Patients warned of disruption following ‘focused and ongoing’ cyberattack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Patients have been warned of disruption to services following a ‘focused and ongoing’ cyberattack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway. The regional health board released a media ‘alert’ this morning after…
NHS Scotland staff encouraged to come up with ‘fresh ideas’ to prevent sight loss
NHS Scotland staff are being encouraged to come up with ‘fresh ideas’ to treat patients who may be prone to the sight loss condition glaucoma. To coincide with World Glaucoma…
‘Let’s inspire inclusive, innovative healthcare on International Women’s Day’
A gender health gap undoubtedly remains across the world – but International Women’s Day is a key opportunity to empower NHS Scotland innovators to help close that gap. This year’s…
Glasgow researchers aim to eliminate gender bias in healthcare AI systems
Researchers in Glasgow are seeking to eliminate gender bias in AI-powered healthcare monitoring systems. University of Glasgow experts are setting out to ensure male and female patients receive the same…
Threats and Risks to Delivering Digital Healthcare
Across the broad scope of healthcare provision, a common point for discussion is: how do we deliver quality care amidst growing financial constraints, resource limitations, and the expanding demand for…
Housing association and care provider praised in report for technology adoption
A Scottish housing association and care provider has been praised in a report by an economic think tank for its adoption and use of technology. Blackwood Homes and Care was…
Scottish MedTech secures £4.2 million fund raise to speed up cancer drug development
A Scottish medtech company which recreates ‘micro-tumours’ in the lab for testing new cancer treatments has secured £4.2 million to expand its technology. Edinburgh-founded Carcinotech will use the investment to…
NHS innovation partner welcomes regulatory roadmap for medical devices
NHS innovation partner InnoScot Health has welcomed a new UK Government regulatory roadmap for medical devices – with legislation timetabled for next year. The organisation, which works with NHS boards…
Paperless future for nursing students after 350-page learning journal goes digital
Nursing students in Dundee have piloted a digital app designed to replace a 350-page learning journal. The nursing and midwifery students at the University of Dundee have trialled the use…
My mission to pioneer early disease detection for cats and dogs – how a vet’s breakthrough tech for animals may even help human health
I’m on a mission to transform early disease detection and diagnosis in animals through pioneering testing technology using AI algorithms and newly discovered biomarkers. My company – MI:RNA Diagnostics –…