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Innovations recognised at the fourth AXA Health Tech and You Awards

14 May 2018

There were six awards up for grabs on the night with each category focusing on health technology that can support specific health problems, with focus this year on dementia, the menopause and mental health in the workplace.

‘Game-changing’ app allows air ambulance services to view patients

14 May 2018

The GoodSAM App’s new feature called ‘Instant on the Scene’ sends a link to the 999 caller’s mobile phone, which opens live streaming video to give medics the chance to assess how seriously ill a patient is before setting off.

One Health Lewisham signs deal for virtual assistant app

13 May 2018

Branded as Ask NHS GP, the app allows patients to check their symptoms via voice and text input, obtain self-care advice and book or cancel an appointment.

A computer screen displaying the WannaCry ransomware note

WannaCry one year on: a retrospective look at NHS IT’s black-letter day

11 May 2018

It’s peak squeaky bum for the NHS as we approach the one year anniversary of WannaCry, which devastated hospital IT systems during the ransomware outbreak on 12 May 2017.

St Bartholomew’s Hospital hails ‘new era’ of lung cancer treatment

11 May 2018

The new procedure involves using software to create a 3D map of the lung, which guides surgeons as they pass a catheter through the patient’s mouth and airways in order to reach the tumour.

Movers and shakers news round-up

11 May 2018

May’s movers and shakers round-up sees appointments and departures at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust.