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Children’s in‑school mental health programme cuts over 900 CAMHS referrals in 6 months

A classroom‑based mental health initiative, myHappymind, prevented 936 referrals to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and 1,240 to mental health support teams in one local authority over six months.

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NHS faces hurdles in embracing AI due to outdated IT systems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encountering significant obstacles in adopting cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) due to its outdated and inefficient IT infrastructure, according to leading experts.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.

Machine learning models predict sleep disorders in jaw pain patients

AI is changing healthcare by predicting sleep disorders in jaw pain patients with unprecedented accuracy.

New ESC guidelines highlight advances in chronic coronary syndrome management

The latest European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) mark a significant shift in how cardiologists approach and treat heart conditions.

Reducing misdiagnosis with right imaging, right place, right time

As Emergency Departments face increasing pressure, more patients are being redirected for minor injuries. While this eases the burden, missed fractures are on the rise, causing the NHS to lose millions in misdiagnosis costs.

NHS England prepares for new EPR system in health and justice sectors

NHS England is gearing up for a significant upgrade in its electronic patient records (EPR) systems across various Health and Justice facilities throughout England.

High-tech breakthrough could revolutionize glaucoma diagnosis and treatment

A groundbreaking new tool, The Glaucoma Field Defect Classifier (GFDC), developed by eye specialists at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, could transform glaucoma diagnosis and help change the way its managed worldwide.

WHO launches initiative to advance digital health across Europe

The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a collaborative effort to accelerate the digital transformation of healthcare systems across its European member states.

The adoption of new technologies in the NHS

Lorna Rothery spoke to Mark Ashton, Director of Transformational Programmes at NHS Shared Business Services, about how new technologies in the NHS are shaping healthcare delivery and the challenges that hinder their adoption.

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