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Designing dignity: Realising the future of hospice design for young people 

The importance of UK hospice care and its place within our society cannot be underestimated. Putting patients, their families and the people caring for them at the heart of design is essential and never more important than in the case of young adults...

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...

Royal Far West innovates its ICT services and support to meet clinician and client needs 

Professional support and secure cloud-based systems come together seamlessly to power services that help thousands of country kids nationally every year.  Royal Far West is Australia’s only national charity dedicated to helping country kids with...

AI and computational biology transforming chronic liver disease research 

Chronic liver disease poses a significant global health challenge, with millions of lives lost each year. A lack of available treatments and a shortage of viable livers for transplantation make this a pressing issue that demands attention. Fortunately, the...

The key challenges preventing innovation in digital health 

The complications of a digitalised healthcare system are growing ever more complex. Overcoming challenges such as data privacy, payment models, trust, ease of use and interoperability remains essential to realise the full potential of digital health...

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...

Revolutionising cranial neurosurgery: Novarad’s Augmented Reality system shatters surgical boundaries  

Novarad, a company offering Medical Imaging Solutions for Healthcare Providers, is working to revolutionise the field of cranial neurosurgery with its Augmented Reality surgical navigation system.   This technology, showcased in a recent study...

Wearable device proven to treat symptoms of POTS

Parasym’s neuromodulation technology was revealed to significantly decrease Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) at a clinical trial presentation at the Heart Rhythm Society 2023. The groundbreaking study shows the potential for a safe and...

AI’s role in digital health 

AI has drummed up excitement across all industries in recent months, particularly in the digital health industry. Shameem C Hameed, Founder and CEO of blueBriX, a digital health tool, shares his perspectives on the present state of HealthTech,...