Basildon Hospital has launched Maternity Direct, a free, web-based app that connects mums-to-be with an NHS midwife. Expectant mums and registered midwifes can instant message through the app and it also offers appointment reminders. The app was developed after the Trust found that women had many questions regarding their pregnancy […]
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DeepMind using AI to give doctors a 48-hour head start on life-threatening illness
A new research report from Google DeepMind has found artificial intelligence can help support the treatment of acute kidney injury earlier. DeepMind has developed technology that could give doctors a head-start in treating acute kidney injury, a condition that is associated with over 100,000 people in the UK every year. The team […]
App for cancer related fatigue added to NHS App Library
Untire, an app which helps tackle Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) is now available to download for free via the NHS Apps Library. Fatigue is one of the most common side effect of cancer with 70 to 80 per cent of cancer patients affected. The app provides patients with tools to help […]
New virtual tour launches at children’s hospital
A virtual tour of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals has been launched to support young patients and their families when preparing for a hospital operation. A new virtual reality doctor, nurse and anaesthetist have joined the workforce at the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital as part of the Little Journey App. The free to […]
Patient Access app launches bookings for local pharmacy services
The Patient Access app has been extended following a successful pilot to support appointment booking beyond GP appointments. Following a pilot with the Day Lewis pharmacy group, the app can be used to book appointments with services by community pharmacies. Pharmacy services that can be booked via the app include […]
20 Newham practices launch video consultations
20 GP practices in Newham are now offering patients video consultations to improve access to health care advice. Patients can book appointments with their GP via the Patient Access app, and in time, they will be able to by the NHS App. NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group received funding from […]
DigitalHealth.London launches Digital Health Call
DigitalHealth.London has launched a Digital Health Call with RYSE Asset Management LLP for early-stage companies to apply for £250k – £5m to grow their businesses The second RYSE Digital Health Call has now opened and is inviting applications from early stage companies that are seeking funding to grow their businesses. […]
AI skin mapping tech available to patients
An AI-powered skin mapping technology normally used by clinicians to deter the most common warning signs of melanoma is now available to patients. The Miiskin app has introduced the technology to help alert adults to new moles and marks on their skin. Research from the Office of National Statistics found […]
Salford launches new Transfers of Care Around Medicines project
Patients leaving hospital in Salford are now being offered extra support taking their prescribed medicines as part of a new digital health project designed to keep them safe from harm after a hospital stay. The new Transfers of Care Around Medicines (TCAM) system provides information about a patient’s stay at hospital, […]
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust implements AI in radiology
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has partnered with Behold.ai to support quicker diagnosis workflows. The Trust has deployed artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to support quicker radiology reporting by utilising the Behold.ai red dot® prioritisation platform. The red dot® AI algorithm separates radiology studies into normal and abnormal categories alerting radiographers to urgent […]
