Welcome to your daily dose of digital health news, information, and events – your Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing! ☕
In today’s news:
🤖 A groundbreaking £2 million robot recently performed its first colorectal operation at Conquest Hospital in Sussex, in collaboration with a human surgeon. The da Vinci XI robotic-assisted surgical system boasts precision and reduced invasiveness, ultimately benefiting patients.
💰 Patients at Musgrove Park Hospital now have access to cutting-edge surface guided radiotherapy treatment thanks to a generous donation. This innovative approach enhances precision in delivering radiotherapy, improving patient outcomes.
🚀 Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals embark on a study exploring AI’s potential in preventing and treating pressure ulcers, aiming to provide personalized care plans for patients.
💬 A heartwarming donation of £4,000 by Guru Nanak Naam Ladies Jatha to Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust enables stroke patients to benefit from digital speech and language therapy via iPads.
👀 Eye specialists at Cambridge University Hospitals introduce an innovative tool for treating glaucoma patients effectively, revolutionizing care and risk management.
Did you know?
Recent studies show that individuals utilizing digital health tools experience significant improvements in physical activity levels and overall lifestyle habits.
📺 Stay tuned for our featured segment:
Professor Andrew Devitt and Dr. James Gavin share insights on EVolution Therapeutics in the latest episode of Aston University’s podcast, shedding light on their novel approaches to treating non-healing wounds.
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