Next week is shaping up to be a busy one here at HTN, with webinars across 6-8 August taking in topics such as tackling bias in healthcare data and the future of virtual wards. All HTN panel discussions and webinars take place on Microsoft Teams and are free to NHS professionals. Panel discussion: will the […]
AXREM is the UK trade association representing the interests of suppliers of diagnostic medical imaging, radiotherapy, healthcare IT and care equipment including patient monitoring in the UK. The group is comprised of most of the industry supply companies. AXREM members supply the majority of diagnostic medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment installed in UK hospitals. In […]
Leeds Hospitals Charity has invested £150,000 to fund state-of-the-art equipment at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust that can more effectively diagnose brain tumours in real-time during an operation. This means that more of the tumour can be removed, whilst keeping healthy brain tissue safer. The Zeiss Convivo Pathology Suite allows Neurosurgeons to use innovative new […]
Platinum accreditation from global industry body Investors in People puts company in top 7% of organisations worldwide Leading NHS eye health provider SpaMedica has been recognised for its ‘remarkable effort’ in supporting and developing its employees, receiving the highest possible rating from global HR body Investors in People (IIP). The company, which employs 2044 people […]
A take-at-home tablet which could be a ‘game-changer’ for hundreds of blood cancer patients is now available on the Zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) will be offered to patients whose cancer has not responded well to previous treatment and can be taken either as once or twice a day capsules at home, potentially reducing the inconvenience and side-effects […]
Engage Health Systems has announced updates to how Engage Consult, its online and video consultation tool, works with the NHS App. Following a review to map out user journeys and identify required improvements working in collaboration with the NHS App team, Engage has added a new document upload feature to support virtual consultations. NHS content has […]
Womens health app Flo Health has raised over $200 million in series C investment from General Atlantic, leading to a total valuation of more than $1 billion and as such marking the start-up’s achievement of unicorn status. The app is described as a tool for preventative care and health education, enabling users to track menstrual […]
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a trial utilising smart technologies with the aim of reversing the risk of nerve damage in people living with type 2 diabetes. The OCEANIC trial will use technologies including wearable sensors, smart weighing scales and activity trackers, to monitor and share patient progress on metrics including body […]
Recent studies have revealed that many UK families are unable to engage in today’s digital society due to a lack of online skills and access to devices, data, and broadband. While this may seem shocking in the modern era of technology, it also presents a significant opportunity for improvement in healthcare accessibility. If we address […]
The Shell logo is displayed outside a petrol station in Radstock in Somerset, England, on Feb. 17, 2024. Matt Cardy | Getty Images News | Getty Images British oil giant Shell on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit despite lower refining margins and weaker liquified natural gas trading. The oil and gas major reported adjusted earnings […]
