The healthcare sector is not immune to growing environmental challenges and, as with other industries, is facing immense pressure to reduce its footprint. Internationally, the industry is estimated to account for 4.4 per cent of global CO2 emissions. Recognising it’s own impact, the NHS previously laid out ambitious plans to become the ‘world’s first net […]
Photo: GreenPower Today, GreenPower (Nasdaq: GP) debuted its latest electric truck offering, the electric refrigerated medium-duty delivery truck, the EV Star REEFERX. The purpose-built medium and heavy-duty EV manufacturer and distributor says the new EV Star REEFERX is available for orders starting today. It’s the 12th truck body upfit by GP Truck Body, a GreenPower subsidiary, […]
Dr Derek Adu-Sarkodie, GP and clinical lead for workforce and education at Wigan Borough Federated Healthcare, has been using YouTube as a means to tackle fake news about medical conditions and provide information for patients. Over the past two years, Dr Derek has created more than 170 videos covering topics such as bowel cancer, liver […]
An offshore oil platform is seen at sunset near Huntington Beach, California, on Feb. 9, 2024. David Mcnew | Getty Images Oil prices defied the announcement of extended supply cuts from the OPEC+ alliance with brisk declines, with analysts and traders faulting certain trading strategies and the demand picture for the downturn. “There is […]
Researchers have developed an AI system to identify epilepsy by analysing brain interactions, improving diagnosis of rare and complex cases. More than 3.4 million people in the US and 65 million people worldwide have epilepsy, a neurological disorder that affects the nervous system and causes seizures. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some […]
A major milestone has been reached following the cutting of the first sod at the site of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s new Elective Hub and Orthopaedic Outpatients Department. A special sod cutting ceremony at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester was attended by colleagues and supporters of Hampshire Hospitals, with the Trust’s chief […]
AI radiology solutions provider Oxipit has appointed senior health tech executive, Peter Corscadden, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to strengthen its global footprint. Gediminas Pekšys, the outgoing CEO, will transition to a crucial role as the Head of AI within the company. Corscadden has over twenty years of experience in commercial management roles within the […]
Medway NHS Foundation Trust has shared how a digital bed management system launched in October 2023 at Medway Maritime Hospital has been saving “1,500 hours a month” for clinical staff, thanks to real-time visibility of available beds, digital wristbands for patients, and a new ‘bed turnaround team’. The system provides real-time data for staff including whether […]
Voice-Care International Ltd is delighted to announce its partnership with Leecare, the leading provider of high-value, low-cost and clinically-robust digital turnkey solutions to the care sector. Delivering technology to connect providers across the care continuum to enable person-centred support for more than twenty years, Leecare’s solutions harbour a deep emphasis on quality and outcomes, helping […]
Coauthor is a new, innovative software compliance tool being introduced this week at the Med-Tech Innovation Expo that helps with the development of compliant Software as a Medical Device. Coauthor has been developed by Hindsight Software, a leading provider of software development tools and a company who are determined to bring innovative solutions to complex […]
