Microsoft CEO praises Scottish housing association’s adoption of fall prevention tech
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has praised a technology that’s being used by a Dumfries and Galloway housing association to prevent falls in elderly residents. Nadella made the comments during…
New £15m artificial intelligence centre for Scotland will ‘transform healthcare’
Scotland is to have its own £15.8m artificial intelligence health research centre, which promises to enable better patient diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. The Industrial Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research in…
Supporting the day-to-day literacy needs of all staff
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises two of London’s largest and best-known teaching hospitals – Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital. A diverse workforce totalling 13,500 clinical, administrative…
Health literacy in the NHS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-daMLaJi08&t=2s&ab_channel=Texthelp 40% of NHS Trusts are already using Texthelp’s products to offer literacy and language support to patients and staff. Get in contact for more information. Visit texthelp.com/healthcare or email…
Browsealoud makes digital access easier at Bridgewater Community Healthcare
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of community health services in the north west of England. It offers high quality community and specialist services to over…
NHSScotland to ‘revolutionise healthcare and cut waiting times’ with Microsoft
NHSScotland has signed a deal with Microsoft to “revolutionise healthcare in the country, in a move that will cut waiting times and improve patient care”, the company said in a…
Machine learning could help prevent spread of Ebola and Zika viruses, say Glasgow researchers
Machine learning algorithms could help prevent the spread of deadly and newly emerging viruses, such as Ebola and Zika, according to research led by Glasgow University. These viruses in wild…
Alan Turing methods could form basis of better early diagnosis tests for cancer
Mathematical techniques developed by computer pioneer Alan Turing could form the basis of a more reliable test for the early diagnosis cancer and other diseases, according to new research. Work…
Starting the mental health conversation; youngsters lead innovative approach using AI
A group of young people from Stirling is leading an innovative approach to developing new digital solutions which support young people with mental health challenges. Stirling Youth Leaders spent three…
Rise in telecare system call failures “unacceptable”, expert warns
Outdated home alarm telecare systems are experiencing higher rates of call failures which is putting the safety of vulnerable people at risk, an expert has warned. More than one million…
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