Virtual reality, wearables and AI research trials to be funded to help cut drug deaths
Virtual reality, wearables and AI research trials in Scotland are to be funded through a UK Government innovation scheme to cut drug deaths. The research is being funded through the…
Red Star: Revolutionising Fracture Care in NHS Scotland
Osteoporosis and fragility fractures are a growing public health issue in Scotland, where over 40,000 fragility fractures occur annually. For patients with osteoporosis, the risk of subsequent fractures is high,…
Glasgow startup aiming to ‘revolutionise ultrasonic robotics’ for surgery
A Glasgow startup is aiming to ‘revolutionise ultrasonic robotics’ for use in surgical environments. Nami Surgical’s miniaturised ultrasonic medical devices uses high-frequency sound waves to power precise, minimally invasive surgery. The…
Aberdeen scientists to develop AI-enabled smartphone app to help skin cancer patients
Scientists in Aberdeen are working on an AI-enabled smartphone app to help skin cancer patients. Experts are working on new technology which helps people previously treated for melanoma examine their…
Red Star: Streamlining heart failure treatment with cutting-edge AI
Heart failure (HF) affects up to a million people in the UK, often leading to a reduced quality of life and increased hospital admissions. While significant advances in HF treatment…
University of Edinburgh spinout pioneering approaches to canine cancer care
A team of Edinburgh scientists is developing cutting-edge tools to help improve the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of canine cancer, one of the leading causes of death in dogs. Technologies…
Glasgow scientists use Google Deep Mind and Meta technology in bid to speed up vaccine development
Glasgow scientists have turned to technology developed by Google Deep Mind and Meta in a bid to speed up the development of new vaccines. Experts in virology deployed the AI-driven…
Preparatory work begins at site of Scotland’s first ‘fully digital hospital’
Preparatory work at the site of Scotland’s ‘first fully digital hospital’ has begun with ground tests marking the pre-construction phase. ‘Settlement trials’ at the planned University Hospital Monklands in Lanarkshire…
Scotland’s chief medical officer says innovation can help address future challenges and drive sustainable healthcare
Scotland’s chief medical officer has said innovation can help drive sustainable healthcare as the country faces rising disease levels and climate change. In his annual report, Sir Gregor Smith said…
AI can cut waiting times for hip replacement surgery, Aberdeen study shows
Artificial intelligence can help to significantly reduce waiting times for hip replacement surgery according to health researchers in Aberdeen. Aberdeen University researchers carried out a study that showed AI could…
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