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NorthEdge invests millions in Antibody Analytics 

Leading private equity firm NorthEdge has completed a multi-million-pound investment into Antibody Analytics, a contract research organisation (CRO) and trusted provider of immunology research services to an international client base, to support their...

Align Technology introduces new software to accelerate digital practice transformation 

Align Technology, a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures and sells the Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, has introduced...

Confronting the pit latrine crisis in South Africa 

Robert Erasmus, Managing Director at Sanitech, discusses the challenges faced in South Africa and the opportunities and resolutions available to tackle the pit latrine crisis, specifically in school, in the region.  The presence of pit latrines in South ...

Ransomware in healthcare: Time for CISOs to build resilience and response

Will Poole, Head of Incident Response at CYFOR Secure, tells us about the escalating ransomware threat to the UK’s healthcare sector and the vital importance of building resilience and enhancing incident response to combat these cyberattacks. The UK’s h...

M42 announces new clinical LLM to transform the future of AI in healthcare 

M42, a global tech-enabled healthcare network, has unveiled an advancement in healthcare technology with the launch of Med42, a new open-access Clinical Large Language Model (LLM). The 70 billion parameter, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) model is...

The continuous glucose monitoring device designed for non-invasive diabetes management 

Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company and a leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of pharmaceutical drug delivery, invitro diagnostic and MedTech devices, has teamed with GlucoModicum, an innovative MedTech company based in Finland, to design and...

Off-grid solar energy alleviates labour challenges in rural Africa 

Six hundred health clinics across sub-Saharan Africa are able to provide care and treatment to patients outside of daylight hours, thanks to solar-powered lights and off-grid energy systems provided by d.light, the global provider of transformational...

What ethical considerations and guidelines should digital consulting professionals adhere to when implementing new healthcare technologies? 

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technologies, digital consulting professionals play a pivotal role in guiding medical institutions towards successful integration. However, this task is not without its ethical complexities. This month’s E...

Report finds that two-thirds of healthcare organisations surveyed experienced disruption to patient care due to cyberattacks 

Proofpoint, a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, and Ponemon Institute, a top IT security research organisation, released the results of their second annual survey on the effect of cybersecurity in healthcare. The report, ‘CyberInsecurity in H...

Bayer Consumer Health UK launches the world’s first accessible QR code in healthcare 

Bayer Consumer Health UK, in partnership with Zappar, has introduced a new Accessible QR code (AQR) on its Canescool Soothing Gel Cream product packaging to help those who are blind or partially sighted.   Canescool is the world’s first women’s int...

New NHS software to improve care for millions of patients

The NHS is introducing the Federated Data Platform in spring next year to enhance patient care by integrating existing data, aiming to reduce waiting lists and hospital discharge delays. The NHS will roll out new software from spring next year to deliver...

How software ensures the full reach of HPV vaccinations

Dr Ian Wood, Clinical Director for EMIS, and practicing GP, explores the role technology can play to help primary care extend the reach of the HPV vaccination programme and in turn, help reduce cervical cancer rates.   Each year millions of pounds and c...