In healthcare across the UK, every second counts. This is especially true in departments like A&E, maternity, radiology, sexual health clinics and GP surgeries where patients often arrive unannounced with urgent needs. In these high-pressure environments, effective communication is critical—not just for delivering quality care but for ensuring patient safety. As the UK becomes increasingly diverse, language barrier challenges are becoming more common and posing significant challenges. With over a million adults in England and Wales unable to speak English well or at all, the healthcare sys ..read more

Researchers at CAMERA, the University of Bath’s Centre for Analysis of Motion, Entertainment and Research Applications, have developed open access software that analyses motion capture data, without using markers. They have shown the markerless system to offer clinicians, sports coaches and physiotherapists an unobtrusive way of analysing body movements from video footage that is comparable to using markers. Motion analysis traditionally relies on attaching light-reflective markers onto specific points on the body; the movement of these markers in 3D space is then calculated using data fr ..read more

As we look ahead to 2025, the public sector faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities. With service demands rising and budgets tightening, finding the right balance has never been more crucial. This is where innovation steps in—it’s not just a nice-to-have; it’s essential. When harnessed effectively, technology can help ease these pressures, making it possible to deliver services more efficiently, improve transparency, and even boost employee morale. Embracing these advancements could transform how we serve communities and meet the needs of the public. 1. Persistent Budget Pressures B ..read more

    Thursday 5th December, Oxford – The UK’s most used teledermatology platform, Consultant Connect, has partnered with Bridges2Health&Rights and the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) to transform healthcare for people with severe skin conditions in Lebanon. The teledermatology platform is providing vital diagnoses and improving healthcare for refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) in Lebanon by enabling communication between dermatology consultants in the UK and Europe with clinicians in Lebanon. Clinicians can sh ..read more

Hospitals and other healthcare sites using Synectics’ security and surveillance software, Synergy, can now access a suite of powerful AI-based video analysis tools.  Synectics, a leader in advanced security and surveillance systems, has launched ‘Synergy DETECT’, which is part of Synergy’s AI suite, that allows users to select and activate up to 12 AI-based tools depending on their specific needs. Fast response to patient falls Falls are the most reported type of patient safety incident in healthcare, with nearly 250,000 reported annually from acute and community hospitals in En ..read more

A recent national survey has found that patients receiving urgent and emergency care at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) are positive about their overall experiences. More than 300 patients who attended an emergency department at Hampshire Hospitals in February 2024 responded as part of an urgent and emergency care survey carried out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The survey, which sought feedback from patients covering a range of themes about the patient journey and their experiences from arrival to discharge, saw Hampshire Hospitals score either above or at the national ..read more

Researchers at Swansea University have developed a revolutionary bone graft substitute inspired by coral which not only promotes faster healing but dissolves naturally in the body after the repair is complete. This groundbreaking research, led by Dr Zhidao Xia from Swansea University Medical School in collaboration with colleagues from the Faculty of Science and Engineering and several external partners, has been patented and published in the leading journal Bioactive Materials. Bone defects caused by conditions like fractures, tumours, and non-healing injuries ar ..read more

GALVESTON, Texas – The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Pathology is the first academic healthcare center in Texas to add an artificial intelligence-based-tool to its routine workflow for the diagnosis of prostate cancer. UTMB pathologists recently began using an AI-based tool from Ibex to create digital overlays of every prostate biopsy that comes through the lab. Pathologists can examine these biopsy images on a computer screen, along with Ibex-generated colored overlays. This process allows pathologists to make more accurate diagnoses of prostate cancer, according to Dr. Har ..read more

As technology continues to evolve, the potential for digital health will only grow. Moving into 2025, the health-tech sector is poised for transformative growth, driven by breakthroughs in AI, advanced data insights, and a shift toward predictive, personalised care. This evolution is expected to redefine digital health, with the global market projected to surpass $200 billion, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25%. Key innovations – AI diagnostics, wearable technology, and predictive insights – are set to revolutionise care delivery by shifting the focus from treating illnes ..read more

London, UK – December 4, 2024; Ultrahuman, a pioneer in health optimisation, is transforming the way women track their fertility. It announced the launch of the Cycle & Ovulation PowerPlug, now available for free to all Ultrahuman Ring AIR users. Using cutting-edge biomarker technology, Ultrahuman offers a more accurate and user-friendly approach to fertility tracking, eliminating the need for outdated methods or accompanying costly subscriptions. For the first time ever, women can track their ovulation window seamlessly with just the Ultrahuman Ring AIR and its companion app. Unlike ..read more