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Using AI and robots to safely treat hand tremors
Researchers have developed a machine learning model that allows robots to safely treat the hand tremors associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
The research published in Scientific...
The power of AI in providing rapid at-home assessments of the coronavirus
A new app will allow individuals to get an at-home risk assessment based on how they feel and be directed to the nearest testing...
New strategic partnership to provide guidance on medical technology
NICE and Health Technology Wales will collaborate on the strategic planning and delivery over the assessment of medical technologies.
The National Institute for Health and...
How is AI and machine learning benefiting the healthcare industry?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies are rapidly revolutionising the medical industry around the world.
In order to help build increasingly effective care pathways...
New collaborative partnership focuses on type 2 diabetes prevention
The new partnership will offer a digital service to complement the face-to-face intervention programme in delivering type 2 diabetes and obesity prevention.
Liva Healthcare and Living Well...
Smart diabetes management market 2020 is surging
The smart diabetes management market is estimated to reach $11.93bn (€10.74bn) by 2027, according to new research by Data Bridge Market Research.
Data Bridge Market...
AI and sleep disorders: enhancing diagnosis and treatment
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, artificial intelligence has the potential to improve efficiencies and precision in sleep medicine.
The new position statement...
Low cost diaper uses smart technology to notify caregivers when it’s wet
Researchers at MIT have developed a smart diaper embedded with a moisture sensor that can alert caregivers when it becomes wet.
A wet diaper, for...
Two weeks to go until the National Day of Unplugging
The annual call for a 24-Hour digital detox enters 11th year, with this year’s event prioritising offline over online engagement
The National Day of Unplugging...
The Future of Big Data-Powered mHealth Apps
Big data has the power to revolutionise healthcare by powering user-friendly apps that lead to fewer costs and better life quality
Guest contributor, Ilya Kislenko,...
The BRoTHER project: promoting digitalisation in biobanking research
Improving personalised medicine by increasing digitalisation throughout the field of biobanking research, we present to you our partner brochure with: BRoTHER
Biobanking is used in...
Digitising the outpatient model
With outpatient capacity limited and demand on the NHS only growing, is it time to reconsider outpatient services and move to digital models of...
A new evaluation service for teams building digital health products
Harnessing technology to reduce inequality, influence positive social change, and solve complex public health problems is no easy task; but could Public Health England...
AI capable of accurately measuring stroke and heart attacks
Research led by UCL and Barts Health NHS Trust has revealed that, for the first time, AI has been used to instantly and accurately...
Local digital health projects in adult care awarded a share of £4.5m
The funding will enable the 16 organisations who provide adult social care services to roll out their local digital projects on a wider scale
The...
Health Europa partners with the AI & Machine Learning Convention
Health Europa is delighted to announce its new partnership with the AI & Machine Learning Convention ahead of its first event at MediWeek at...
Study shows results from skin cancer diagnosis apps can’t be trusted
A new study from the University of Birmingham, reveals smartphone apps used to as ‘early warning systems’ for skin cancer are poorly regulated and...
EFN: celebrating nurses and discussing the importance of digital healthcare
The European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) met at the European Parliament to discuss the hard work achieved by nurses and the impact of...
Smartphone and social media use linked to mental health issues in teens
A new article in the CMAJ reveals a link between the use of smartphones and social media and mental distress and suicidality among adolescents
The...
NHS Digital Academy: disruption, education and leadership in healthcare
NHS Digital Academy CEO Rachel Dunscombe introduces the Digital Academy and explores how digital leadership can effectively disrupt the healthcare system
AT the HETT Show...