Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
Start your day with the latest digital health news, updates, and events to stay informed and ahead in the industry.
👇 News
🩸 NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) introduces a groundbreaking VR training app ‘NHSBT Blood Identification’ for blood transfusion testing, enhancing training accessibility for students interested in biomedical science. Virtual reality technology is revolutionizing healthcare education.
🦠 A study reveals that specific gut microbiome strains can predict positive responses to combination immunotherapy, offering insights into personalized cancer treatment. Understanding the microbiome’s role in treatment efficacy is a major breakthrough in cancer research.
📈 Research shows that AI tools like the Epic Sepsis Model can improve sepsis treatment outcomes by predicting onset, emphasizing the importance of using AI in healthcare for better patient care.
💰 Ema, an AI platform supporting women’s health, secures funding to continue its mission of offering personalized health assistance through generative AI technology. The platform’s success highlights the growing demand for tailored healthcare solutions.
💊 Belumosudil (Rezurock) provides hope for cancer patients with graft versus host disease post-transplant, offering a novel treatment option with promising results. The drug’s effectiveness in reducing inflammation marks a significant advancement in cancer care.
❓ Did you know that?
Half of nurses and care workers face mental health challenges due to skill gaps, indicating a critical need for training and support in the healthcare sector.
📖 What we’re reading
How Medical Imaging is Redefining Healthcare – John Memarian, VP at CitiusTech, explores the impact of medical imaging on healthcare.
🚨 This week’s events
1 March 2024, Westminster Health Forum – Next steps for respiratory health services in England
