Scotland’s ‘innovation fellowship scheme’ points to better health and social care future
Harnessing the game-changing potential of emerging technologies is important in every sector – but within NHS Scotland it is absolutely vital. Improving the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of healthcare must…
From nuclear submarines to the ward round – Scottish sensing tech firm gearing up for health market expansion after £2m investment
A Scottish digital health start-up has secured a £2m investment as it gears up to scale sensing technology that helps manage patients’ conditions remotely. Waire Health’s C-Detect platform helps clinicians…
German pharmaceuticals giant Bayer acquires Edinburgh digital health start-up
German pharmaceuticals giant Bayer has acquired an Edinburgh digital health start-up that specialises in artificial intelligence-powered medical imaging. Blackford Analysis, which was acquired for an undisclosed but thought to be…
OBE for NHS Shetland chief who livestreamed island’s Covid response on Facebook
An NHS chief executive who broadcasted weekly Facebook livestreams and led Shetland’s island response to Covid has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. Michael Dickson, NHS…
The trends that will redefine innovation and transform healthcare in 2023
In recent years, innovation has been considered one of the key enablers for healthcare improvement, underlining its importance to the NHS Recovery Plan, and enhancing the healthcare system’s capacity now…
Glasgow ultrasound sensor specialist signs partnership agreement with US medtech firm
A Glasgow ultrasound sensor specialist has signed a partnership agreement with a US medtech firm to develop technology aimed at advancing intravascular imaging. Novosound, which brings its technology to emerging…
Scottish med-tech firm acquires US distributor
A Scottish med-tech company that produces specialist microwave generators to treat a range of skin conditions has acquired a US distributor. Emblation has acquired Saorsa Inc as part of a two-year…
Scottish med-tech firm to double workforce after trials with Boeing
A Scottish med-tech firm is doubling its workforce after its emergency in-flight assistive device technology for medical emergencies was supported by Boeing. Aiber, based in Edinburgh and Inverness, is expanding…
NHS’s National Digital Platform to lay foundation for ’revolution’ in health and care
A new National Digital Platform was launched today by NHS Education for Scotland, which promises to ’lay the foundation for a revolution’ in health and social care. The cloud-based service,…
Inside the National Digital Platform for future health and care delivery in Scotland
Christopher Wroath has worked in technology-focused roles within the NHS in Scotland since 2014. He recalls the “good old days” of digital transformation and the Government Digital Service, which had…
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