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11 January 2019 12:05 AM

Our first industry round up of 2019 features news that a report has suggested innovation and technology can help alleviate pressures facing the NHS.

Robots to perform spinal surgery with greater accuracy

10 January 2019 2:00 PM

Two robotic arms will drill into a patient’s individual vertebrae.The arms work together to secure the spine and drill as little as 0.1 of a millimetre.

UK Caldicott Guardian Council to support Rewired cyber conference

10 January 2019 11:00 AM

The UKCGC will bring ideas and perspectives from those leading information governance best practice in the NHS to help develop the Rewired programme.

Digital Health Special Report: Medical Devices

North West London taps Inhealthcare to deliver apps and teleservices

10 January 2019 12:05 AM

Inhealthcare will help care providers in the area offer targets, personalised care to patients through apps and teleservices.

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Low Carb Program to manage diabetes added to NHS Apps Library

9 January 2019 2:00 PM

The Low Carb Program is on the NHS apps library through a new partnership with Ascensia Diabetes Care and be available on iOS, Android and online.

High street retailer Boots acquires health tech company Wiggly-Amps

9 January 2019 11:00 AM

Retailer Boots has acquired tech company Wiggly Amps. The move will allow Boots to access patients’ GP records for ordering prescriptions online.

‘Smart homes’ to boost older people’s digital skills in West Essex

9 January 2019 12:05 AM

Older people will be taught how to use technology in a number of “smart homes”. Their homes will be kitted out with the latest tech to help improve lives.