Glasgow tech firm proposes ‘digital twin’ to help clear NHS backlog
A Glasgow tech firm has proposed ‘digital twin’ technology as a potential solution to help clear NHS backlogs. Simul8, which specialises in real-world simulation tech, is working with NHS boards…
NHS Education for Scotland announces ‘digital first’ policy for staff training
NHS Education for Scotland has announced a ‘digital first’ approach to training health and social care workers across the country. The organisation – responsible for delivering education and skills to NHS…
Students encouraged to get involved with healthcare innovation in Scotland
Students are being encouraged to participate in schemes designed to support innovation in the Scottish healthcare sector. NHS partner InnoScot Health will host a webinar tomorrow designed to spotlight how…
Scotland’s first ‘fully digital’ hospital gets planning approval
Scotland’s first ‘fully digital’ hospital has won planning approval as it moves a step closer to the construction phase. The proposed replacement for University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat in…
Glasgow researchers look to harness AI to improve heart disease treatment
Researchers at Glasgow University are looking to harness AI to improve heart disease treatment pathways. Experts at the university want to develop cutting-edge computational tools to enhance outcomes for heart…
AI system developed by Glasgow researchers outperforms humans on cancer diagnosis
An AI system developed by researchers at Glasgow University has managed to outperform humans in predicting the outcomes for cancer patients. The machine learning algorithm devised by scientists at the…
Scheduling platform brings theatre revolution
I’ve worked in the NHS for over two decades, witnessing many changes, but over the last few years I have grown increasingly frustrated by inefficiencies within operating theatres. It’s important…
Budding Scottish healthcare innovators urged to apply for ‘clinical entrepreneur programme’
Scottish healthcare innovators are being urged to apply to a ‘clinical entrepreneur programme’ – to encourage a startup mindset within the NHS. Progressive health service thinkers and medical students are…
Attacking the backlog – how new community models of care and ‘digital diagnostics’ can help Scotland tackle record patient waiting times
Last week, we were treated to the unwelcome news that patient waiting times in Scotland have hit a record high. Whilst there is no magic solution to easing the pressure on…
Exclusive: Ministers urged to release details of cybersecurity audit at hacked NHS health board
Ministers have been urged to release details of a cybersecurity audit that took place three months before a Scottish NHS health board was targeted by hackers. Inspectors undertook a statutory…
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