Skin cancer apps ‘cannot be relied upon for accurate results’, study finds
Experts found the apps may cause harm from failure to identify potentially deadly skin cancers, or from over-investigation such as removing harmless moles.
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Rewired Pitchfest 2020 whittled down to 16 finalists
A short-list of 16 of the most brightest start-ups for this year’s Rewired Pitchfest have been revealed. The winner will be annnounced on March 4.
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Digital Health Champions Network to tackle distrust in online health
The network was established following research that found a lack of digital skills was preventing patients from engaging with online health services.
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CQC publishes report into first regulatory sandbox pilot
The CQC has published a report into its first regulatory sandbox pilot, which focused on the use of digital triage tools in healthcare services.
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North Lincolnshire lung patients first in UK to be offered ‘virtual rehab’
Patients with COPD have the option of taking part in rehabilitation exercises from an immersive beachside environment using a virtual reality headset.
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UCLPartners launches how-to guide for setting up virtual NHS clinics
The online guide, developed in collaboration with NHS clinicians, offers guidance on developing a project plan and business case for virtual clinics.
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Expectant mothers given access to health records at Royal Cornwall
Building on its maternity information system, the trust has added a fully customisable module that allows patients access to their records.
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Draft NICE guidelines suggest apps can support behavioural change
Apps, wearable devices and online programmes may help people be more active, manage their weight, quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake, NICE said.
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Robotic heart and 3D ‘map’ among finalists for £30m BHF grant
The charities Big Beat Challenge is a global initiative to galvanise researchers and inspire transformational solutions to tackle cardiovascular disease.
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First nine faces of the NHS App revealed to promote uptake
Since September 2019, the number of registered NHS App users has risen from 91,000 to over 220,000, according to NHS Digital.
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