5G robotic glove could diagnose patients before they reach A&E
Paramedics can perform an ultrasound using the robotic glove, while clinicians send signals over the 5G network using a control stick at the hospital.
Clinical Software
DeepMind health lead says AI could soon be used in predictive medicine
Dr Dominic King revealed research is due to be published soon which will show how AI can be applied to EHRs to flag conditions a patient is at risk of.
AI and Analytics
Innovation can be new approaches not just ‘shiny new devices’
Speaking at the Digital Health Care Show, Henry Ireland, an innovation advisor, gave the audience his four tips to drive change in the healthcare sector.
News
Providers encouraged to join Digital Healthcare Council
Ada, Babylon, Care UK, DoctorLink, Index Medical, Push Doctor and Zava are part of the Digital Healthcare Council (DHC), which was set up in 2017.
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Yorkshire and Humber Care Record signs £4m population health contract
The five-year contract will see Deloitte UK, Google Cloud and Synanetics work in partnership across the region to provide population health management.
AI and Analytics
One-click function for SCR introduced for community pharmacists
The function allows pharmacy professionals logged in on their Smartcard to click straight through to a selected patient’s SCR.
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Servelec looks towards digital primary care space for the first time
The supplier said it is planning to add some of its solutions and those of selected partners to the recently announced GP IT Futures framework.
Clinical Software
Matthew Gould confirms LHCRE and GDE programmes are here to stay
In a blog post, the NHSX CEO confirmed the unit has carried out a “major review of NHS tech spending” and some projects have been closed.
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Surgeons in North East first to use robotic arm in knee replacements
Knee replacement surgery involves a MAKO robotic arm, designed to enable the highest accuracy and guide surgeons during surgery.
Digital Patient
GP at Hand’s primary care network ‘temporarily approved’ pending review
A spokesman for NHS England said the network arrangements may change after a review of the GP out of area rules, expected to be launched next week.
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