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Mental health chatbot gains medical device status in world first

  • January 17, 2023
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An AI chatbot that can predict mental health disorders with 93 per cent accuracy has become the first in the world to achieve Class IIa UKCA medical device certification. The certification establishes Limbic Access’ clinical effectiveness, safety and risk management. It also confirms that the tool can be safely incorporated into the psychological therapy pathway […]

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DHSC announces £250 million hospital discharge funding and highlights data and innovations from Frontrunners – htn

  • January 17, 2023
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The Department of Health and Social Care has announced an additional £200 million in funding to support patient discharge initiatives and has highlighted six National Discharge Frontrunners using data and innovations. The £200 million comes on top of the £500 million Adult Social Care Discharge Fund announced in December, covered by HTN here. A further £50 million in […]

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Policy to improve patient safety through use of medical devices in development with NHS Scotland – htn

  • January 17, 2023
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NHS Scotland is developing a policy aiming to improve patient safety with regards to medical devices in Scotland, by improving available information and system-wide data. The policy is being developed by the SG Medical Devices and Legislation Unit (MDLU). It seeks to improve traceability of medical devices and equipment through manufacture to implantation and in […]

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Deep meditation may alter gut microbiome and improve health

  • January 17, 2023
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Regular deep meditation, practised for several years, may help to regulate the gut microbiome and potentially lower the risks of physical and mental ill health, a recent study has found. Meditation is increasingly being used to help treat mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse, as well as eating disorders and chronic […]

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Pioneering digitisation in radiology – Digital Health Technology News

  • January 17, 2023
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Radiology services are becoming increasingly decentralised and personalised, offering a far more convenient pathway for diagnosis and treatment. A major enabling factor for this shift is sector-wide digital transformation, providing new technology and information systems that allow data consolidation and sharing between clinicians. These tools will make it easier for healthcare professionals to access the […]

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Improved care, lower cost – COPD patients spent 30% less time in hospital with automated O2 monitor from Vygon – Digital Health Technology News

  • January 17, 2023
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With the latest British Lung Foundation report on chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) highlighting ‘a worrying picture of substandard care’ for patients in the UK, Vygon is urging clinicians to consider automated oxygen therapy to help those in acute respiratory distress. Its FreeO2 monitor was used in clinical trials and studies among over 500 COPD […]

The Father of the Abortion Pill

  • January 17, 2023
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The 96-year-old scientist who came up with an idea for an “unpregnancy pill” decades ago has led an eventful life, from his teenage days in the French Resistance to his friendships with famous artists.

Quick Charge Podcast: January 16, 2023

  • January 17, 2023
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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee […]