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Successful first-in-human implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart by Baylor and THI doctors

The Texas Heart Institute (THI), BiVACOR, a clinical-stage medical device company, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine have announced the successful first-in-human implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) as...

Global study highlights biometrics as solution of choice to counter escalating deepfake risk  

The study from iProov revealed 70% of organisations believe deepfake attacks will have a high impact, while 62% worry their organisation isn’t taking the threat of deepfakes seriously enough.  The risk of deepfakes is rising. Almost half of...

Veolia to deliver specialist engineering and maintenance services to NHS and public sector buildings

Global resource management company Veolia is set to deliver Specialist Estates Engineering and Maintenance Services to a range of NHS and public sector authorities, after securing a place on the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE...

rater8 adds capabilities unlocking deeper patient and practice insights for improved operational efficiency 

rater8, an organisation working within healthcare reputation management, has announced significant enhancements to its unified patient feedback solution. Providing deeper insights, streamlining provider and listings management, and improving the overall...

Libraries supporting more people to use NHS App 

The NHS has announced a new partnership with libraries across England to help more people access online health services and use the NHS App.  The scheme, in partnership with The National Health Literacy Partnership, will officially launch in October...

Virtual Reality training is helping care workers respond to behaviours in people with dementia 

D-Esc, Dementia Australia’s innovative Virtual Reality (VR) workshop, trains health and aged care workers on how to respond to changed behaviours in a person living with dementia.  St Vincent’s Care Services Hawthorn care worker Pauline...

Arc’teryx and Skip partner to introduce MO/GO: Revolutionising mobility with the world’s first pair of powered trousers 

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Arc’teryx and Skip proudly announce the launch of MO/GO, the world’s first pair of powered pants (trousers) designed to make human movement more joyful. Designed to support users to be more active through...

Robots help put brakes on inflammatory diseases 

Automated diagnostic techniques, such as liquid-handling robots, could significantly enhance the lives of those with inflammatory diseases. A WEHI study has introduced new, reproducible methods for detecting necroptosis, promising improved diagnosis and...

OpenAI Startup Fund and Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global to launch hyper-personalised AI health coach 

The OpenAI Startup Fund and Thrive Global announced the creation of a new company, Thrive AI Health, exclusively devoted to building an AI health coach. The company’s mission is to use AI to democratise access to expert-level health coaching to...

NHS 111 offering crisis mental health support for the first time 

Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS has announced.  The change means the NHS in England is one of the first countries in the world to offer access to a 24/7 full package of mental...

Navigating the HealthTech investment landscape: Insights from David Buller and Laurent van Lerberghe

In this article, we speak with David Buller and Laurent van Lerberghe of Ascension Life Fund, two seasoned experts in HealthTech investment. David, Managing Partner at Ascension, boasts a background in founding Advantech Healthcare and integrating startups...

Tech leaders talk Women’s Equality Day

Where is the tech sector at on Woman’s Equality Day 2024? Wendy Zveglic, VP of Engineering, Fluent Commerce As we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, we emphasize how diversity drives innovation. The future of technology is being written today, and...