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Heat map of COVID-19 symptoms created by heath and data scientists
A new, publicly available heat map of people with COVID-19 symptoms in the UK has been created by health and data scientists.
Health and data...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wellbeing experts offer mental health support through text therapy sessions
Concern, a leading workplace wellbeing solutions provider, have combined forces with Talkspace online therapy
Concern distinguishes itself through its unique approach of integrating partners like...
The digital future of the healthcare industry
ID Medical has analysed data from the NHS Long Term Plan to reveal what the future of healthcare will look like
Almost every aspect of...
Dr Google: Almost half of employees prefer an internet diagnosis
A new report reveals that 43% of employees prefer to google their symptoms before going to a doctor.
Aetna International, an international health benefits provider,...
Evolving the German healthcare system with digital applications
German digital health firm, Preventicus, has developed an app capable of detecting and preventing arrhythmia and stroke
In 2018 the German social health insurance system...
Real-time flu prediction may be possible using wearable technology
A new study demonstrates the potential of data from wearable devices that measure heart rate to improve surveillance of infectious disease
The research from Scripps...
Portugal introduces national telehealth plan, the first of its kind in the world
Portugal is leading telehealth developments across the world with the newly introduced National Strategic Telehealth Plan (PENTS)
PENTS was launched by the Portuguese Ministry of...
BraineHealth to bring e-health solutions to developing countries
Medical innovators, BraineHealth, are working with InEmpathy, a charity who have global goals to bring healthcare solutions to places in dire need.
InEmpathy is a...
Expert Insights: when to be cautious of Dr Google’s diagnosis
According to recent research, nearly half of people in Britain turn to Dr Google before visiting a GP, despite online diagnosis being proven as...
Fostering the deployment of digital infrastructures for the cross-border exchange
Do you think the deployment of digital infrastructures can be achieved for the cross-border exchange of health data in Europe?
Maybe it can - The...