Europe

SCAN4SAFETY: The Government’s mandate for NHS adoption of barcode technology  

4 September 2023

The Government’s mandate for the NHS to barcode high-risk medical devices is an incredibly positive step. Implementing barcode technology throughout NHS workflows and efficiently and accurately sending data to the national mandatory Medical Device...

Redefining paediatric burn recovery with 3D scanning  

17 August 2023

Artec 3D has collaborated with Romans Ferrari, a paediatric rehabilitation facility, to revolutionise the medical process for children who have suffered facial burns. Using Artec’s 3D scanners, medical professionals are now able to create highly...

Digital health partnerships set to transform chronic kidney disease outcomes

10 August 2023

Patient learning specialists Cognitant have announced two landmark partnerships that will give patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) access to bespoke digital learning content.   Clinicians can now easily share validated, interactive...

Scotland’s ageing population reliant on innovation 

9 August 2023

Dr Robert Rea, Head of Innovation at InnoScot Health, explores the urgent need for innovative healthcare solutions in addressing frailty care, offering insights into how technology and collaboration can enhance the quality of life for Scotland’s...

Out of your system: digitally transforming outpatient care in 2023 

12 July 2023

In the midst of England’s healthcare digital transformation, outpatient care takes centre stage with the government’s 2023 mandate. With significant investment and a focus on improving outpatient productivity, the introduction of new...

Money-saving deal gives NHS staff access to latest digital tools

10 July 2023

A deal negotiated by NHS England will mean all NHS workers, including doctors, nurses, clinicians and support staff, can benefit from the full suite of Microsoft 365 workplace productivity apps, making collaboration easier and maximising time for care. In...

Boots completes drone delivery of prescription medicines in UK first 

7 July 2023

Boots has become the first community pharmacy in the UK to transport prescription-only medicines by uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) – commonly known as drones.   The leading health and beauty retailers test flight departed from the British...

Enhancing surgical precision: Intuitive’s vision technology transcends human eye limitations 

27 June 2023

The surgeons’ desire for technologies that transcend the limitations of the human eye is growing prominent. Intuitive, an innovation company focused on minimally invasive care, is transforming vision technology to assist surgeons in achieving superior...

How tech can help translate new healthcare guidance for a wider audience

2 June 2023

Technology has rapidly developed in the last ten years, with it never being more accessible – especially within education. Damian Smith, Chief Technology Officer, Podium Analytics, speaks to us about how the company is helping schools regulate...

First ZAP-X gyroscopic radiosurgery treatments commence in France

25 May 2023

ZAP Surgical Systems has announced that Centre de Cancérologie de la Porte de Saint-Cloud (CCPSC) in Boulogne, France, has initiated patient treatments with the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform. CCPSC is the first in France to offer ZAP-X and...

Mammography Associate apprentices reach 100 across England

25 May 2023

The drive to boost the breast imaging workforce and address national shortages has reached an important milestone with 100 Mammography Associates qualifying through an apprenticeship. The Mammography Associates are adding much-needed extra clinical capacity...

Only one in 10 European hospitals are adequately protected against phishing 

25 May 2023

A new survey of European-based clinics and hospitals has revealed less than one in 10 institutions have correctly implemented basic phishing and spoofing protection.   The new research by EasyDMARC  revealed the security policies of 2,000...