What’s in a Name? The Under-recognised Role of Digital Midwives
The role of digital midwives has traditionally been under-recognised, but that is now thankfully changing. In March 2021, the Royal College of Midwives launched a…
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In 2023 It’s ‘Back to the Future’ for Community Pharmacists
When I began my career as a community pharmacist 30 years ago, the telephone was the pinnacle of technology supporting how we filled prescriptions. Before…
We can ease NHS Spending while Addressing the Workforce Crisis
The financial challenges faced by the NHS have understandably been high on the agenda of late. In the face of ongoing pressures including ambulance delays,…
What are Currently the Biggest Challenges in Digital Health?
Digital health is an exciting and fast-growing field, but it isn’t without its challenges. As technology advances and more healthcare organisations move to digital solutions,…
How Digital Technology can Dramatically Help Reduce the Number of Medication Errors in Care Homes
In recent weeks, The Times launched a ground-breaking year-long inquiry into the future of health and social care, with a poll revealing that 85 per…
Uncovering Data Connections and Insights with Knowledge Graph Tech
As the Life Sciences sector becomes increasingly data-driven, knowledge graph technology is helping companies uncover connections and insights from multiple data sources. Neo4j’s Alexander Jarasch…
Leveraging Virtual Tools to get the Most out of Hybrid Congresses
The COVID-19 pandemic turned virtual congresses from a relatively rare occurrence to a must-have in 2020. While we saw some attempts at hybrid and in-person…
Entering a New Era in Health Tech Innovation
In the coming year, the UK’s healthcare sector will have to weather many challenges, from nursing strikes to chronic staff shortages. All the while, the…
Why Nurses Should be at the Centre of the Digital Agenda
Nurses hold roles across the entire care pathway, and as a result they have the most varied experience, from working with colleagues in other specialisms….
Looking ahead for Gamma Knife
Offering precision targeted radiation treatment, healthcare professionals are often surprised to learn that the technology behind Gamma Knife treatment is not a new concept, having…