Europe

Bayer Consumer Health UK launches the world’s first accessible QR code in healthcare 

Bayer Consumer Health UK, in partnership with Zappar, has introduced a new Accessible QR code (AQR) on its Canescool Soothing Gel Cream product packaging to help those who are blind or partially sighted.   Canescool is the world’s first...

Thirty-foot robot to power e-prescription pharmacy expansion 

Pharmacierge, the leader in private e-prescription app and delivery services announces its forthcoming expansion within the heart of London’s healthcare district.  The expansion includes an extensive new 5,500 square foot dispensary equipped with...

New science-backed health score launched to support employee wellbeing 

The Health and Wellbeing Quotient, (HAWQ) has launched a personalised corporate wellbeing offering, proven to boost employee wellbeing, the HAWQ Score. When scores are shared 1-2-1 and group workshops on topics such as sleep, nutrition and personalised...

Johnson & Johnson re-brands to unite its MedTech and pharma segments 

Johnson & Johnson, with its focus on healthcare innovation and tackling the toughest health challenges, is updating its brand and uniting both its MedTech and pharmaceutical segments under the Johnson & Johnson brand name to demonstrate its...

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

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  

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

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 

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 

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

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 

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 

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...