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The NHS’s new AI-driven approach to reduce A&E strain

NHS is trying to fight the current strain on emergency departments by using new approaches, including artificial intelligence (AI), to identify patients most likely to use emergency services frequently.

Technological innovation and opportunities for those affected by hearing loss

Hearing loss has a significant impact on daily communications, for those suffering this can lead to frustration, social isolation and mental health challenges.

Healthcare challenges require innovation, flexible solutions for a modern NHS

Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech (Smart Manufacturing Solutions Technology Ltd), argues that healthcare challenges require innovative, flexible solutions that can adapt to the dynamic demands of a modern NHS.

GE HealthCare advances AI integration to elevate radiology efficiency and precision

The healthcare industry is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance diagnostic processes and ease burdens on healthcare professionals.

Europe’s opportunity to digitally reshape health systems

After a year of elections across Europe and beyond, how can governments refocus efforts on embedding digital change into health systems, ask Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher from The Health Policy Partnership.

£5.1 million investment for cancer diagnosis through AI and digital pathology

The National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust has been awarded £5.1 million by the government to improve its data infrastructure, focusing on improving cancer and disease diagnosis.

UK initiatives aim to transform cancer care with new technologies

To revolutionise cancer treatment and diagnosis the UK government has revealed plans in partnership with pharmaceutical companies and universities.

Miniature scanner promises game-changing medical imaging

Researchers at University College London (UCL) have developed a miniature scanner that could transform the way doctors diagnose and manage diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.

Patients take wearables to heart at NHS trust’s pioneering virtual ward

Natalie Duffield of Inhealthcare discusses the advantages of the company’s virtual wards and advanced remote monitoring technologies in enhancing patient care.

NHS faces hurdles in embracing AI due to outdated IT systems

The National Health Service (NHS) is encountering significant obstacles in adopting cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) due to its outdated and inefficient IT infrastructure, according to leading experts.

Remote monitoring program helps underserved patients reduce blood pressure

A remote monitoring program has shown significant success in helping patients reduce blood pressure and lower their risk of heart disease.

NICE-recommended digital therapies set to free up NHS therapist hours

The NHS is turning to digital therapies to meet the rising demand for mental health services, with record numbers of people seeking help for anxiety and depression.

Using AI to personalise treatments for veterans with rectal cancer

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center have secured a four-year, $1.14 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Analysis of Lord Darzi Review: Capital starvation, technological underdevelopment, and the NHS crisis

The recent Lord Darzi review assesses the ongoing crisis in the UK's healthcare system, TechUK responds to the Darzi Review The review looks at several...

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust pilots AI tool to transform prostate cancer diagnosis

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) is testing a new artificial intelligence tool (AI) to revolutionise prostate cancer diagnosis.

Bridging the gap in digital health inequality

Dr Sabine van der Veer, Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics at the University of Manchester, discusses how the adoption of digital tools in healthcare can impact health inequalities.

Cancer backlogs: Why money alone isn’t the answer

As the UK’s healthcare system continues to struggle with care and cancer backlogs, Gareth Jenkins of Changeology Group Ltd explains how the company can assist healthcare teams in making positive operational changes that enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.

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