Welcome to the 100th edition of Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing, published every weekday morning. Here’s to the next 100!
Your daily dose of digital health updates, insights, and events to keep you informed and ahead of the curve.
👇 News
💷 Small and medium-sized firms in the healthcare technology sector can now access expert support up to £35,000 for scaling projects or market entry with the launch of a new life sciences program. The ‘Healthcare Technologies Capability Connector’ (HTCC) Accelerator, led by the University of Hertfordshire in partnership with Imperial College London and Cranfield University, is now open for applications.
🤔 Clinigen, the global pharmaceutical services company, has launched the ‘What is Possible?’ campaign to empower patients and medical professionals in exploring treatment options for rare diseases. With over 7,000 rare diseases affecting 300 million people globally, the campaign aims to raise awareness and educate on potential solutions through Early Access Programs.
🧑💻 DeepHealth and Incepto announced a partnership to expand access to clinical AI and radiology informatics software at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR 2024) in Vienna, Austria. Radiologists across Europe will benefit from enhanced AI-powered solutions integrated into DeepHealth OS.
🧫 Researchers have identified specific gut bacteria linked to a positive response to combination immunotherapy in various cancers, aiding in treatment efficacy prediction. The study, published in Nature Medicine, outlines a microbial signature that can assist in identifying patients who would benefit from combination immunotherapy.
🦷 Toothfairy partners with Unum UK to offer enhanced dental services to support customers during the current dental care crisis. The Toothfairy app, included in the Unum Dental offering, provides access to quality dentistry services, guidance, and virtual consultations.
❓ Did you know that
More than a billion people are affected by obesity, making it the most prevalent form of malnutrition globally. The rates of childhood obesity have risen significantly, while underweight rates have declined. For adults, obesity rates have more than doubled in the past three decades.
📖 What we’re reading
The Improvement Analytics Unit analyzes virtual ward data to understand their impact on patients, staff, and hospital capacity in England.
🚨 This week’s events
5 March, Policy forum online – Next steps for establishing a National Care service for Wales
