First design images of the new National Digital Platform showcased at digital health and care conference
The first prototype images from the new National Digital Platform for health and care in Scotland have been showcased at a digital health and care conference. Featuring a ‘citizen view’,...
We need to increase the pace and scale of transformation in health and care, says Cabinet Secretary
The pace and scale of digital transformation and integration for health and care services in Scotland needs to be increased, the Cabinet Secretary for Health & Sport said today. Jeane...
Hospital deploys new £700,000 computer system to improve patient safety in intensive care unit
A new £700,000 computer system has been deployed in an intensive care unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The new Philips system will replace bedside charts, freeing up clinical time and...
Med-tech firm secures investment for device that transmits in-flight medical emergency data to ground clinicians
MIME Technologies, a med-tech spin-out from the University of Aberdeen, has raised a combined £255,000 to scale-up a product that transmits patient data to ground clinicians in the event of...
New software will help clinicians detect liver scarring in patients
New software is set to help clinicians better measure the amount of fat on patients’ livers – enhancing early detection of potentially life-threatening conditions. The addition of the new technology...
Glasgow university researchers help design hand hygiene robot trialled at remote Indian school
A robot which encourages kids to wash their hands has been deployed at a remote Indian primary school in a bid to promote hygiene. ‘Pepe’ the hand-shaped machine reminds schoolchildren...
Health and care leaders gather for Internet of Things (IoT) seminar in Inverness
Leaders from social care, local authorities and the NHS were due to gather today in Inverness to explore the potential use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in health and...
Data sharing concerns raised by primary care practitioners at Scottish Parliament inquiry
Primary care professionals working on the frontline of health and care in Scotland have aired their concerns about the effectiveness of data sharing between different parts of the NHS and...
Powerful algorithm helps scientists make breakthrough in ultrasound imaging
A powerful algorithm used in astronomy and light microscopy has enabled researchers to make a breakthrough in ultrasound imaging – which could lead to much better disease detection rates. Scientists...
Artificial Intelligence projects showcased at healthcare event in Glasgow
Some of the most cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies in healthcare were showcased this week at an event in Glasgow. ‘Deep-learning’ algorithms which are being applied to analyse and predict cancers...
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