21 January 2019

First care robot linked to smart homes tested for dementia patients

The care robot uses sensors embedded in a smart home to keep track of where patient’s are in the house,
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Opt-Out
21 January 2019

Patient experience surveys exempted from national data opt-outs

Health minister Steve Brine confirmed patients’ requests for information not to be shared, through the national data opt-out, would not
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Breast Cancer Screening
21 January 2019

New online tool could help GPs predict woman’s risk of breast cancer

The calculator, which combines a woman's family history with lifestyle factors, is the 'most comprehensive method yet' to predict the
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Digital Doctor
17 January 2019

Yorkshire LHCRE to train IT leaders to international standards

The Yorkshire and Humber Local Health and Care Record Exemplar now has 30 IT leaders trained under the College for
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17 January 2019

Digital exercise app proves success in reducing back pain

Hinge Health provides a digital 12 -week digital programme designed by physicians and clinicians to provide relief from musculoskeletal problems.
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16 January 2019

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde goes live with Orion Health Medicines

The software provides clinicians and GPs information on a patient’s medication when they are admitted to, and discharged from, hospital.
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Lots of babies
16 January 2019

Automated prompt system paves way for better neonatal care at GOSH

The technology has reduced the number of babies who miss out on routine testing and streamlined specialist services for those
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15 January 2019

Maternity app which shares patient records proves to be a success

The BadgerNet Maternity Notes App gives women and clinicians access to maternity records. The app can be used on a
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Digital Health Special Report: Medical Devices
15 January 2019

Record number of patients sign up to electronic portal in Birmingham

The number of patients enrolled in the portal has reached 20,000. It allows patients to access clinical information, including appointments
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15 January 2019

Teleservices free up clinician’s time at Blackpool hospitals

Video conference initiatives are allowing clinicians to have direct contact with patients without having to travel between hospitals.
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