Scientists developing video games to diagnose and monitor depression
Scientists in London have developed new AI technology inspired by video games to transform the way depression is diagnosed and monitored.
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Babylon and Microsoft join forces to improve healthcare through AI
Through exploring opportunities to enhance current AI tools Babylon and Microsoft aim to shift focus “from sick care to preventative healthcare”.
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New £1.4m AI funding aims to reduce racial health inequalities
The funding, from the NHSX AI Lab and Health Foundation, aims to ensure healthcare solutions don’t “exacerbate existing health inequalities”.
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New £250m intelligent automation framework set to be launched
NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) has issued a tender calling for intelligent automation (IA) vendors that supply “off the shelf” solutions.
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NHSX develops national Covid-19 image database to train AI
It is hoped the database will speed up diagnosis of coronavirus, ultimately leading to quicker treatment and less pressure on the NHS.
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Industry Spotlight: Chris Scarisbrick, Sectra
Chris Scarisbrick is in no doubt that artificial intelligence is here to stay and that it can transform the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare. But he also argues that if it is truly to make a difference, procurement processes will need to be changed and vendors closely involved.
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NHSX publishes AI buyers guide to ensure safety and efficiency
Procurement teams need to be assured that AI technology meets the “highest standards” of safety and efficiency, according to the guide.
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Connect Health rolls out AI triage service for MSK patients
PhysioNow is a chatbot-based triage application designed to offer round-the-clock support and self-management for MSK patients.
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Frimley Park Hospital installs new ‘deep learning’ CT scanners
Called AiCE, the AI algorithm can deliver quicker, more reliable and higher-quality image reconstructions from patient CT scans.
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Royal Berkshire Hospital to deploy Brainomix AI for rapid stroke diagnosis
Brainomix’s AI software rapidly analyses CT scans of the brain and is designed to act as an expert second opinion in diagnosing stroke patients.
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