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X-on Health’s Surgery Intellect digital scribe is set to become the UK market’s leading ambient voice technology (AVT) solution following IM1 assurance and approval to file clinical notes directly into electronic patient records. This dual achievement by the digital health communications provider makes Surgery Intellect, powered by TORTUS, the only digital scribe capable of directly [...]
The MHRA has issued guidance on digital mental health apps, with five checks to help users judge whether tools are safe and evidence-based. The advice forms part of free online resources developed with NHS England for the public, parents, carers and health, social care and education professionals who use or recommend these tools. More people [...]
By Dr Darren Kilroy If consultant time is the NHS's most valuable clinical asset, why do we still plan it based on past wisdom instead of new intelligence? A landmark five-year analysis of thousands of consultant job plans, conducted in collaboration with NHS England, reveals a paradox that should concern every NHS leader: we have [...]
The NHS is piloting AI and robotics to diagnose hard-to-reach lung cancer sooner, aiming to reduce repeat scans and invasive tests. The approach uses AI software to analyse lung scans and flag small lumps most likely to be cancer. A robotic camera then guides biopsy tools through the airways, reaching nodules as small as 6mm, [...]
The science of permanent hair removal has progressed significantly over the past two decades, with laser technology leading advances in both effectiveness and safety. Modern laser systems use controlled wavelengths of light to target hair follicles while protecting surrounding skin tissue. This precision has expanded treatment suitability across a broader range of skin tones and [...]
Procter & Gamble has acquired Wonderbelly, adding the digestive wellness brand to its over-the-counter portfolio. Wonderbelly sells products including antacids, gas and bloat relief, and multi-symptom relief treatments. The range is marketed as free of artificial dyes, talc, titanium dioxide, artificial sweeteners and parabens. The vegan, non-GMO products include flavours such as Strawberry [...]
Aide Health has published a new report warning that healthcare systems cannot meet rising demand through clinic appointments alone and calling for patient self-management to become the foundation of scalable care. The report argues that chronic disease is driving the majority of healthcare pressure, while many services remain built around episodic, provider-led models that rely [...]
AI Point-of-Care Diagnostics company AISAP has announced the publication of a new clinical study in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Digital Health. The research provides clinical evidence that AISAP’s deep learning model can accurately detect significant valvular disease and ventricular dysfunction using only a single, focused ultrasound view, even when the images are acquired by [...]
Early 2026 has already seen two medtech acquisitions, both targeting cardiovascular technologies in markets with strong procedural growth. While it is too early to predict overall deal activity for the year, the transactions offer insight into how strategics are approaching portfolio expansion and technology positioning. One deal involves W. L. Gore and Associates, which said [...]
The NHS will sharpen England’s bowel cancer test by lowering the FIT threshold, a move expected to save hundreds of lives. Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in Britain, with about 44,100 people diagnosed and 17,400 deaths each year. The faecal immunochemical test (FIT), a home kit that checks for [...]
