Self-monitoring solution for gestational diabetes shows promise in trials
A study into the effectiveness of GDm-Health, a self-monitoring solution for gestational diabetes, has suggested it can improve outcomes for pregnant women and their babies.
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Manchester science centre awards £100,000 to local healthcare initiatives
Health Innovation Manchester has awarded almost £100,000 in funding to three local organisations developing digital healthcare solutions aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of citizens.
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Patients Know Best joins forces with blockchain company for virtual shared record
An online patient portal software company has partnered up with blockchain company to provide a virtual shared medical record to diabetic patients in Bury.
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Liva Healthcare aims to bring human touch to digital diabetes management
A healthcare platform that connects patients with lifestyle and disease management coaches is being trialled by the NHS as a possible means of preventing and managing diabetes.
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Mobile health and apps news in brief
Our first mobile health and apps news in brief of 2018 includes NHS England supporting a selection of entrepreneurs who have been given the task of designing and delivering new technological solutions and innovations in healthcare.
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Ascensia Diabetes Care adds analytics capabilities to self-management app
A new phone app upgrade from Ascensia Diabetes Care which aims to promote self-management for diabetics has been launched in the UK and Ireland.
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NHS pilot launched to help tackle obesity and Type 2 diabetes
An NHS pilot will see thousands test drive a number of digital platforms which have been designed to tackle obesity and Type 2 diabetes
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Mobile health and apps news in brief
This month’s round-up of healthcare apps includes a new ‘brisk walking’ app created by Public Health England to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
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Industry news in brief
Industry nibs include nominated trusts in the running for best global digital exemplar, major contract deals and what NHS trusts spend per day on PCs.
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Scottish SMEs secure contracts with NHS Scotland
Six Scottish SMEs awarded contracts with NHS Scotland to drive treatment and patient innovation in dermatology, diabetes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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