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Roz Davies on digital inequality in health and how the coronavirus emergency has pushed the issue to the top of the policy agenda; and created a rare moment for change. As the novel coronavirus arrived in the UK, the health and care system moved fast to adopt some kinds of technology. Trusts implemented remote working [...]
In 2018, it was estimated that 627,000 women died from breast cancer; approximately 15% of all cancer deaths among women. According to the World Health Organisation, while breast cancer rates are higher among women in more developed regions, rates are increasing in nearly every region globally. These deaths are often as a result of late [...]
A new fund launched last week to finance early-stage concepts in biopharma and healthcare. It was founded by Pistoia Alliance, a not-for-profit organisation that works to lower the barriers to innovation in life sciences and healthcare R&D. It aims to fund three to four new projects per year into research, prototypes, and proof of concepts [...]
According to a report from data research company, PitchBook, 2019 saw the femtech industry generate US$820.6 million and is now on track to reach at least US$3 billion by the end of 2030. Despite the anticipated growth of the sector, femtech is still an underdeveloped area of health tech. The report states that medical expenses [...]
CPI, an independent technology innovation centre and founding member of the UK Government’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, has launched a new investor engagement and ventures arm. CPI Enterprises is designed to fuel the development of fast-growing, high-potential companies in the deep-tech space. It will connect investors and entrepreneurs across the UK to stimulate impactful and [...]
By Chris Morales, head of security analytics at Vectra. Over the years, a few things have become clear about cyber attacks in the healthcare industry. Through our own research as well as in the wider industry context, we know the real threat is already in healthcare networks in the form of privileged access misuse; the [...]
Diagnostics company Glyconics has won an £85,000 Phase 1 grant from the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) to explore the feasibility of a novel low-cost diagnostic platform for diabetic screening in developing countries. Working in conjunction with Diabetes Africa and Université Catholique de Bukavu, the six- month project is being funded by UK Research and [...]
The world’s first NHS-approved exercise app, founded by a former Team GB physio, has teamed up with the tech giant to encourage the nation to get moving. EXi is an evidence-based health app which produces personalised exercise programmes aimed at preventing and managing chronic diseases. Backed by leading health organisations including the NHS and Sport [...]
Adhesives technology company BDK has launched a new solution aimed at speeding up the manufacture of medicated wound dressings. BDK, which has been established for more than 60 years, produces adhesive components for a wide range of sectors including the medical and healthcare, aerospace and automotive industries. Commissioned in August, the new technology, based at [...]
An NHS emergency medicine doctor is raising funds to start production of his tech-enabled t-shirt that helps asthma and COPD sufferers. The Senti ‘smart garment’ has been designed to autonomously monitor chest health and predict the onset of attacks. The product is aiming to improve the quality and length of life of those with respiratory [...]
