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Discover the open source, low-cost ventilator for areas with limited means
A group of scientists and researchers have designed a open source, low-cost ventilator to be used in areas that have limited means within their...
Managing diabetes with telehealth during COVID-19 pandemic
Telehealth is offering a solution for managing diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patients living with diabetes are in the ‘high risk’ category for contracting coronavirus,...
Telehealth and coronavirus: reducing the impact of the pandemic
In a time of restricted movement, caring for patients can pose a number of challenges. However, telehealth is revolutionising how we practice care, and...
ViroteaVR: virtually exploring the world
Ivan Perlesi, founder of Virotea, tells HEQ about the benefits of VR in care.
Swedish technology innovator Virotea has developed a pioneering virtual reality (VR)...
European healthcare: investment in professionals vital for AI potential
A new report has been published that looks at the impact of AI on healthcare practitioners, and highlights that investment in healthcare professionals is...
How can we strengthen the healthcare system in and across Europe?
The idea of reshaping healthcare systems in Europe is daunting but integrating a stronger health ecosystem across the continent is a challenge EIT Health...
EIT Health drives European healthcare innovation forward
EIT Health awards €6m in funding to 120 European healthcare companies who are proactively addressing a diverse range of health challenges.
EIT Health is...
Reducing risk in AI and machine learning-based medical technology
Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are increasingly transforming the healthcare sector.
Along with the benefits come new risks and regulatory challenges meaning doctors now...
Shaping the digital transformation of imaging technologies
Healthcare systems are complex – demanding solutions to streamline operations and reduce care costs.
Intelligent imaging technologies, digital health technology and connected interventional solutions enable...
AI in healthcare: Microsoft reports promising uptake
A survey on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the UK healthcare industry has revealed that 46% of NHS leaders reported that their...
Urban gardens can help curb food insecurity and health problems
Food deserts are an increasingly recognised problem in the United States and a new study indicates urban and home gardens - combined with nutrition...
Scientist designs ‘express courier service’ for immune cells
Immunotherapy is a promising cancer treatment that uses genetically modified immune cells to fight cancer.
The immune cells used in the therapy can be used as...
New 3D printing technique for biomaterials offers a major step forward
A new way of 3D printing soft materials such as gels and collagens offers a major step forward in the manufacture of artificial medical...
Olympus and Inhealthcare create a digital solution for wasted appointments
Olympus and Inhealthcare are excited to announce the launch of a brand new digital education service which will cut the number of wasted appointments.
The...
Algorithm expands ability to assess for clot-removing procedure
An algorithm can help physicians assess whether a patient would benefit from an endovascular clot-removing procedure to remove a clot blocking an artery.
Endovascular thrombectomy...
New technology could monitor heart failure in the home
A scale has been launched that holds promise for monitoring those suffering with heart failure in their homes.
Heart failure affects 6.5 million Americans and...
Healthcare Excellence Through Technology – designed for the healthcare industry
Matthew Gould to keynote as part of HETT’s unique programme designed by the healthcare industry for the healthcare industry – have you registered yet?
HETT...
NTU Singapore poised to shape the future of digital health education with WHO partnership
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ready to shape the future of digital health education on a global scale in partnership with the...
AI-based smart speakers in healthcare: a game changer or a fad?
Did you know that the market volume of virtual assistants including chatbots and smart speakers in healthcare is expected to hit $1.7 billion by...
Discover the digital health company taking disease management a step further
Executing disease management may be made easy as digital health company, Liva Healthcare, receives €8 million investment from MIG, Santo Venture Capital and Digital...