Rare Diseases Action Plan includes focus on technology
The Rare Diseases Action Plan’s 16 commitments includes the use of a digital tool to speed up diagnosis and improvements to virtual consultations.
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CliniSys acquires laboratory information management company Horizon
CliniSys has acquired Horizons Lab Systems as it looks to create one of the largest organisations dedicated to diagnostics and more.
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Government to develop global standards for genomic data sharing
Working with partners in the genomics community the government will develop global standards and policies for sharing genomic data.
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Hancock pledges £37m for new ‘data-driven initiatives’
The funding will be used to deliver better research, treatment, care and improve clinical decision making, Matt Hancock said in a speech today.
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Guy’s and St Thomas’ offers experts for online genomics teaching
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with Medics.Academy to launch an online programme to teach staff about genomics.
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PRSB publishes guidance for prescribers using genetic information
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has published guidance to help prescribers use genetic information effectively.
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Superdrug launches ‘world’s most accurate’ home DNA test kit
Starting at £199, CircleDNA is the ‘first and only’ retail test kit to use next generation sequencing (NGS) technology, offering whole-exome sequencing.
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GP patients to be offered whole-genome screening in UK-first study
A study will assess the benefits of screening for gene faults and will see people have their entire genetic code read from samples taken at the doctors.
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Digital health and genomics ‘should form new pillars of life science industry’
Three industries, genomics; digital health; and early diagnosis be critical to the UK continuing to lead in the field of life sciences, Sir John Bell said.
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Unlocking the power and potential of genomic technology
In an exclusive op-ed for Digital Health News, Baroness Nicola Blackwood, explores this potential of genomic technology and what it could mean for the NHS.
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