AI stethoscope study published in The Lancet
4 February 2026
A study has been published in The Lancet after it found that an AI stethoscope detects serious heart conditions faster in primary care.
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Patients to sign up for trials via NHS App under new Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Patients will be able to take part in clinical trials through the NHS App, as part of the governmentās National Cancer Plan.
RCGP calls for Scottish government to improve GP IT systems
3 February 2026
More than half of GPs in Scotland say that their software is not fit for purpose, according to a member survey by RCGP Scotland.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
3 February 2026
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a contract for digital mental health firm Kooth and a report on the rise of radiology-linked legal claims.
Scotland’s womenās health plan highlights innovation as āpivotalā
3 February 2026
The Scottish government has pledged that innovation will have a “pivotal role” in ensuring women have access to the best quality care.
NHS Scotland supplier Capgemini to sell ICE-linked subsidiary
2 February 2026
French tech firm Capgemini, which provides IT services to NHS Scotland, will sell its US subsidiary following backlash over its work with ICE.
NHS England CDIO Ming Tang announces departure
2 February 2026
Ming Tang, interim chief digital and information officer (CDIO) at NHS England, has announced that she will leave her role in April.Ā
Cera hits 10 million healthcare visits during Covid pandemic
16 September 2021
Cera said early on it spotted the need to support certain cohorts in their own
AI trial for prostate cancer expanded across five hospitals
15 September 2021
They will be trialling Ibex Medical Analytics AI technology which aims to reduce diagnostic errors
Healthcare professionals ‘failing to prescribe tech’ to older patients
15 September 2021
Older patients are being overlooked by healthcare professionals who are failing to recommend health apps
PRSB officially launches vendor-backed scheme to promote standards
15 September 2021
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has officially launched a scheme to help support the
AI could lead to ‘overdiagnosis’ of breast cancer, tech body warns
15 September 2021
The technology is often seen as ālike magicā in healthcare but there is little scientific
