Seaport Therapeutics, the biopharma developing new neuropsychiatric medicines, has closed a US$225m series B funding round. The financing brings the total capital raised by Seaport to US$325m since its launch in April. The programmes in Seaport’s pipeline use its “Glyph” platform, designed to help advance clinically active drugs that were previously hindered by their potential […]
As Europe pushes to phase out fossil fuels, a new study finds that, ironically, the EU’s five biggest members are pouring billions of dollars a year into subsidizing ICE company cars – to the tune of $42 billion ($45.60 billion) a year. According to a new study, as reported by Reuters, certain countries in the […]
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched an open call for comment asking for feedback on the health service and sharing intention to “have the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS”. The call is open to all including members of the public, healthcare professionals and organisations and asks participants to […]
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust procured Patient Portal UK (PPUK) with Induction Healthcare in September 2022. PPUK is a collaborative solution between Induction Healthcare and Oracle Health, offering full integration from the Induction patient portal into Oracle’s EPR/PAS platform, Cerner Millennium. The portal aims to improve the patient experience by providing access to health […]
The Supreme Court ruled in June that the original plaintiffs, anti-abortion doctors and groups, did not have standing to sue. Now three states are trying to continue the legal fight.
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued a warning to healthcare providers about the Trinity Ransomware group, which has frequently targeted organizations in both the US and the UK. The warning comes as New York state announces that hospitals will be required to have a CISO to tackle the rising threats to healthcare providers. Commenting on the […]
An unexpected comeback for European health tech investment in the third quarter of 2024 was a rare brightspot in an otherwise tough period for fund-hungry startups. Oncology-focused health tech enterprises were among the most sought after investments, figures show. European startup funding faltered in Q3 2024, with startups raising a total of US$11.3bn – down […]
By Aire Logic Martha’s Rule, recently proposed in the UK, calls for a mechanism where patients or their families can request a second opinion when they feel their concerns are not being addressed by the healthcare team. Inspired by events where critical concerns were missed, this rule aims to empower patients and families, with the […]
The UK government has shared plans for two reviews exploring patient safety within the health system, examining firstly the roles and remits within six organisations overseen by the Department of Health and Social Care with a “significant” impact on patient safety, with a view to making recommendations on whether a different approach could offer improvements; and […]
The UK government has awarded £12 million in funding for projects utilising innovative technologies such as AI, VR and wearable sensors in supporting people with drug addictions and reducing drug-related deaths. Projects receiving funding include a remote monitoring platform capable of detecting respiratory issues related to opioid overdose, featuring a biosensor paired with a mobile […]
