Opinion
By Martin Sandhu, healthtech founder & technology consultant The last global crisis changed clinical trials forever. When COVID-19 closed physical sites and restricted movement, the industry had no choice but to evolve. Decentralised clinical trials (DCTs)—once an emerging trend—became a necessity. The shift wasn’t seamless or universal. Smaller firms struggled with infrastructure, and many trials [...]
By Thierry Marchal, programme director and chief technologist (EMEA healthcare), at Ansys Cardiovascular disease remains the world's leading killer, claiming nearly a third of all global deaths according to the World Health Organisation. While traditional research methods have made significant strides, we are now entering an era where understanding the complex mechanics of the human [...]
By Mika Newton, CEO of xCures Global tariffs, particularly those focused on China, are creating unique pressures on the US healthcare system that will accelerate the adoption of AI automation to cut costs. Here’s why: First – US medical supply chains are intimately tied to China and it will take years to adjust those back to [...]
By The Fearsome Team When we think of medical devices and medtech, we often think of solutions for physical health. However, with current technological advancements and the growing need to tackle mental health challenges, medtech is shaping the future of mental health wellbeing. Ahead Mental Health Awareness Month, and we wanted to bring you the [...]
By Giuseppe Bergamaschi, Sales Director, Milexia Group, Italy How we interact with machines has evolved rapidly in recent years. From voice-controlled smart homes to semi-autonomous vehicles, we’re now surrounded by systems that respond intuitively to our commands. We’ve come to expect seamless digital interactions in our everyday lives—in classrooms, shopping centres, and workplaces. [...]
Hospitals have been using technology to stimulate patients in new ways. Innovative approaches to engaging and informing patients could soon rapidly scale. Dean Moody, healthcare services director at Airwave Healthcare, explains how. In NHS trusts across the country, a momentum has been building to engage patients in innovative ways. Patient Engagement – engage patients whilst [...]
By Kelly Hudson, CEO, Lilli In the March 24th episode of BBC Panorama, the Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke of his plans to divert more NHS money into adult social care. Recognising that investing in care is essential for a healthy health system, he confirmed he would not wait for the upcoming [...]
Professor Rachid El Fatimy, Dean of UM6P’s Faculty of Medical Sciences, envisions a future where AI not only revolutionises cancer detection and treatment, but also bridges the gap between human intuition and machine precision. Cancer persists as a major hurdle for medical science, evidenced by the nearly 10 million deaths it caused in 2020. The [...]
By Jasmine Smith, CEO of Rejuve.AI It’s no secret that a higher socio-economic background means you live both healthier and longer, with a study by University College London (UCL) finding that the wealthiest individuals can expect to live an additional eight to nine years free from disability compared to those in the poorest groups. This [...]
By Marina Hickson, Chief Executive Officer, Vivanti The pharmaceutical industry is facing a critical challenge: its sales teams are struggling to meet performance targets, impacting not only revenue but potentially the timely delivery of vital treatments. 2024 Salesforce State of Sales Report, surveying over 5,500 sales professionals, reveals a staggering statistic: 84 per cent of [...]
