Turning Scotland’s life sciences industry into a global powerhouse – driving better health outcomes and national prosperity
In November 2025, the Scottish Government published the Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland: 2035 Vision, setting out a ten-year plan to grow the sector into a £25bn industry while improving health outcomes and...
Wireless sensors could help detect lung disease according to international study led by Glasgow researchers
Wireless sensing technology that captures the reflection of microwave signals from patients’ chests could help detect a range of lung conditions according to a new study. University of Glasgow engineers...
Shaping smarter, safer and more connected care: why interoperability-ready solutions matter for the future of telecare and independent living
Across the UK and globally, care providers are rethinking how technology can better support independent living, community response and residential care. As analogue systems phase out and digital platforms become central to...
New digital dermatology service could reduce waiting lists by up to 50%
A new digital dermatology service available to every GP practice in Scotland could reduce waiting lists by up to 50%, by speeding up the referrals and review process. More than...
Pupil helps designs app aimed at getting more girls into football – after feeling she ‘didn’t belong’ in boys team
A pupil from South Lanarkshire has designed a gamified app aimed at getting more girls into football – after feeling she ‘didn’t belong’ in a boys team. Maya Barcella and...
Glasgow online pharmacy appoints chief growth officer as demand for Ozempic-style weight loss medication soars
A Glasgow-headquartered online pharmacy which specialises in offering medications direct to patients in regulated digital clinic has appointed a chief growth officer as the firm continues to expand. Tushar Kaul...
MyCare health and social care app goes live in Lanarkshire with national rollout planned from April next year
Dermatology patients living in Lanarkshire have begun to use the new national health and social care platform – MyCare.Scot – after the app went live last week. Patients have begun...
Scottish health tech startup showcases operating theatre scheduling platform in Saudi Arabia
A Scottish health tech startup has travelled to Saudi Arabia to showcase its digital operating theatre scheduling platform to new markets across the Middle East. Infix Support was chosen as...
Glasgow launches £25m innovation fund to turbocharge health and life sciences sectors
Glasgow City Region has fired the starting gun on a major £25 million funding call aimed at unleashing the next wave of world-leading innovation – backing projects that can transform...
Get the data right and AI makes every second count in modern healthcare
Alongside a redesign of care models to make full use of the amazing power of AI, healthcare providers must also address their ability to handle the data involved. Healthcare stands...
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