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Cell and gene therapy has made huge strides in the last decade but the sector’s rapid growth has outpaced the supply of a skilled workforce. Can VR bridge the gap? The field of cell and gene therapy has witnessed remarkable success in the last decade, transforming early scientific breakthroughs into potentially curative treatments. With advancements [...]
Who is having a real impact on healthcare and digital health? Which innovations will positively affect healthcare in 2023? Here’s the Health Tech World longlist of some of the most prominent names in the space… 1- Intuition Robotics | Israel Intuition Robotics is on a mission to empower older adults to live happier, healthier and [...]
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the future use of technologies such as robots, Virtual Reality and drones by the NHS during his speech at the CBI's Annual Conference. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told the conference crowd that he “grew up in an NHS family” and that “it’s in my blood” before detailing plans for [...]
As services fail to cope with a sharp rise in demand for mental health care, artificial intelligence, robotics and even smartphone apps have become a realistic concept. But could this shift away from human care be doing more harm than good? The rising demand for mental health care, and huge increase in demand for therapy, [...]
Tech-related treatment & healthcare is nothing new - and hopes are high when it comes to things like AI and faster cancer diagnoses. But treating the mind, specifically trauma-related conditions like PTSD, is a more complex issue. Can AI, VR, and other advancements be trusted for matters of the human psyche? Health technology is moving [...]
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality have power and appeal for one simple reason - they create a world where the impossible becomes possible. Just imagine what that could mean for healthcare… A transformation is about to, and arguably already is, taking place in the medical world. The world we think we know is shifting at [...]
Cancer patients at the end-of-life have been going on emotional VR field trips – to “breathe in” the mountains, and visit loved seaside spots once again… A kind-hearted VR film maker is giving cancer patients the chance to go on virtual field trips, so they can smile, laugh and feel “freedom of life” from their [...]
The world is bracing itself as headlines hit about the metaverse coming to life - changing every aspect of life as we know it. But what does this mean for healthcare? More than you might think, it would seem… The metaverse was a science fiction, far away notion just a couple of years ago, fit [...]
When looking for an investor for your health technology company you should approach the search the same way you would the hunt for a romantic partner. You may have to kiss a few frogs first, but if you communicate honestly and are open about your expectations, you’ll find just the right match. Nurture the relationship [...]
