How to Foster a Culture of Innovation in the NHS
At present, the NHS is facing challenges with its demand and capacity, workforce and staffing, as well as pressures in the provision of social care….
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Trends in Diabetes Tech
According to a 2021 study by the UK based diabetes charity, the number of people in the UK living with diabetes has doubled in the…
Tangible Benefits from AI – Cutting DNAs and Empowering Patients
Steve Barclay recently pledged to harness the full potential of AI technology to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the NHS, to “improve early…
Why Marketing Matters for Health Tech Start-ups and Scale-ups
Dr Alastair Kirby, Industry and Technology Navigator at Kent Surrey Sussex Academic Health Science Network (KSS AHSN) reflects on why effective marketing is crucial to…
Battling Burnout: Combatting Low Staff Retention Rates in Healthcare
The healthcare industry is facing a crippling staff retention challenge amid significant levels of burnout. The UK health service is hitting ‘breaking point’ with staff…
Data Quality Governance in Life Sciences: 5 Misconceptions to Overcome
Over time Life Sciences regulatory processes will become increasingly data focused, driven by cross-functional data connectivity requirements and the growing need for structured data submission…
Too Soon, Too Long: How the US Education System is Creating a Myopia-Ridden Generation
Myopia, more commonly known as near-sightedness, has been named a global epidemic by the American Academy of Optometry. Perhaps close reading and screen time got…
The Royal Marsden is First to Offer Careology App to Improve Mental Health Support for Teenagers and Young Adults Living with Cancer
Patients and clinicians from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust have collaborated with Careology, a global leader in digital cancer care, to develop an innovative…
Certification is not a Catch all for Delivering Safe Digital Health Care
Certification in all its forms – from gaining regulatory approval to receiving medical device status – is the authoritative stamp of approval when it comes…
Digital Transformation of Medical Device Labelling: A Practical Guide
By allowing medical device suppliers to provide up-to-date, reliable product and safety information in a secure and accessible format, e-labelling has the potential to revolutionise…