The latest progress report from NHS England on its Rare Disease Action Plan, highlights progress against its four priorities of faster diagnosis, increased awareness, better co-ordination of care, and improved access, as well as introducing three new actions, and outlining digital and data work streams. In its final year, the […]
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Oxford Talking Therapies services introduces AI-powered chatbot
NHS Oxfordshire and NHS Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies services have introduced an AI-powered chatbot, from Limbic, as part of their ongoing commitment “in meeting the demand for mental health support”. The chatbot was trialled over a period of six months with the aim to provide patients with “interactive, supportive, and non-judgemental” […]
Google partners with Institute of Women’s Cancers to progress cancer research through AI tools
Google has announced a partnership with the Institute of Women’s Cancers, with the aim to find ways in which AI tools can help “improve outcomes” for female patients with breast cancer and gynaecological cancers. Formed at the France AI Action Summit, the partnership aims to develop an understanding of how […]
Apple launches new health study using iPhone and Apple Watch data
Apple has partnered with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, to launch a “major” longitudinal study via its Research app to assess health data gained from Apple devices, as well as third-party tech. According to Apple, this is said to help explore the ways in which different areas of health […]
Poll: What is the biggest barrier to responsible AI in healthcare?
For a recent poll on our LinkedIn page, we asked our audience what they think is the biggest barrier to responsible AI in healthcare – inadequate regulation, support for safe adoption, data and bias, or lack of evidence and evaluation? Support for safe adoption came out on top, receiving 41 […]
UK government announces £82.6 million in funding for projects harnessing AI to diagnose and treat cancer
The UK government has announced £82.6 million in research funding for three projects, two of which are using emerging technologies such as AI to tackle cancer. The government has also made a commitment to provide researchers with access to “cutting-edge computing resources” to help harness “the power of AI”. PharosAI, […]
University Hospital Southampton launches project linking health records and road crash data
A partnership between University Hospital Southampton and TRL, a global centre for innovation in surface transport and mobility, has launched with an aim to reduce road deaths by linking health records and road traffic collision data. Funded by £500,000 from the Department for Transport and the Road Safety Trust, the […]
Panel discussion: Utilising data to transform primary care, support operational efficiencies, and improve outcomes
For a recent HTN Now panel discussion, we were joined by a panel of experts from across the health sector to discuss how general practice, PCNs, and ICBs can utilise data and leverage technology to support operational efficiencies and improvements across primary care. Panellists included Kathryn Salt, assistant director of primary […]
Sword Health acquires UK digital prehabilitation tech, Surgery Hero
Sword Health has announced the acquisition of UK-based health tech supplier, Surgery Hero. The acquisition comes as part of Sword Health’s investment in the UK, and will see the Surgery Hero tool integrated with the Sword Health offering, with the Surgery Hero team integrated also. Sword Health describe itself as […]
Royal Bolton Hospital uses digital imaging for post mortem examination
Royal Bolton Hospital has implemented digital imaging for post mortem analysis, with the aim to reduce the need for invasive post mortems and release bodies to families sooner. In partnership with Digital Autopsy UK and Manchester West Coronial Service, the CT scanning suite allows organs and tissues to be assessed […]
