Tesla unveils upgraded Optimus robot hand, but impressive demo is again teleoperated

  • November 29, 2024
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Tesla has unveiled a new and upgraded hand for its Optimus humanoid robot and released an impressive albeit still teleoperated demonstration. The Optimus program is somewhat controversial for Tesla. This is partly because it is a significant departure from Tesla’s core products, but the company has also created doubts about things like not disclosing that […]

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Mediplus unveils 5-Way TIVA Set at SIVA 2024

  • November 29, 2024
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Mediplus, a leader in medical device innovation, has unveiled its pioneering 5-Way TIVA Set at SIVA 2024, the annual scientific meeting hosted by The Society for Intravenous Anaesthesia. Held on 28th and 29th of November 2024 at Cutlers Hall in Sheffield, the event gathers experts from around the world to explore the latest advancements in […]

Newly designed nanomaterial shows promise as antimicrobial agent

  • November 29, 2024
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A newly developed nanomaterial – halide perovskite nanocrystals (HPNCs) – show potential as antimicrobial agents that are stable, effective and easy to produce. The material has been found to be effective at killing bacteria in a biofluid under visible light without experiencing light- and moisture-driven degradation common in HPNCs. A new method using two layers […]

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Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Board highlights EPR rollout, shared care records, and remote monitoring – htn

  • November 29, 2024
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Shropshire Health and Wellbeing Board has published an update on progress toward Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS’s digital strategy, highlighting “key accomplishments” since March 2024 including the rollout of an EPR, advancements in digital diagnostics, and progress around virtual care and remote monitoring. One of the key areas of progress the report identifies is around […]

London’s Universal Care Plan recognised for its support to improve care for sickle cell disease

  • November 29, 2024
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The introduction of the Universal Care Plan, OneLondon’s shared care planning solution powered by Better, has been hailed as a key improvement in the care of sickle cell patients, a group historically disadvantaged by misconceptions and poor-quality care. The personalised care plan is designed to address individual patient needs, ensuring that preferences are documented in […]

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Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump to Rescind Staffing Mandate

  • November 29, 2024
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Covid’s rampage through the country’s nursing homes killed more than 172,000 residents and spurred the biggest industry reform in decades: a mandate that homes employ a minimum number of nurses. But with President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the industry is ramping up pressure to kill that requirement before it takes effect, leaving […]

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Sponsored: GI Genius enters NAIAD large-scale clinical trial

  • November 29, 2024
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Early detection is crucial for effective treatment of colorectal cancer, but the initial stages are  easily missed during endoscopy screenings. With GI Genius, Medtronic presents an AI-powered tool to help detect precancerous lesions in real-time. In an upcoming large-scale trial, the intelligent endoscopy module will demonstrate its benefit in the clinical context.   Colorectal cancer is […]

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals and Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex discuss digital workforce training and eduction – htn

  • November 29, 2024
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For our latest HTN Now panel discussion, we were joined by a group of experts to discuss digital workforce education and training. This included sharing examples of educational programmes to support digital programmes, as well as best practices for engaging the workforce in digital education and tech. To form our panel, we welcomed George Anibaba, […]