Cognetivity receives £900,000 to trial dementia detection tech with NHS
The 12-month project seeks to determine whether Cognetivity’s iPad-based cognitive assessment tool can outperform existing techniques in dementia pathways.
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UK innovation agency grants £865k to mobility AI project
A consortium led by Cambridge Bio-Augmentation Systems is developing an AI platform that could improve care for people with mobility issues.
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Innovate UK gives Atlas Genetics £2m contract for rapid diagnostic platform
Innovate UK supports Atlas Genetics project to adopt its io rapid diagnostic platform into UK sexual health clinics through a £2m grant.
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Project launched to create artificial intelligence virtual GP
A research partnership has been given £250,000 to create a GP avatar that can help with minor ailments and alleviate pressures on GP practices.
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Wearable and app in trial to prevent diabetes
Wearables and “motivational” mobile app will be piloted in London as a fix for the swelling health burden of Type 2 diabetes.
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Glasgow pilots brain injuries study
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has received government funding for a pilot study using data modelling to improve the early management of traumatic brain injuries.
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Digital health start-ups spin wheels
Digital health start-ups are pitching ideas for wearable tech and apps as part of a week-long “pit stop” programme arranged by a new technology and innovation centre.
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Tech grant for Poole epilepsy project
A consortium that includes Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has received £722,000 from Innovate UK to integrate personal health data with its Graphnet CareCentric record.
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Government invests £9m in telecare
The Department of Health, Technology Strategy Board and Economic and Social Research will provide universities and businesses across Britain with more than £9m to develop cost effective technology services for independent living.
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