Genomics England chooses QIAGEN for 5 million genomes project
Genomics England has selected QIAGEN to provide bioinformatic support to the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and its national network of Genomic Laboratory Hubs for 5 million genome project.
MVision AI deployed to boost speed and accuracy of radiotherapy planning
For radiation oncologists, the laborious task of determining the treatment plan for cancer patients is being simplified and shortened with the application of AI software from Finnish company MVision.
Current remote patient monitoring reduces readmissions at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Constrained by workforce shortages during the difficult winter period, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust deployed Current, an AI-enabled wearable platform, to remotely monitor patients after being discharged from hospital.
Aetna and Apple partner on Attain digital health tracking app
Aetna, the health insurer, has collaborated with Apple to develop a new health app for its customers. Through the use of an Apple Watch, the Attain app will provide Aetna customers with personalised goals, track their daily activity levels, recommend healthy actions, and ultimately reward them for taking these actions to improve their well-being.
Prenetics acquires Kelaa workplace stress app
Prenetics, the genetic screening company, has acquired Soma Analytics, the developer of workplace stress relief app Kelaa.
Digital diabetes management market forecast to grow fast
The digital diabetes management market is rapidly becoming a big part of the healthtech industry, reveals a market report today. It is projected to reach nearly $20 billion in sales over the next five years.
NHS app begins public rollout
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has begun the public rollout of the NHS app, which provides online access to NHS services.
Aether and UCL collaborate to develop 3D printed nanotech
A collaboration between Aether, the Californian bioprinter startup, and University College London (UCL) promises to develop a powerful new approach to 3D printing nanotechnology, while greatly reducing the cost compared with competitor offerings.
First EU citizens using cross-border ePrescriptions
The first EU patients can use digital prescriptions issued by their home doctor when visiting a pharmacy in another EU country. Finnish citizens are now able to retrieve medicine prescribed by a doctor in Finland from a pharmacy in Estonia with ePrescriptions.
UK government to tackle suicide with predictive AI
The UK government today published its first suicide prevention plan, with a focus on the use of social media and predictive analytics to identify those most at risk of suicide.