Welcome to your morning digital health coffee time briefing! ☕
👇 News
📊 According to NHS Digital, approximately 1.17 million people in England have been diagnosed with COPD in 2021. NICE’s medical technologies advisory committee has recommended two digital technologies – myCOPD and SPACE for COPD – to deliver pulmonary rehabilitation – exercise and education programs for people with COPD. These platforms offer flexible options for managing the condition, providing valuable support for individuals who may prefer remote care.
🔎 A new analysis has identified 370 candidate priority drug targets across 27 cancer types, paving the way for smarter and more effective cancer treatments.
📉 The Covid backlog in NHS services has decreased, with waiting lists falling by over 95,000 patients in November, demonstrating significant progress in patient care and treatment delivery.
📃 A study by Mass General Brigham shows that large language models can effectively extract social determinants of health from clinicians’ notes, providing valuable insights for identifying patients who may benefit from additional support.
📈 MEDITECH’s Expanse EMR achieved record international growth, highlighting the platform’s global impact on patient care and digital healthcare adoption.
❓ Did you know that?
A recent study has analyzed the addictive behaviors in different countries, revealing insights on alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and more.
📖 What we’re reading
Read an insightful roundup of health and wellness technology showcased at CES 2024 from CNET.
🚨 This week’s events
Jan 9-12, Las Vegas – CES 2024 conference
