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.
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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.
Hancock’s ‘tech revolution’ to include mandatory open standards
17 October 2018
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has published his plans for the use of digital in health and social care.
Mark Jones appointed CIO of North Cumbria Health and Care ICS
17 October 2018
The former CIO of Devon Partnership NHS Trust has been drafted in to head up digital strategy for the integrated care system in north-west England.
Anglia Ruskin University develops AI app to spot TB
17 October 2018
The technology uses a regular smartphone camera to capture a biosensor with a sputum sample, with results delivered ‘in seconds’.
Leeds shoots for 100% digitisation of histopathology slides
16 October 2018
The programme looks at the possibility of harnessing artificial intelligence to improve the speed and accuracy of cancer diagnoses.
TPP announces collaboration with Clinical Practice Research Datalink
16 October 2018
The service collects de-identified patient data from GP practices across the UK for public health research and is endorsed by NHS England.
Movers and Shakers news roundup
3 July 2026
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup includes new chief executives for East Cheshire NHS Trust
Midlands secures share of £85m to transform obesity care
2 July 2026
Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) has helped local NHS organisations secure a share of the
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
2 July 2026
Today’s briefing includes medical cannabis accreditation and a system to improve musculoskeletal performance or rehabilitation.
Sheffield first council to oppose NHS FDP Palantir contract
2 July 2026
Sheffield City Council has become the first local authority to approve a motion formally opposing
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde rolls out digital triage system
1 July 2026
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has begun rolling out a digital triage system across
