The Top Cyber Attacks Facing Digital Therapeutic Apps
Digital Therapeutics (DTx) – specialised mobile apps that treat common illnesses and certain chronic diseases by combining behavioural and lifestyle changes with drugs – are…
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TLC, not A&E: Reducing Emergency Situations through Proactive Communications
It’s clear to see that the healthcare sector is under strain. The waiting list for routine treatments in the UK is currently at 7.33 million, whilst those…
Rethinking the Management of Long-term Health Conditions through Digital Transformation
The healthcare crisis currently gripping the NHS shows no sign of easing; and research shows that patients are seriously worried. A recent study found that…
Some Challenges in the NHS Acute Tech Market: And How to Navigate Them
NHS trusts need a lot of tech, but they face complex, structural challenges when it comes to procurement, and these tend to work against smaller…
Prioritising Digital Inclusion in the Digital Era – A New Determinant of Health
Amidst ongoing health crises, like an extreme shortage of healthcare professionals and rising costs, digital healthcare has the power to play a vital role in…
Should Patients Demand the Technology to Support Better Patient Care in Rural Communities?
The past few years have changed a lot of perspectives on the intersection of technology and the patient experience. As we’ve seen, the right technology,…
Awareness is Key: Educating Executives on Cybersecurity Risks in Healthcare
As the Chief Information Officer of Palomar Health, the largest healthcare district in California, I believe it is crucial to strike a balance between technology,…
How Medical Informatics is Shaping Switzerland’s Digital Destiny
We are generating more digital data than ever before – at an estimated rate of 2.5 quintillion bytes per day1 – and the great strides…
Building a Symbiotic Relationship between Clinicians and AI
I have attended the UKIO Conference for a number of years, but this year certainly feels different: 2023 feels like an inflection point for the…
Enhancing Standard of Care in Wound with Innovative Medical Technology
Around 3.8 million people in the UK alone suffer from wounds according to research from 2017-18. [1] Following the lockdowns and closure of healthcare services…