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Posted: 08 february 2025

Introducing Nurse Avery – a Google-backed tool versus the healthcare shortfall

Google’s public sector division has partnered with a digital health firm to launch a new AI-driven nurse. Read more here.

Can AI Replace Your Therapist?

Why we prefer computers to human beings and what we lose when we opt for AI. Recent studies suggest that people would rather talk to machines than other human beings. Read more here.

Tackling communication barriers to reduce harm in maternity care

Dr Rachael Grimaldi, a practising anaesthetist, has witnessed first-hand the critical need for language support within the NHS. Following the CQC’s review of maternity services, she delves into the alarming normalisation of harm in maternity care and how communication barriers…

11th NHS Radiology & Imaging Conference: Navigating Challenges and Driving Innovation

The Convenzis event will explore how NHS Trusts in the North can take advantage of emerging technologies and collaborative frameworks to meet increasing demand and optimise patient outcomes. Date: February 5, 2025 Location: Hilton Hotel, 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3…

How to properly evaluate AI technologies?

Glenn Wasson, administrator of analytics at the health system and a doctor of computer science, discusses a dialog between providers and vendors that can highlight sources of risk that must be understood to govern AI within an enterprise. Read the…

AI Optics receives FDA 510(k) for retinal screening camera

According to the company, the design of the camera was developed to meet the needs of general healthcare providers, including primary care, optometry, retail health clinics and home health settings, and ensure accessibility and practicality in these environments. Read more…

NHS to hire physician associates from abroad despite training quality fears

The NHS is to be allowed to hire physician associates (PA) from Ghana, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, despite concerns over the quality of their training. Doctors have been in revolt over the plan to increase the number of PAs and AAs…

4 robotic surgery trends to watch in 2025

Since gaining the first FDA clearance almost 25 years ago, da Vinci robots today are routinely used in numerous laparoscopic soft tissue procedures, including cardiac, urologic, gynecologic and general surgeries. Read more here.

New strategy aims for welcome NHS capacity increase — but innovation ‘remains key to long-term renewal’

The First Minister has pledged a major expansion of NHS Scotland capacity, but a formal health service partner insists that targeted innovation is also crucial to securing a sustainable NHS for the future. Read the full article here.

Empowering the future: Education and research in imaging AI

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative opportunities in healthcare. However, to fully realise this potential, it is important to build strong foundations in education and research. Read the full article here.

‘We will stay in control of NHS data’ as we advance AI, says Starmer

It is important the UK keeps control of NHS data in order to protect patients, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he insisted it was also important companies can make use of it. Read the full article here.

NHS rolls out national genetic test to reduce risk of donor kidney failure

Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure. Professor Bola Owolabi, Director of the National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme, NHS England,…

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