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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 – w...

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 said the tra...

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 increasing sta...

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 health ...

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 days l...

Mentor Group launches virtual reality solution to aid MedTech and pharmaceutical sales training 

Sales training company Mentor Group has launched a Virtual Reality (VR) training solution to aid the development of vital sales skills for their clients.  Research has found that VR training has a knowledge retention rate of 75%, which is higher compared to ...

How hackers are stealing medical data through the NHS and what patients can do to prevent it 

As technology evolves, so do the methods employed by hackers to exploit it. The latest threat in cybersecurity is the theft of biometric data through the NHS, a scenario with far-reaching implications for individuals and institutions alike. Thomas Minarik, a...

China’s medical device market value hits US$179B and 90th CMEF in Shenzhen to feature a plethora of technological products 

The 90th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) is set to take place in Shenzhen from October 12th to 15th, 2024. With an expected attendance of over 200,000 visitors from more than 150 countries, the exhibition is poised to be a global showcase...

The transformative role of technology in healthcare reform

Dr Grace Terrell, Chief Medical Officer at IKS Health, discusses the transformative role of technology in healthcare reform. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Dr Terrell shares insights on leveraging HealthTech to improve patient outcomes, address...