Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
6 February 2025
Today’s news roundup covers Graphnet’s new AF screening tool and Maidstone Hospital’s 100th robotic surgery patient.
News
Atrial fibrillation study highlights the role of GP data in research
6 February 2025
A study led by Oxford Population Health identified 28% more cases of atrial fibrillation in primary care data than secondary care data alone.
GMC study reveals doctors’ views on the use of AI in medicine
6 February 2025
Doctors who use AI see benefits for their own efficiency and for patient care, according to a study by the General Medical Council.
Digital therapeutics platform CareLoop closes £1.8m funding round
5 February 2025
University of Manchester spinout CareLoop has closed a £1.8 million funding round to support the growth of its digital therapeutics platform.
NHSE launches ‘common front door’ into secure data environments
5 February 2025
NHS England has launched a ‘common front door’ to give health researchers access to its secure data environment (SDE) network.
Airedale NHS FT rolls out Careology app to support cancer patients
5 February 2025
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out the Careology app to help cancer patients manage their condition.
Government launches AI breast cancer trial
4 February 2025
The government has announced the launch of a trial that will test how AI tools can be used to detect cases of breast cancer earlier.
Former Rewired Pitchfest finalist Concentric Health wins £500k investment
18 November 2021
Rewired Pitchfest 2021 finalist, Concentric Health is looking to expansion thanks to a £500,000 investment
Surrey Heartlands CCG launches remote blood pressure monitoring
17 November 2021
Surrey Heartlands CCG has introduced Inhealthcare’s BP@Home digital remote monitoring service, allowing patients to take
Dedalus acquires appointment and scheduling provider Swiftqueue
16 November 2021
European health IT and diagnostics specialist Dedalus has acquired Swiftqueue in a bit to help
University Hospitals Sussex signs deal to deploy CardMedic app
16 November 2021
University Hospitals Sussex is enhancing communication with patients with disabilities with a five-year deal with
Graphnet buys patient monitoring specialist Docobo
15 November 2021
Shared care records provider Graphnet has acquired remote patient monitoring specialist Docobo, it has been
