New research shows machine learning can be more effective than current methods to distribute scarce treatments to patients most vulnerable during a public health crisis. A new study has found a significant reduction in expected hospitalisations when using machine learning to help distribute medication using the Covid-19 pandemic to test the model. The model proves […]
A team of researchers believe they have found a way to harness the strengths of mechanical and tissue replacement technologies in a way that could be life-changing—and life-saving—for many. The iValve combines the best of both technologies—mechanical and tissue—when it comes to replacement heart valves. “Tissue valves generally perform better than mechanical valves because of […]
Health Level Seven International (HL7) has published guidance on the artificial intelligence and machine learning data lifecycle, intended as an “informative document” to help developers in promoting the use of of standards to “improve the trust and quality of interoperable data used in AI models”. The paper provides a range of case studies to supplement […]
The National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) has published a prior information notice highlighting plans to develop an external assessment group framework, by commissioning groups capable of providing a range of health technology assessment services to support its technology evaluation programmes. The framework is split into three lots, the first focusing on clinical […]
The state of NHS England has become a critical concern for both policymakers and the public alike. With patient satisfaction at an all-time low, there is an urgent call for systemic reforms to ensure that the NHS continues to provide essential care. As The Rt Hon. Professor Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the National Health […]
Through a collaboration between EMIS, Interweave and the Humber and North Yorkshire Shared Care Record delivery team, additional functionality has been introduced to their partners by adding EMIS contextual launch capability. The first GP practice has now gone live with EMIS contextual launch functionality allowing better access to regional Shared Care Records. On the 30 […]
Wärtsilä intelligent BESS; via Wärtsilä. The new Quantum 3 battery energy storage system (BESS) from Wärtsilä is being describes as an intelligent, cutting-edge solution designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of utility-scale energy storage customers. Housed in a 20-foot ISO container with single-side access, Quantum 3 is a complete AC block solution, with fully integrated […]
Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY has signed a strategic Agreement with European brand Alltrucks to fuel its expansion into the European market. (Probably.) With this Agreement, the well-known brand Alltrucks will take on responsibility for the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of the Chinese SANY eTruck vehicles in the EU. The company hopes an alliance with […]
This article was originally published by Knowable Magazine. Peering through his microscope in 1910, the Franco-Canadian microbiologist Félix d’Hérelle noticed some “clear spots” in his bacterial cultures, an anomaly that turned out to be viruses preying on the bacteria. Years later, d’Hérelle would come to use these viruses, which he called bacteriophages, to treat patients […]
After a successful pilot program, FedEx is expanding its electric delivery fleet with the purchase of 15 Workhorse W56 electric step vans. Designed specifically to meet the demanding needs of commercial-scale last-mile delivery operations, the Workhorse W56 offers an efficient eAxle electric drivetrain, regenerative braking, and lightweight composite body panels to deliver superior efficiency, lower […]
