Welcome to your daily dose of digital health news, information and events to keep you in the loop.
👇 News
🧪 A 61% rise in employment in the North West UK’s life sciences sector has been attributed to the rise of health tech, with over 7,675 people employed at R&D sites.
👴 Virtual reality technology is being trialed to manage Parkinson’s disease symptoms in Yorkshire, offering hope for improved mobility and quality of life for patients.
👣 An article explores the ethical and trust-related concerns of clinicians incorporating AI-driven decision support systems, focusing on AI-driven cardiotography in intrapartum care.
🧬 Deepcell collaborates with NVIDIA to advance AI-powered single cell analysis technology, aiming to accelerate understanding of cell morphology and its applications in cell biology and translational research.
🏥 A nonprofit venture is being formed to establish a network of laboratories for testing and certifying AI models in health care, with a focus on transparency and performance.
❓ Did you know that?
Robots may have a similar stress-reducing effect as pets, according to a study published in iScience.
📖 What we’re reading
The UK government’s life sciences strategy emphasizes the importance of embracing digital technologies, AI, and a preventative approach to healthcare in response to growing health challenges.
🚨 This week’s events
Tuesday 9 January — Future cancer inquiry, House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee
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