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...
Research into skin collection of blood chemistry from babies seeks to replace invasive blood sampling
Scientists at the University of Strathclyde are researching a system to measure and monitor blood chemistry levels in premature and sick babies through their skin which, if successful, could eventually...
Business leaders tour new Digital Healthcare centre at Dumfries & Galloway College
Business leaders were invited to tour a new digital healthcare centre at Dumfries & Galloway College this week – as part of a digital hub development which is set to...
DHI secures £10m investment for digital health innovation
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC), together with the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorate, is to invest up to £10 million in Scotland’s Digital Health and Care Institute. Launched...
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