NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has published a prior information notice for a digital therapy programme for Powys Teaching Health Board, worth an estimated £1,221,032, with the notice intended to help the Health Board learn what is possible and available in the market as it shapes strategy and requirements. The estimated date given for the […]
In early 2020, the Food and Drug Administration responded to decades of escalating concerns about a commonly prescribed drug for asthma and allergies by deploying one of its most potent tools: a stark warning on the drug’s label that it could cause aggression, agitation and even suicidal thoughts. The agency’s label, which was primarily aimed […]
When someone collapses in cardiac arrest, early recognition and prompt commencement of CPR combined with access to rapid defibrillation, provides the greatest opportunity for a positive outcome. A defibrillator is most effective when used within the first minute of someone collapsing from a cardiac arrest caused by a fatal cardiac arrythmia. If used within this […]
Dr Andrea Jester, Clinical Lead Hand and Upper Limb Service at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, explains how a new AI-powered triage system has delivered time and efficiency savings for health care professionals and patients providing and accessing plastic surgery services –and offers a model for modernised triage across every NHS specialist department. […]
Source: Hyundai Kia-owner Hyundai certainly isn’t in a big rush to go carbon neutral. It has set its target as the far-away date of 2050. But now it says it will rely heavily on hydrogen fuel cells generated from plastic, food, and organic waste to power a whole new generation of EVs, from passenger cars […]
The return to work will have left many of you thinking about looking for new opportunities in 2024. Well, Health Tech World Jobs has you covered. Head of Technology Strategy, CPI This role will build a key stakeholder network in HealthTech: including industry, public bodies, and leading academics to explore key market and technology gaps. […]
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s ‘CUH Together 2025’ strategy highlights the role of digital and technology in improving care as well as outlining plans around the development of targeted services, virtual wards, patient portals, digital consent and more. The strategy summarises key commitments across patient care, supporting staff and building for the future, with […]
We recently had the opportunity to speak to Clare Gallagher, project manager for social prescribing in the Digital First team at NHS North West London ICB. Clare chatted with us about ongoing digital projects and programmes in NW London, as well as sharing insights into successful digital social prescribing and priorities for the future. Digital […]
The landscape of healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI). This technological revolution is reshaping every facet of the industry, from patient diagnostics to treatment protocols, enhancing both the quality and accessibility of medical services. As AI continues to advance, its impact on the healthcare industry is […]
Following the debut of the production-intent design of its Helix light eVTOL, electric aviation startup Pivotal has begun selling the personal aircraft in the US. The Helix is unique in that it does not require FAA pilot certification, opening the skies to a larger pool of potential customers… if they have the money. Pivotal is […]
