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NHS app to unlock breakthrough rare cancer trials for patients

Rare cancer patients in England will gain faster access to life-saving clinical trials and treatments through the NHS, improving survival.

Can sleep app data help identify respiratory disease trends in England?

Government-backed research is examining whether anonymised sleep app data can help identify earlier trends in respiratory disease in England.

NHS launches trailblazing AI and robot pilot to spot lung cancer sooner

Discover how the NHS is using AI and robot technology to detect lung cancer earlier, reduce invasive tests, and improve survival across England.

WM5G introduces a health innovation framework to accelerate virtual care

WM5G launches an open health innovation framework designed to accelerate virtual care, diagnostics, and community health services throughout the UK.

Optical colour ultrasound: 3D imaging technique for high-resolution diagnostics

Scientists from Caltech and USC have developed RUS-PAT, a new 3D imaging technique that combines ultrasound with laser light. This hybrid system captures both anatomical structure and blood vessel function in high-resolution, "optical colour."

Beyond the 10 year plan – Making NHS AI investments actually work today

With the NHS pursuing an AI-driven future, the challenge is no longer imagining what’s possible but delivering what’s needed today. This article outlines how Trusts can make meaningful progress now through focused, scalable AI adoption.

EU preparedness: Projects reinforcing Europe’s resilience

As Europe enters a new phase of preparedness, crises are becoming more frequent as it becomes more interconnected and unpredictable.

£2.1M EPSRC fellowship set to advance magnetic particle imaging

The University of Liverpool has secured a major £2.1 million award from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to support cutting-edge research into next-generation medical imaging technologies.

One in four GPs now using AI tools, frontline survey shows

New Nuffield Trust report shows 28% of UK GPs use ai tools in practice for documentation, admin, and development, but barriers like regulation, safety, and inequality remain.

1 in 10 patients first learn they have kidney disease via NHS app, report finds

The Falling through the GApp report by Kidney Care UK finds that many learn of chronic kidney disease via the NHS App, often without support, revealing a critical need for systemic reform.

Digital platforms are recommended to support asthma management

People living with asthma could gain better access to digital tools to help them better manage their condition.

Transforming public sector efficiency through SCC’s document services

SCC’s Document Services aim to enhance efficiency in the public sector, supporting organisations like local authorities and healthcare in transforming their print infrastructure and digitising workflows.

UK awards £2.5m contract to transform deployed military healthcare

The UK government has awarded a £2.5 million contract to develop a secure global military medical records system, enabling deployed clinicians to view and share health data even offline.

NHS Online hospital to prioritise menopause and prostate care

The NHS will prioritise menopause and prostate problems in its new digital hospital service, giving patients faster access to specialist care via the NHS App and remote consultations when the service launches in 2027.

AI helps NHS tackle A&E pressure this winter

Hospitals across England are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to reduce pressure on accident and emergency departments, helping patients receive faster care during one of the busiest times of the year.

EIT health annual report 2024: Advancing health innovation across Europe

Europe’s healthcare systems are under increasing pressure. Ageing populations, a growing burden of chronic disease, shortages in skills and workforce, and the rapid expansion of digital and data-driven solutions are all testing the resilience of care delivery across the continent.

AI and healthcare: Useful innovation and collaboration or just another tech tool?

Dr Ignatius Luke Chan examines the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, questioning whether it represents a valuable innovation and collaboration or simply another tech tool.

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