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New tech for treating cardiovascular disease ‘faces lack of research’
A new generation of robotics, imaging and implantable tech for treating cardiovascular disease is being hindered by a lack of research.
14 December 2017
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Bolton introduces ‘virtual’ eye clinics to slash appointment times
The Royal Bolton Hospital in Greater Manchester has launched ‘virtual’ eye clinics to cut the time it takes for patients to undergo important eye tests.
29 November 2017
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Smart Infrastructure: Improving healthcare
Infrastructure has traditionally been thought of in terms of solid structures: schools, roads, hospitals, power stations, telecommunications networks and sports facilities. But in recent years, digital technologies have started a revolution; one which is now extending to infrastructure, and which could support the transformation of healthcare.
17 November 2017
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Orion Health develops integrated digital care record for Doncaster CCG
NHS Doncaster Clinical Commissioning Group signs contract with Orion Health to develop integrated digital care record to support older people at home.
8 November 2017
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Health minister says he would not “immediately” reject Airbnb type scheme
Philip Dunne has said he would not ‘immediately’ reject a scheme where hospital patients could be discharged to people’s spare rooms.
2 November 2017
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Belfast trust green-lights digital tagging system for tracking patient records
The UK’s largest integrated Health and Social Care Trust is introducing an RFID tracking system to make it easier to keep tabs on patient records.
1 November 2017
