How to help the med-tech fledglings fly
An industry roundtable event hosted in Edinburgh tested the boundaries of tech start-up thinking in the healthcare sector. Senior NHS leaders gathered with corporate leaders, founders and investors to grapple…
Patient hails ‘incredible’ AI after her lung cancer is caught early
A patient whose lung cancer was caught early has praised the ‘incredible’ speed of her artificial intelligence (AI) diagnosis and treatment. Diane McCallum, 60, was referred for a chest X-ray…
New flexible sensor can help prevent blood clots in post-operative patients
Edinburgh scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation. The technology is based on polymer sensors and fits underneath bandages…
Biometric safe used to dispense drugs at Forth Valley Royal Hospital
A biometric safe has been installed at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to maintain access to controlled prescription drugs in a ‘Scottish first’. The medicines dispensing facility will scan thumbprints and…
From Backlogs to Better Care: Red Star’s ADHD Platform
Scotland is facing an unprecedented rise in mental health challenges, with ADHD emerging as a significant concern. As highlighted in the NAIT Adult Neurodevelopmental Pathways report, from 2020 to 2023,…
How tech can prompt medical insights
Digital voice recording and transcription technologies are advancing at a rapid rate. Services that can accurately record voice conversations – whether in person, phone or internet enabled – have improved…
Frontline NHS staff challenged to grasp the innovation baton
Formal NHS Scotland partner InnoScot Health is launching a fresh innovation drive this autumn with the aim of engaging and inspiring nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals (AHPs), giving a…
Wearable blood pressure monitor developed by Scottish ultrasound pioneer
A wearable blood pressure monitor has been developed in a ‘world first’ by a Scottish ultrasound pioneer. Novosound has invented a wristwatch style device that allows patients to record their…
Orkney begins rollout of community electronic patient record system
NHS Orkney has commenced the rollout of a community electronic patient record system as it speeds up the digitisation of local health services. Clinicians, allied health professionals and care workers…
Scottish Government goes its own way on patient-facing app for NHS
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will not take part in the new NHS App – which will create a single patient record for people living in England. Ministers are…
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