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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.

Sony UK technology centre to manufacture Afon Technology’s revolutionary diabetes management device

Afon Technology, a medtech company in Wales, aims to transform diabetes management with its non-invasive glucose monitoring device, GlucowearTM. The company recently partnered with Sony UK Technology Centre for manufacturing, a key step towards bringing the device to market.

Beyond the scribe: Building the AI partner healthcare can trust

Redefining clinical documentation through trusted, compliant, and connected AI that partners with clinicians, not replaces them.

Nuclear waste to cancer cure: UK turns reprocessed uranium into precision medicine

Hundreds of tonnes of reprocessed nuclear material are set to power a new generation of cancer treatments.

Digital pathology in the cloud: Driving interoperability, AI integration, and future-ready diagnosis

Philips Healthcare tells us about the advantages of adopting cloud technology in digital pathology, emphasizing its role in enhancing interoperability, AI integration, and diagnostic efficiency.

From promise to practice: Inclusive digital transformation for the NHS 10 year plan

The NHS’s 10-Year Plan aims to transform healthcare by prioritising prevention, personalisation, and integration. This approach, argues John Clarke, must accommodate those who are digitally excluded while utilising technology to empower staff and improve patient outcomes.

New EU4Health projects push digital health forward across Europe

A new wave of EU-funded initiatives launched under the 2024 EU4Health Work Programme is creating a stronger, more intelligent, and more connected digital healthcare service across the European Union.

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