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University Hospital Southampton showcases GDE successes

22 October 2018

Rafael Sorribas from NHS Digital met with staff on Friday to observe the progress that had been made by the trust since it was made a GDE in 2016.

Sensyne Health’s gestational diabetes software to be used by three more trusts

19 October 2018

Developed by British artificial intelligence company Sensyne Health, GDm-Health comprises a patient app and software for clinicians.

A woman wearing the eye-controlled device for locked-in individuals

EyeControl headset for locked-in patients available on NHS Supply Chain

19 October 2018

EyeControl, which combines an eye-tracking camera and speaker, allows patients who have lost the ability to move or speak to communicate.

Mobile health and apps news in brief

19 October 2018

The latest roundup includes Hancock’s tech vision that patients can use wearables and diet-tracking apps to prevent them from falling ill.

NHS digitisation expected to cost up to £13bn – report

18 October 2018

Officials developing NHS England’s long term plan have estimated it will cost between £10.9bn and £12.9bn to support digitisation across 15 areas included within it.

A cartoon of an ill man in a space helmet

Sick spacefarers to tap clinical support app aboard ISS

18 October 2018

NASA astronauts on the International Space Station will be able to use UpToDate to check their symptoms and access clinical recommendations.

Virtual reality for stroke patients one step closer thanks to £400k funding

18 October 2018

The Countess of Chester Hospital and University of Chester will explore how VR can help patients practice and relearn daily activities following a stroke.