Digital system for comfort checks shown to “improve quality” of end-of-life care at University Hospitals Sussex – htn

  • May 14, 2024
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At University Hospitals Sussex a digital system has been developed to record “comfort checks” for patients receiving end-of-life care, with 3,000 patients supported over the course of a 12-month study and results demonstrating “colleagues promptly and appropriately responding to symptoms and providing patients with an individualised, person-centred end-of-life care plans”. The system, described as “an […]

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UK partnership to address challenges regulating mental health tech

  • May 14, 2024
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An MHRA and NICE partnership, funded by Wellcome, is addressing key challenges for regulating and evaluating digital mental health technologies (DMHTs) with input from patients, the public and mental health professionals. The long-term objective of the three-year project, which began in 2023, is to formulate guidance and other sources of information for developers, healthcare professionals, […]

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Simplyhealth launches discounted optical services, with industry-first direct settlement option – Digital Health Technology News

  • May 14, 2024
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Simplyhealth, the leading Health Plan provider, is adding an innovative new eyecare service to its growing community of quality-assured healthcare services, providing people with discounted and faster access to optical support. The new partnership with vision benefits company EyeMed UK (Thepart of EssilorLuxottica), will allow Simplyhealth Health Plan customers to book eye tests and exclusively access 20% […]

World’s first at-home blood monitoring solution for cancer patients approved in UK

  • May 14, 2024
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A new at-home monitoring solution that helps identify life-threatening complications earlier and cut down on appointments for cancer patients has been certified for use in the UK. Developed by Entia, the solution is the world’s first, home-use, full blood count analyser designed specifically for cancer patients. In combination with symptoms and vitals monitoring, the analyser is […]

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Enabling investment in digital and AI-driven medical imaging – Digital Health Technology News

  • May 14, 2024
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically alter the field of healthcare, and it’s already enhancing medical imaging. Penny Pinnock, Siemens Financial Services (SFS), explores how more efficient and accurate technology is contributing to improved healthcare outcomes and helping private hospital groups cope with supporting NHS backlog. Thanks to AI, diagnostic imaging is among […]

Interview: “The multidisciplinary team approach has always been valued in healthcare, but I think it’s never been more important”, Sonam Vadera, speciality registrar in clinical radiology and fellow in clinical AI – htn

  • May 14, 2024
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For a recent HTN interview, we caught up with Dr Sonam Vadera, specialty registrar in clinical radiology at University Hospitals of Leicester and fellow in clinical artificial intelligence at the AI Centre for Value Based Healthcare in London. Sonam shared with us some insights and details around her current research, key learnings and takeaways from […]

5 Questions about Wi-Fi 6E for Healthcare Workflows

  • May 14, 2024
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1. Why Are Networking Upgrades Important in Healthcare? Healthcare relies heavily on Wi-Fi for rapid, seamless access to patient records, histories and diagnostic images. With the rise of virtual care, providers depend on uninterrupted connections. Modernizing this vital infrastructure not only enhances performance and reliability but also improves security, helping to protect sensitive information from […]