Industry news in brief
This industry news round up looks at how AI is being used in Scotland to improve dental health and Sandwell Council’s efforts to tackle health inequalities.
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PRSB develops information sharing standards for diabetes healthcare
PRSB – the Professional Record Standards Body – has launched two new information sharing standards for diabetes to help improve care.
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English NHS testing effectiveness of ‘artificial pancreas’ technology
The effectiveness of technology which continually monitor blood glucose and automatically adjusts the amount of insulin given, will be tested.
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All Type 1 diabetes patients eligible for new technology
All patients with Type 1 diabetes will be eligible for new lifechanging technology on the NHS after new guidance was published.
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You & Type 2 diabetes project helping to transform patient experiences
The You & Type 2 pathway has proven to be a success so far in enhancing the lives of those that live with Type 2 diabetes.
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New £12m online platform launched to manage obesity-related illness
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme will provide free online for people with obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes or high pressure.
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NHS Digital reviewing algorithm after women incorrectly told to shield
The QCovid model flagged some women previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes as being at “high risk” of Covid-19 on a “precautionary basis”.
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Chelsea and Westminster launches diabetes app for better care at home
The DBm-Health app was co-designed by the trust, Sensyne Health and diabetes clinicians and forms part of a wider system to support patients.
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Lewisham launches virtual ward pilot for respiratory and diabetes patients
The pilot forms part a new programme to support people innovatively using technology to improve their wellbeing and help them to stay at home safely.
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Patients to be offered AI technology which helps detect kidney disease
Patients with diabetes and high blood pressure are benefiting from AI that turns a smartphone camera into a tool which can detect early kidney disease.
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