A new health data resource has been launched to accelerate research into the relationship between COVID-19 and heart and circulatory disease. The CVD-COVID-UK consortium, in partnership with NHS Digital, links patient health datasets to offer a UK-wide and more ‘complete picture’ for researchers to work with. An initiative from the […]
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Google Health funds new AI study
Google Health has partnered with Northwestern Medicine to launch a new research study to explore if AI models could be used to reduce the time to diagnosis of breast cancer. The partnership said that 10 to 15% of mammograms require additional diagnostic investigation, and they hope the AI technology can help prioritise the […]
United Lincolnshire reports reduction in lung cancer waiting times
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has reported a reduction in lung cancer waiting times, thanks to a new pathway introduced. A service to support people with suspected lung cancer, designed in line with the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway, has been rolled-out at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital in […]
News in brief: AHSN innovation funding, AI support for brain cancer patients, Facebook PhDs
As February draws to a close, it’s been yet another busy week in health tech. The World Health Organisation has released its first SMART Guidelines, ‘The First 100’ tech suppliers have joined a campaign by the International Department of Trade, and NHSX has formally launched its Digital Technology Assessment Criteria. […]
Moorfields launches department of digital medicine
Moorfields Eye Hospital has announced it’s to launch a department of digital medicine to accelerate technologies. The special eye hospital said the new clinical informatics department will play a key role in the use of data and technology across the organisation and by its patients. The department will be responsible […]
UCL researchers lead £11m projects to investigate Long COVID
£11m in funding has been awarded from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to support research studies into Long COVID and the diagnosis. Data from over 60,000 people will be used across two research studies, the first to be conducted over three years […]
Innovation Feature: What to consider, how to foster innovation and how to expose opportunities
In part one of our innovation feature, we speak with Oliver O’Connor, Chief Product Officer at Perfect Ward. We discuss what factors are important to consider when bringing an innovation to market, how to foster innovation and how to expose opportunities. HTN asked Oliver a few questions… Could you take […]
First 100 tech suppliers join Department for International Trade’s latest campaign
In a bid to drive international adoption of UK health tech, a group of organisations have come together with the Department for International Trade to showcase their work. ‘The First 100’ tech suppliers have been selected to join the campaign based on their proven track record, and cover categories including […]
NHSX digital technologies assessment formally launches
NHSX has formally launched its Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC), an assessment process to review digital health tools. The criteria, which can be completed in days, aims to help local and national NHS and social care teams purchase and adopt the right technologies that have been reviewed by the DTAC […]
BMI Healthcare partners with Livi to provide digital access to GPs
BMI Healthcare and Livi have announced a new partnership to provide digital GP consultations for non-critical appointments. BMI, the provider of private healthcare with more than 50 hospitals and facilities, is to use the digital platform from Livi to provide greater access to treatment for its patients. Patients will be […]
