Scottish health board deploys AI on patients with chronic lung condition in bid to ease ‘winter pressures’
A Scottish health board has deployed AI on patients with a chronic lung condition in a bid to ease “winter pressures” on hospitals. NHS Lothian has used the technology to…
We need to find the ‘leaps’ to coordinate digital transformation across public services, says Scotland’s most senior civil servant
Scotland’s most senior civil servant has called for greater coordination of digital transformation across public services to unlock the benefits to citizens. JP Marks, permanent secretary to the Scottish Government,…
How tech can prompt medical insights
Digital voice recording and transcription technologies are advancing at a rapid rate. Services that can accurately record voice conversations – whether in person, phone or internet-enabled – have improved from…
New report shows there are over 140,000 telecare service users in Scotland
A new report conducted by a connectivity firm in partnership with Scotland’s local government agencies has revealed that are over 140,000 users of telecare services across the country. The National…
How to help the med-tech fledglings fly
An industry roundtable event hosted in Edinburgh tested the boundaries of tech start-up thinking in the healthcare sector. Senior NHS leaders gathered with corporate leaders, founders and investors to grapple…
Patient hails ‘incredible’ AI after her lung cancer is caught early
A patient whose lung cancer was caught early has praised the ‘incredible’ speed of her artificial intelligence (AI) diagnosis and treatment. Diane McCallum, 60, was referred for a chest X-ray…
New flexible sensor can help prevent blood clots in post-operative patients
Edinburgh scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation. The technology is based on polymer sensors and fits underneath bandages…
Biometric safe used to dispense drugs at Forth Valley Royal Hospital
A biometric safe has been installed at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to maintain access to controlled prescription drugs in a ‘Scottish first’. The medicines dispensing facility will scan thumbprints and…
From Backlogs to Better Care: Red Star’s ADHD Platform
Scotland is facing an unprecedented rise in mental health challenges, with ADHD emerging as a significant concern. As highlighted in the NAIT Adult Neurodevelopmental Pathways report, from 2020 to 2023,…
How tech can prompt medical insights
Digital voice recording and transcription technologies are advancing at a rapid rate. Services that can accurately record voice conversations – whether in person, phone or internet enabled – have improved…
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