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Institute for Neurological Sciences performs UK first operation using mixed reality technology

By Liz Wells 16 October 2024

The Institute for Neurological Sciences, in Glasgow, has performed the first operation in the UK that uses Mixed Reality (MR) technology to allow the surgeon to ‘see inside’ a patient’s body during...

TECHNOLOGY

Basildon Hospital pharmacy robots speed up medicines for patients

By Liz Wells 15 October 2024

Basildon Hospital has installed two robots in its pharmacy store, replacing the old system that had been in place for more than a decade.

TECHNOLOGY

Digital transformation hampered by budgets, NHS pressures and poor IT infrastructure

By Liz Wells 15 October 2024

NHS trusts are being held back from further and faster digital transformation of services by limited budgets, day-to-day pressures and inadequate IT infrastructure, a new survey by NHS Providers re...

COPD

Software to support adult asthma and COPD care to launch in up to 150 GPs in Greater Manchester

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

Chiesi UK and Ireland and Health Innovation Manchester have launched the Improving Outcomes in Respiratory Across Greater Manchester (MISSON) project, which will introduce the clinically-validated ...

ADDENBROOKE'S HOSPITAL

Lightbulb moment - Glaucoma Field Defect Classifier

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

Each issue we are asking NHS trust and ICB workers to share their great ideas and moments of inspiration which boost care outcomes and productivity.

TECHNOLOGY

Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust trial aims to improve experience for patients with dementia

By Liz Wells 11 October 2024

Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust (LUHFT) is trialling a platform that aims to better support the care of patients with dementia by tracking their behaviour patterns.

NIHR

NHS organisations awarded £30m to buy research equipment

By Liz Wells 11 October 2024

Thirty-six NHS organisations in England have been awarded a total of £30m from NIHR to pay for new medical equipment and technology.

TECHNOLOGY

AI set to improve early detection of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

By Liz Wells 09 October 2024

A £1.2m grant has been secured for the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to help patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases to get the right treatment faster.

NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB

Norfolk & Waveney ICB launches virtual children's ward

By Liz Wells 09 October 2024

Norfolk & Waveney ICB has partnered with virtual care company Feebris to launch a virtual children’s ward, supporting the delivery of hospital-level paediatric care at home.

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Government investment to boost AI cancer research at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

The National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will receive £5.1m from the government to improve data infrastructure that will aid cancer and disease resea...