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.
Cambridge University Hospitals recognised as national digital leader
14 October 2021
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been formally recognised for completing the requirements of
Digital locum banks to be set up to improve GP access
14 October 2021
To support government plans for increased access to GPs, digital locum banks are expected to
Birmingham and Solihull deploy AI dementia detection tool
14 October 2021
The Integrated Cognitive Assessment will be deployed across primary and secondary care services in Birmingham,
Peppy Health launches digital menopause resource pack
13 October 2021
The Peppy Health resource is designed to equip organisations with the guidance they need to
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust roll out new EPR
13 October 2021
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has deployed a new electronic patient record from Allscripts
