New research to develop AI to better predict risk of mouth cancer
The study will look at the use of machine learning and AI to assist pathologists in spotting mouth cancer, which has increased by 60% in the last 10 years.
AI and Analytics
Telehealth solution approved for stroke assessment in Northern Ireland
Health Services Limited’s (HSL) Telehealth system enables clinicians to carry out virtual video consultations and diagnosis of patients.
Clinical Software
MHRA seeks input on using EHR data to inform clinical trials
The MHRA is asking stakeholders to help shape new guidance that outlines how greater use of real-world data in clinical trials improve treatments.
AI and Analytics
Digital Health Unplugged: November news team debrief
Going forward we will be inviting members of our Digital Health Advisory Panel to take part in our news team debriefs to hear their expert opinions.
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NHS Covid-19 App error ‘left thousands unaware they need to isolate’
The NHS Covid-19 App was set at the wrong sensitivity meaning users were not sent self-isolation alerts after they came into contact with infected people.
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BCS joins forces with Coding Black Females to improve diversity in tech
Fifty women from Coding Black Females will be offered a membership of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, each year under a new bursary agreement.
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Scotland’s contact-tracing app now interoperable with Northern Ireland’s
Through developing its own ‘federated server’ the Scottish government is ultimately hoping to allow interoperability of all contact-tracing apps in the UK.
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NHS Covid-19 App updated to improve accuracy and notifications
From today the NHS Covid-19 App will be updated to increase the accuracy of close contact notifications sent out by the app.
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Covid-19: Recording of ethnicity data to be mandatory on death certificates
The recording of ethnicity data on death certificates in England is set to become mandatory in a bid to tackle health disparities of Covid-19. The government’s quarterly report on progress to address Covid-19 health inequalities addresses a number of ways data can be used to better understand why patients from minority ethnic backgrounds are at […]
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Latest cohort of DigitalHealth.London’s fellowship programme announced
The Digital Pioneer Fellowship, now in its third year, aims to support digital innovators employed by NHS organisations in London and the South East.
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