Glasgow researchers look to harness AI to improve heart disease treatment
Researchers at Glasgow University are looking to harness AI to improve heart disease treatment pathways. Experts at the university want to develop cutting-edge computational tools to enhance outcomes for heart…
AI system developed by Glasgow researchers outperforms humans on cancer diagnosis
An AI system developed by researchers at Glasgow University has managed to outperform humans in predicting the outcomes for cancer patients. The machine learning algorithm devised by scientists at the…
Scheduling platform brings theatre revolution
I’ve worked in the NHS for over two decades, witnessing many changes, but over the last few years I have grown increasingly frustrated by inefficiencies within operating theatres. It’s important…
Budding Scottish healthcare innovators urged to apply for ‘clinical entrepreneur programme’
Scottish healthcare innovators are being urged to apply to a ‘clinical entrepreneur programme’ – to encourage a startup mindset within the NHS. Progressive health service thinkers and medical students are…
Attacking the backlog – how new community models of care and ‘digital diagnostics’ can help Scotland tackle record patient waiting times
Last week, we were treated to the unwelcome news that patient waiting times in Scotland have hit a record high. Whilst there is no magic solution to easing the pressure on…
Exclusive: Ministers urged to release details of cybersecurity audit at hacked NHS health board
Ministers have been urged to release details of a cybersecurity audit that took place three months before a Scottish NHS health board was targeted by hackers. Inspectors undertook a statutory…
Digital mental healthcare offers a force for good
Lack of access to mental healthcare is affecting Scotland along with the rest of the world – as there aren’t enough clinicians to meet increasing demand. ieso has been working with…
Scottish tech firm founded by doctor frustrated by operating theatre bottlenecks to roll out its platform across country
A Scottish technology company founded by a doctor frustrated by operating theatre bottlenecks is set to roll out its platform across the country. Infix, masterminded by Dr Matthew Freer, is…
Digital hub is one-stop shop for Scotland’s clinicians
Clinicians in Scotland now have easy access to clinical guidelines and validated decision support tools using the Right Decision Service (RDS), built on technology developed by Tactuum, an IT partner…
Data-led management opens door to success
Waiting lists across Scotland continue to remain a challenge, particularly for cancer patients where speed is of the essence. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has taken major steps to…
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