DeepMind AI system ‘detects risk of developing serious eye condition’
Experts from Moorfields Eye Hospital, Google Health and DeepMind, suggest their AI can predict whether people with age-related macular degeneration.
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Greater Manchester launches care homes Covid-19 tracker
A digital tool has been developed in Greater Manchester which helps care homes to track Covid-19 and coordinate care with GP practices and others.
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Analysis of Covid-19 data ‘fails to provide actions to reduce inequalities’
A rapid review of coronavirus data by Public Health England (PHE) found BAME people were twice as likely to die, but offers “no reassurance of a plan”.
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North west London partnership awarded £200k for digital diabetes tools
A partnership based in north west London has been awarded £200k to develop and trial digital tools for those living with type 2 diabetes.
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NHSX publishes AI buyers guide to ensure safety and efficiency
Procurement teams need to be assured that AI technology meets the “highest standards” of safety and efficiency, according to the guide.
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BCS: Scientific modelling codes should meet independent standards
The computer code behind the scientific modelling of epidemics should meet independent professional standards to ensure public trust, BCS has argued.
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BCS survey reveals contact-tracing app skepticism
A survey carried out by BCS has revealed less than a one quarter of its members think the NHS contact-tracing app will be effective on containing Covid-19.
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Google and Apple release their contact-tracing software
Google and Apple have released their Covid-19 contact-tracing software which can be used by smartphones across the globe.
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Three Scottish trusts trial Covid-19 contact-tracing software
The pilot will allow the trusts to test the software, which will be used by contact tracers to collect the information they need digitally.
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NHS contact-tracing app ‘falls short of data protection law’
Michael Veale, a lecturer in digital rights at University College London, found the app does not comply with UK law on anonymity and access to data.
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