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One year on from Advanced attack: NHS Trusts still at risk from third-party attacks   

25 September 2023

One year on from the ransomware attack that targeted Advanced, a UK-based software supplier to the NHS allows us to reflect on the attack, which saw client patient management solutions and the NHS 111 services taken offline. This was a prime example of the...

CURAPROX launches the world’s first robotic toothbrush created for the disabled community 

21 September 2023

Leading Swiss oral health brand CURAPROX announced the launch of Samba, the world’s first robotic toothbrush created to allow people with disabilities to brush their teeth effectively and independently.  People with physical and mental...

Zscaler partners with Imprivata and CrowdStrike for Zero Trust security for healthcare organisations

20 September 2023

Zscaler, a leader in cloud security, has announced that it has teamed up with CrowdStrike and Imprivata to deliver a Zero Trust cybersecurity solution from device to cloud that’s custom-made for medical institutions. The new Zscaler integration with...

HealthTech startup Bonatra launches wearable Smart Rings for wellness 

20 September 2023

Bonatra, a longevity focused HealthTech company that helps people live longer, healthier lives through IOMT-enabled and doctor-led lifestyle programmes, has launched wearable Smart Rings. The Smart Rings are the second wearable device that work with the...

RFDS launches Oracle cloud powered aeromedical EHR to enhance rural healthcare 

19 September 2023

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), Australia’s rural and remote health services provider, has launched a new nationwide Aeromedical Electronic Health Record (EHR) powered by Oracle Autonomous Database, running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure...

Ibex Medical Analytics secures US$55 million in Series C funding for AI cancer diagnostics 

18 September 2023

Ibex Medical Analytics (Ibex) is transforming cancer diagnostics with AI-powered solutions that help pathologists improve the quality of diagnosis and support laboratories with enhanced efficiency and better turnaround times. Cancer incidence is rising...

AI and microelectronics: Navigating the policy maze in the era of neural implants 

15 September 2023

The advent of microelectronics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened the door for the development and application of neural implants – devices inserted into the brain or nervous system to monitor or directly influence their activity. Such...

Harnessing biometric technology to combat underage vaping 

8 September 2023

Vaping has seen a massive surge in popularity in many countries over the past few years, with teenage use accelerating, shops selling vapes illegally without conducting appropriate and effective age checks is a contributing factor. We speak to Andrew...

How AI is transforming the fight against malaria in Africa 

7 September 2023

The latest figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO) state that the African region accounts for 95% of global malaria cases and 96% of deaths. Sandra Incardona, Head of the Technical Unit, and Julie Niemczura, Deputy Director at MCD Global Health...

The expanding cybersecurity threat to pharmaceutical companies  

6 September 2023

In an increasingly digitised world, the cybersecurity threat to pharmaceutical companies has reached unparalleled levels. Mark Clark, VP Sales EMEA North at Onapsis, emphasises the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures as healthcare organisations...

The importance of patient experience in establishing a successful orthodontic practice

5 September 2023

We speak to Angelo Maura, General Manager of Align Technology Middle East, about the pivotal role patient experience plays in building a successful orthodontic practice. Discover insights into leveraging positive experiences for growth in the competitive...

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...