MP Margot James hears how 5G tech is transforming care in Liverpool
During the February 7 visit she met two patients using 5G services to manage their long-term health conditions, including video calls and Safehouse sensors.
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GDE Salford trials smartphone app to monitor infection risk
Using artificial intelligence the app transforms a patient’s phone into a clinical-grade scanner to test for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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Call for tech solutions to meet NHS needs in North East and Cumbria
The Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) is calling for innovators to come up with solutions to address challenges faced by front-line staff.
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NHS login launches pilot to help develop service for future use
NHS login is a single identity verification system for the health service to help make it easier for people to access their health information.
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Data from implantable devices to predict heart failure risk in Manchester
The project will collate data from the devices of 1,000 heart failure patients to better spot the signs of heart problems and improve patient outcomes.
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Un’appy times – the challenges facing the NHS App
The NHS App that launched at the end of December is a prestige project on the road to NHS digitisation championed by first Jeremy Hunt and now by Matt Hancock. But it’s just lost two of its key leaders and faces serious technical challenges if it is to become the default digital gateway for patients. Digital Health editor Jon Hoeksma reports.
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NHS Highland launches VR headsets to help patients prep for MRI scans
Patients will be given a virtual MRI experience using virtual reality headsets in a bid to reduce the number of scans that need to be delayed or re-done.
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NHS Digital offers £1m funding for digital social care projects
Ten authorities will receive up to £30,000 to design a digital solution to address specific issues within their service.
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New GP contract includes increased patient access to digital services
Part of the contract includes GP practices ensuring that they can offer online consultations by April 2020.
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Digital outreach programme boosts health of homeless people in Hastings
So far the programme has helped 122 homeless people by using technology to improve how outreach workers respond to their healthcare needs.
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