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…
Scottish healthcare startup secures first contract with NHS board
A Scottish healthcare startup that improves the efficiency of surgical operating theatres and tackles patient waiting list backlogs has secured its first contract with an NHS board. NHS Lothian will deploy…
Edinburgh employee engagement platform signs ‘game-changing’ deal with global IT firm
An Edinburgh employee engagement and wellbeing tool will be able to share its technology with the customers of one of the world’s largest IT services firms. Trickle, which allows managers…
University in private sector tie-up to advance medical technology device design
A partnership has been signed between a Scottish university and an industry body to accelerate access to technology design capabilities for Scotland’s SMEs. Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt will link up with Technology…
Rapidly expanding patient list drives opportunity to digitise medical records
NHS Business Services Authority utilises OPEX® Falcon® series of scanners to provide ease of access to patient records. The background Dr. Stephenson and Partners is a family practice in Tyne…
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