Welcome to your daily digest of digital health news, information, and events. Stay informed and stay ahead in the world of digital health.
👇 News
🩸 This week, thousands of people with sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia in England have been given access to a world-first ‘blood matching’ genetic test on the NHS to better match their blood transfusions, reducing the risk of side effects and offering more personalized care.
🏆 A Northampton mental health charity has reached the final stages in four categories of a nationwide awards program which celebrates third sector organizations. St Andrew’s Healthcare is one of just three finalists shortlisted for the Compassion, Technology, Campaign for Change, and the Development and Innovation categories at the annual Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards.
💡 Circadacare, an independent living technology company that integrates proven circadian light technology with a unique monitoring platform to enhance wellness and promote independent living, today announces that it has successfully raised £1.3 million in funding, led by Northstar Ventures, with contributions from both private and venture capital investors.
🧑⚕️ A central promise of AI in healthcare is that large datasets can be mined to predict and identify the best course of care for future patients.
🍷 Preoperative risky alcohol use is one of the most common surgical risk factors. Accurate and early identification of risky alcohol use could enhance surgical safety.
❓ Did you know that?
While longer life expectancies for men and women have been a societal success story, this is not the full picture. Despite living longer than men, women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health.
📖 What we’re reading
The Covid-19 pandemic led to an expansion of telehealth products, and the rapid dissemination of wearable technology means that continuous health data is more available than ever before.
British-headquartered healthcare and health insurance provider Bupa has invested heavily in IoT and AI infrastructure, focusing on a vertical integration made possible by its unique position as payor and payee.
🚨 This week’s events
24 January, Westminster Health Forum – Priorities and next steps for tackling antimicrobial resistance in the UK
24 January, House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee – Emerging diseases and learnings from Covid-19
