Government funds research into VR and AI to tackle drug deaths
The government has awarded £12m to UK projects that are researching wearable tech, VR and AI to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes.
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The government has awarded £12m to UK projects that are researching wearable tech, VR and AI to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes.
This roundup includes Isle of Wight NHS Trust launching a digital consent platform from former Rewired Pitchfest finalist Concentric Health.
Dr Alec Price-Forbes, national CCIO and Helen Balsdon, national CNIO have been announced as keynote speakers for Digital Health Rewired 2025.
Today’s Coffee Time Briefing covers funding for digital X-Ray equipment in Powys and the launch of Bupa’s whole-genome sequencing programme.
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Joining Jordan Sollof on the latest episode of Unplugged is Edward St John, co-founder and
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