most of us will be keen to bid goodbye to 2020 and welcome the New Year with open arms. But one major plus point is that, largely due to the problems posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen huge strides in the adoption and implementation of technology within healthcare […]
Year in review part two: your top 20 HTN articles
In the second instalment of this two-part series, HTN looks back over the 20 most popular stories we’ve brought to you over the past 12 months. To read the first 10 stories in part one please see our article here. Asda and Medicspot partner for in-store virtual GP service In July, […]
Health Tech Learnings & Reflections 2020: “more was achieved in eight weeks…than in the past decade”
As we reach the festive season and prepare to welcome 2021, there’s a lot to reflect on. It’s fair to say that 2020 has been an eventful year but, away from the headlines as the year comes to a chaotic close, there’s also plenty to be proud of. And even […]
Year in review part one: your top 20 HTN articles
In this two-part series, HTN is looking back over the 20 most popular stories we’ve brought to you over the past 12 months. 2020 has brought forth many incredible news stories from the world of healthcare and technological development, here we pick 10 of the most popular: NHSX launches remote […]
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Elsevier acquires virtual simulation training platform Elsevier has acquired Shadow Health, a Florida-based developer of virtual simulations in nursing and healthcare education. The solutions help to train and prepare nurses and healthcare practitioners for clinical settings by using simulations. It enable learners to practice and apply their clinical reasoning skills through life-like […]
Healthtech start-up launches tool to help reduce working from home issues
A health tech start-up has launched a new tool aimed to assess employees’ working from home set-up by using their webcam. Through a 10 minute assessment, the AI tool analyses shoulder positioning, screen-to-eye distance, screen height and lower back support, and also assesses wellbeing factors such as natural light, clutter and […]
From AI to support colonoscopies to strokes: the diverse applications of AI in healthcare
In September, 42 AI projects joined the NHS AI Lab through its AI in Health and Care Award programme. The programme is run in partnership with the Accelerated Access Collaborative and NHSX, and forms part of the NHS Artificial Intelligence Lab announced by Matt Hancock in 2019. £140m is to be invested […]
West Lothian Council adopts tech to improve medication adherence
West Lothian Council has adopted a new medication management system to help improve medication adherence and compliance, said to be by 80%. The programme, called YOURmeds, allows users to keep track of when they need to take their medication and report whether they have done so or not. This data […]
Birmingham and Solihull STP plans Health Information Exchange
Birmingham and Solihull STP has announced plans to launch a Health Information Exchange (HIE) in the next few months. The first phase of the platform will include GP practice records, basic information from secondary care, including hospitals, mental health and community services, radiology and pathology results and maternity records. Following going live, information from community […]
