UK’s success in robotic surgery will be ‘undermined’ by Brexit
An Imperial College study found there is a “consensus” that Brexit is likely to “undermine the UK’s status as a global leader in science and innovation”.
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Surgeons in North East first to use robotic arm in knee replacements
Knee replacement surgery involves a MAKO robotic arm, designed to enable the highest accuracy and guide surgeons during surgery.
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Digital workforce strategy will help bring NHS to ‘the next frontier’
The report, being led by Dr Eric Topol, will look at opportunities where the NHS can invest in technology training for staff.
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Robo-docs and AI could ‘save NHS £12.5bn a year’, claims Darzi report
An eye-opening report from former health minister Lord Darzi suggests the NHS could shave off a tenth of its budget by automating routine admin work and other mundane tasks.
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The tech revolution is coming, and the NHS needs to be ready
As Dr Eric Topol commences his review into the training needs of NHS staff and how can they leverage AI, genomics and other technologies to improve care, Stephen Barclay, minister of state for Health and Social Care, says it is key that NHS is “future-fit” to embrace the technological revolution.
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Patients at The Royal London Hospital benefit from robot assisted surgery
One hundred patients at The Royal London Hospital have befitted from robot assisted surgery since the technology was introduced in 2017.
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PARO the robotic seal one step closer to being introduced to UK hospitals
PARO, a robotic seal that responds to voice and touch interactions, is a step closer to being introduced to dementia wards following a study involving Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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The march of the robots
Robotics can help the healthcare sector deliver better care with limited resources, argues Jeremy Russell. But for uptake to accelerate, companies will need to find ways to make products affordable, and organisations will need to earmark money for investment in the area.
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New tech for treating cardiovascular disease ‘faces lack of research’
A new generation of robotics, imaging and implantable tech for treating cardiovascular disease is being hindered by a lack of research.
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