Welcome to your daily dose of digital health news, updates, and events! Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to stay in the loop.
👇 News
👩⚕️ A groundbreaking apprenticeship partnership has been launched in East Anglia to enhance health and social care careers. The Centre of Excellence for Health Apprenticeships (CEHA) will provide apprenticeship routes from levels 2 through 7, making training more accessible for aspiring professionals.
🗺 Today, the UK has outlined a clear path for new medical device regulations, prioritizing patient safety and timely access to necessary devices. This new roadmap aims to position the UK as a global leader in medical technology innovation.
🧑⚕️ Qure.ai has received its 13th FDA clearance for AI-enabled solutions, marking a significant achievement in AI-powered medical imaging advancements, particularly for lung nodule detection.
🧎 Early childhood screen time is linked to differences in sensory processing, raising concerns about potential developmental effects. New research adds to existing evidence of potential drawbacks of digital media exposure for young children.
📜 The World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group have unveiled a new initiative to leverage digital tools and AI for global healthcare, emphasizing public-private collaboration to address healthcare challenges.
❓ Did you know that?
A researcher leading efforts in infectious disease surveillance and care has been awarded the IET’s top engineering research prize, recognizing innovative contributions in healthcare technology.
📖 What we’re reading
Efforts to empower researchers in low and middle income countries have made progress, but disparities exist in the realm of modelling and prediction studies. AI and ethical code sharing practices are highlighted as potential solutions to bridge this divide.
🚨 This week’s events
Jan 9-12, Las Vegas – CES 2024 conference
