Welcome to your daily dose of digital health news, updates, and events to keep you informed and in the know.
👇 News
🩸 Great Ormond Street Hospital is using AI to predict Parkinson’s Disease up to seven years before symptoms appear, with a 100% accuracy rate in diagnosed patients. The AI is also able to match clinical conversion rates in undiagnosed patients.
🧭 Ramneek Kaur Ahluwalia, winner of Samsung’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ competition, has developed a high-tech cane for visually impaired individuals using AI, LiDAR, and GPS technology.
🏆 Afon Technology wins Peninsula Health and Safety Gold Award for their non-invasive blood glucose monitoring system.
📈 Imperial College London and the Royal Academy of Engineering launch Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship to support life science and deep tech ventures.
💷 Research shows non-medical professionals prioritize price over long-term effectiveness when choosing medical devices.
📖 What we’re reading
Imperial College London report discusses clinical simulation for evidence generation in digital health technologies, addressing the challenges of regulatory approval.
❓ Did you know?
A study suggests that digital devices may hinder children’s emotional regulation and could lead to long-term anger management issues.
🚨 Upcoming events
Join the WHO online event on July 18th: Enhancing cybersecurity in health for the protection of digital health information systems.
