Industry news in brief
This Digital Health News industry roundup includes funding to trial gaming and AI tech to diagnose Alzheimer’s and accreditation for a clinical AI platform.
News
Aide Health secures $1.2m funding to support long-term conditions
Aide Health has received $1.2m funding just months after its digital platform was trialled in the NHS to help patients with long-term conditions.
Digital Patient
Norfolk and Waveney care homes pilot improves dementia care
A care home pilot tasked with improving dementia diagnosis and support has been successful and will be rolled out more widely across Norfolk and Waveney.
Clinical Software
Middlesex University leads training course on working with robots
A new online training course for healthcare professionals, led by Middlesex University, is teaching students about the reality of working with robots.
AI and Analytics
Birmingham and District use virtual waiting room to maintain patient safety
Birmingham and District GP Emergency Room was able to keep patients safe when a cyber attack occurred thanks to Ummanu’s virtual waiting room technology.
Clinical Software
Sonrai Analytics secures investment from US firm Eckuity
Sonrai Analytics has secured funding from Eckuity and plans to use the money to diversify its market segments and strengthen its commercial aspirations.
AI and Analytics
Ipswich Hospital advances stroke care thanks to tech partnership
A partnership between Visionable and Brainomix is delivering high-quality stroke care for Ipswich Hospital with an AI-powered solution.
Clinical Software
HEE launches VR app for nurses to experience prison healthcare settings
Health Education England (HEE) has launched an app that uses virtual reality (VR) technology to show nurses what a role within a prison would be like.
Clinical Software
Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
Digital Health’s monthly roundup includes a collaboration for the Royal College of Radiologists and xWave plus a PACS for West Midlands pathology networks.
News
Northern Ireland to benefit from new digital imaging system
Northern Ireland HSC professionals will be able to view any diagnostic image from any regional hospital, thanks to the NIPAC+ programme supported by Sectra.
Clinical Software