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Dr Rachael Grimaldi, chief executive at CardMedic
18 June 2025

Pitchfest 2022 winner CardMedic secures Ā£411k Innovate UK grant

Digital Health Pitchfest winner CardMedic has secured Ā£411,000 from Innovate UKā€™s SMART grant programme for its healthcare language app.
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Female,Doctor,Examines scan results
23 May 2025

Prototype developed for new breast cancer detection technology

The prototype of a machine that can detect tumours in women with dense breast tissue has been developed in Newcastle.
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A photo showing a birds-eye view of a cup of coffee, with the words "Digital Health coffee time" in white text overlaid in the foreground
6 May 2025

Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā˜•

Our coffee briefing covers an AI agent for cataracts patients at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells, plus a new milestone for
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Dupe Burgess, founder of Bloomful
7 February 2025

Health tech founders win at UK Women in Innovation Awards

An app for gynaecological conditions is among the health tech solutions to win the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards.
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Brunel University
29 January 2025

Project launched to improve regulation of AI healthcare devices

Seven Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation are to accelerate pathways for innovative medicines and devices.
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A tablet and headphones from MediMusic
20 December 2024

‘Music as medicineā€™ trialled for South Asian people with dementia

MediMusicĀ and Anglia Ruskin University have been awarded Ā£183,682 to investigate how AI and music can help South Asian people with
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Group of people on the Holly Health team
3 December 2024

Northumbria Primary Care trials AI-powered digital coaching app

A study in Northumbria has found that digital health interventions show promise in helping patients manage comorbid hypertension and anxiety.
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5 September 2024

Innovate UK U-turns on funding for female tech founders

Innovate UK has reversed its decision to slash 50% of grants for the ā€˜Women in Innovationā€™ awards, following a campaign
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Apian drone
23 August 2024

Drones can successfully fly blood packs, study finds

Drones can be used as a safe mode of transport for delivering blood packs, according to a study run by
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PARS sensor
18 July 2024

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde trials tech for infant respiratory disorders

A wireless device and software developed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clydeā€™s West of Scotland Innovation Hub, is being trialled
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