Welcome to your daily dose of digital health news, updates, and upcoming events. Stay informed and stay ahead!
👇 News
🦴 A team in Cambridge has secured £1.4 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to develop a “smart” joint trial liner for hip replacement surgery. The device uses sensors to provide real-time measurements during surgery, improving implant positioning and guiding surgeons like never before.
AstraZeneca has introduced MILTON, an AI tool capable of detecting early signs of over 1,000 diseases using routine clinical biomarkers. Trained on data from the UK Biobank, MILTON shows promising accuracy in predicting disease development up to ten years in advance.
The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering has launched the MedTech Venture Builder programme to support companies developing medical technologies such as implants, surgical robotics, and software for medical devices, providing regulatory and clinical guidance.
HeyFlow, a startup focused on reproductive health inclusion in the workplace, has secured £235,000 in funding from Aer Venture Studios to enhance workplace policies and employee experiences through their platform.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is using AI technology to predict burn injury healing with its new DeepView system, providing real-time assessments for treatment decisions.
❓ Did you know?
Nuffield Health’s Healthier Nation Index revealed that a significant percentage of UK healthcare workers, particularly women, are experiencing negative impacts on mental health and financial well-being, emphasizing the need for employee support and fair compensation.
📖 What we’re reading
A recent report by healthcare consultancy Carnall Farrar and the NHS Confederation highlights the necessity of radical reforms, including the integration of digital tools and technologies like AI, to meet government waiting time targets and transform healthcare pathways for improved long-term capacity.
🚨 Upcoming events
1-2 October, Amsterdam – Tech Ex Europe
