Facebook’s health research head says doctors should have more patient data
Freddy Abnousi said researchers have evidence which suggests a person’s social life impacts their health more than almost any other major risk factor.
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DrDoctor to be trialled across 11 more NHS hospitals
The online appointment booking tool is already used in ten hospitals including Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Frimley Health NHS Trust.
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National Lottery funding to help more kids and families Beat the Street
The £3.32 million grant means the digital game Beat the Street can now be extended to a further 59 cities across the South West and East Midlands.
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BMA launches app to help hospital doctors manage workloads
Dr Diary allows doctors to enter details of their work activity into a calendar on the app to help them prepare for job planning meetings.
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University Hospital Southampton showcases GDE successes
Rafael Sorribas from NHS Digital met with staff on Friday to observe the progress that had been made by the trust since it was made a GDE in 2016.
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Sensyne Health’s gestational diabetes software to be used by three more trusts
Developed by British artificial intelligence company Sensyne Health, GDm-Health comprises a patient app and software for clinicians.
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Mobile health and apps news in brief
The latest roundup includes Hancock’s tech vision that patients can use wearables and diet-tracking apps to prevent them from falling ill.
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Virtual reality for stroke patients one step closer thanks to £400k funding
The Countess of Chester Hospital and University of Chester will explore how VR can help patients practice and relearn daily activities following a stroke.
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Hancock’s ‘tech revolution’ to include mandatory open standards
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has published his plans for the use of digital in health and social care.
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Anglia Ruskin University develops AI app to spot TB
The technology uses a regular smartphone camera to capture a biosensor with a sputum sample, with results delivered ‘in seconds’.
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