Apple to launch research app to allow users to privately submit health data
The Apple Research app will allow US users to have the option of privately contributing to health research by sharing data collected from their smartwatch.
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The Apple Research app will allow US users to have the option of privately contributing to health research by sharing data collected from their smartwatch.
Peter Lee from Microsoft said that advances in machine learning models meant that consumer-facing translation platforms could be repurposed for healthcare.
The Siilo app provides a safe and secure way of sharing patient data. It’s now used by clinicians, junior doctors and specialists across the trust.
The MedTap app provides answers to questions such as when and how to take pills, what to do about side effects, how to re-order more pills and the cost.
The innovations address several challenges faced by the NHS including workflow management; access to services; and decision support.
The trust is using IMMJ Systems’ MediViewer software to digitise casualty cards, which provide key details on patients admitted to A&E.
This includes £50m going towards NHS diagnostic services and support the work of existing ‘centres of excellence’ in digital pathology and imaging with AI.

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