Healthcare innovations require collaboration and support
Amid a fast-moving, constantly evolving healthcare landscape, many of what were once considered exciting breakthrough possibilities for the future are increasingly becoming a reality. We are now starting to see…
Digital ‘early warning’ system at Lanarkshire hospital helps doctors identify sickest patients
A new digital early warning system at a Lanarkshire hospital is helping doctors to identify the sickest patients in the emergency department. The Patientrack system is being trialled at University…
Millions of Scottish health board files dumped on dark web by hackers
Millions of files belonging to a Scottish health board have been dumped on the dark web by hackers. Sensitive documents including confidential patient data at NHS Dumfries & Galloway has…
Can Scotland follow in Bologna’s footsteps to reduce bed blocking?
Bed blocking is a neat shorthand to highlight one of the health service’s most persistent problems. Solving the causes of bed blocking will free up resources and reduce waiting lists…
Medical device company secures £4.7m to accelerate ‘next generation respiratory pharmaceuticals’
A medical device company spun out of the University of Glasgow has secured £4.7 million in its bid to accelerate ‘next generation respiratory pharmaceuticals’. Nebu-Flow’s technology compresses particles to such…
Digital support for parents as new website helps signpost services at Aberdeen children’s hospital
Increased digital support in the form of a new website will signpost services for parents at an Aberdeen children’s hospital. NHS Grampian is launching the website in partnership with The…
Event report: Digital Front Door will not just be an “NHS app” for Scotland as programme seeks to reach ‘beyond health’, says leading government official
A new national platform giving people access to their health and care records in Scotland will not just be an “NHS app”, a leading government official has confirmed. The Digital…
AI to be showcased at ‘healthcare innovation day’ during Glasgow Tech Week
Technologies including AI, augmented reality, drones and digital platforms will be showcased as part of a healthcare innovation day at Glasgow Tech Week next month. The West of Scotland Innovation…
How Conversational AI Can Empower Healthcare Providers
The stress and strain healthcare professionals are under, even pre-dating the pandemic, is well understood. Pressures of waiting lists, recruitment and retention difficulties and budget constraints all contribute to the…
Swiftqueue and Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services
In 2020, following the outbreak of Covid-19, Swiftqueue was adopted across Ashford and St Peter’s, Royal Surrey, Royal Berkshire, and Frimley & Wexham hospitals to address patient bookings for walk-in…
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