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Empowering healthcare in the Middle East through AI 

In this article, we hear from Dr Mohammed Hammoud, a computer science faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (part of Qatar Foundation) and the creator of Avey, an AI app that helps people self-diagnose accurately, connect with doctors, order...

How can technology be leveraged to facilitate the rise in requests for adult ADD/ADHD diagnoses and to assist individuals in managing life afterwards? 

Connie McReynolds, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Vocational Evaluator  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been perceived as an unsolvable condition, often viewed as untreatable without...

Cyberattack impacts major London hospitals

A cyberattack has severely impacted major hospitals in London, leading to the cancellation of operations and the diversion of emergency patients. King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’, and Evelina London Children’s Hospital are reported to be among the aff...

Lara Mott, CEO and Co-founder of ImproveWell 

In this interview, Lara Mott explores her journey in co-founding ImproveWell, a platform for collecting real-time feedback from healthcare workers, to improve the quality of care and staff engagement.  What motivated you to transition from your background ...

Headspace launches immersive mindfulness and meditation app, Headspace XR, with Meta and Nexus Studios 

Headspace, the provider of the world’s most accessible, comprehensive mental health system, and Nexus Studios, an award-winning global studio in film and experience design, released an immersive reality experience called Headspace XR, available exclusively i...

Genetec highlights top data privacy practices for physical security leaders 

Genetec has shared a comprehensive set of data protection best practices to help physical security leaders protect privacy, safeguard data and enable trust without compromising security.  This initiative comes as a response to the escalating importance...

BlackBerry announces collaboration with AMD to advance foundational precision and control for robotics industry 

BlackBerry Limited has announced a collaboration with AMD designed to revolutionise next-generation robotic systems by enabling new levels of low latency and jitter and repeatable determinism. Together, the companies will address the critical need for...

IDTechEx examines the opportunities for wearables in digital health 

With every successive year, the lines between medical devices and consumer electronics become increasingly blurred – MedTech companies seek to expand their reach beyond patients, and consumer electronics companies have targeted medical applications as a key f...

Zscaler and BT announce partnership to strengthen BT’s Managed Security Services 

Partnership will enable BT to offer the full Suite of Zscaler’s AI-powered Zero Trust solutions to private and public sector customers.  Zscaler and BT have announced an expanded partnership that will position BT as the first global service provider to of...

New AI tool may offer insights into patients’ future health 

AI models like Foresight hold great potential to improve healthcare systems by supporting clinical decision-making, as well as real-world risk forecasting, emulating trials and clinical research or education.  Belonging to the same family of AI models...

Navigating ChatGPT’s sleep advice: Balancing insights and limitations 

Dr Sophie Bostock, Bensons for Beds’ sleep expert, delves into the realm of ChatGPT’s sleep advice, shedding light on both its strengths and shortcomings. In her assessment across different age groups and inquiries, she uncovers notable drawbacks, u...

The impact of tech tools on optometry and the visually impaired  

This article written by Roland Mattern, Director of Marketing for eSight at Gentex Corporation, explores how rapid technological advancements are reshaping eye care, from AI-driven diagnostics to wearable devices, revolutionising treatment and enhancing...