This is a process evaluation of a large UK-based randomised controlled trial (RCT) (n = 5602) evaluating the effectiveness of recommending an alcohol reduction app, Drink Less, compared with usual digital care in reducing alcohol consumption…
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Royal Bolton Hospital has introduced noise-cancelling headphones for patients with learning disabilities to help support them in loud and busy environments.The headphones arrived at the trust at the start of June and have been…
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Lancashire and South Cumbia NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to roll out an intelligent patient portal (IPP), with the aim of delivering AI-powered, two-way conversation.The IPP, created by EBO is planned to go…
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The Royal Oldham Hospital is the first pathology laboratory in Greater Manchester to use digital images for biopsies, with the aim of speeding up test results and treatment.It went live with the technology in…
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Introduction
In 2024, state legislative sessions across the United States have seen a significant focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare. These legislative efforts reflect growing trends and priorities in ensuring ethical AI implementation,…
Technology innovation shows no sign of slowing as the healthcare industry continues on its quest to improve the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of care. The past few years have seen an array of new…
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Background: Hospital apps are increasingly being adopted in many countries, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Web-based hospitals can provide valuable medical services and enhanced accessibility. However, increasing concerns about personal information…
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AI-powered physio clinic, Flok Health is planned to be rolled out in the NHS by Autumn 2024, with the aim of cutting physiotherapy waiting lists.More than 300,000 people in the UK are on an…
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Northern Ireland’s blood transfusion service has migrated from its 15-year-old laboratory information system to Clinisys WinPath, with the aim of creating a single technology platform.The go-live on 3 June 2024, is the latest milestone…
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What You Should Know:
– Rimidi, a leading digital health company specializing in remote patient monitoring, announced a new partnership with the University of South Carolina (USC) and an affiliated multispecialty clinic. Funded by The…
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