From telemedicine to smart hospitals, the digitisation of healthcare is advancing - bringing exciting opportunities, but also new challenges. Keep reading for latest developments and background reports.
The Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA+) 2025 is a hub for decision-makers and digital innovators for exchanging insights on the integration of AI within pharma operations. To bring on the networking discussions, the Congress is held in Vösendorf, Austria on November 24-25.
AI-driven scribes that record patient visits and draft clinical notes for physician review may lead to significant reductions in physician burnout and improvements in well-being, a new study finds.
Digital technology is being harnessed to support the women’s health agenda in the UK and address issues of equity and access to healthcare through a range of innovative initiatives. Delegates to the HETT (Healthcare Excellence Through Technology) North conference in Manchester heard how digital technology is being leveraged to support women’s health Hubs – which tailor care to meet…
‘Intelligent bedside terminals’ installed at the upcoming NHS National Rehabilitation Centre in Loughborough are designed to help patients engage in their ongoing rehabilitation.
Laboratories across Europe are embracing sustainability through paperless workflows and automation. In this guest article, Gavin Hirst, Clinical Flow Cytometry Account Manager at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, shares his thoughts on how digital transformation and eco-friendly practices not only advance climate goals but enhance efficiency, allowing scientists to focus on critical research rather…
RadNet's DeepHealth unit has completed its acquisition of iCAD, adding established AI breast cancer detection capabilities to its diagnostic platform.
From identifying under-utilized rooms to tracking spare mobile equipment like wheelchairs, spatial awareness technology is evolving to improve day-to-day operations on healthcare sites. The technology, which is already being deployed in airports, universities and industrial premises, is now seeing growing applications within hospitals. At the HETT (Healthcare Excellence Through Technology) North…
Building resilience for digitally driven healthcare: At the HETT (Healthcare Excellence Through Technology) North conference in Manchester, leading IT specialists highlighted the need for high levels of education, awareness and vigilance among healthcare staff in the fight to protect systems against cyberattack.
The Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA+) 2025 welcomes delegates to be a part of its 5th anniversary in Vösendorf, Austria on 24-25 November. This edition focuses on AI-powered pharma, robotics and smart digital solutions.
Machine learning (ML) for personalised care, large language models for empathy training of cardiologists, wearable sensor data for better screening, and more: Digital technologies hold great potential to improve diagnosis and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). At the ESC 2024 cardiology congress in London, four experts explored the benefits of new solutions and pointed out…
Creating cardiac ‘digital twins’ at a large scale, researchers hope to gather new insights into heart health. This includes effects of age, sex, and lifestyle factors on heart disease risk.
To lower the incidence of spine issues, bus stops across Croatia have been transformed to let people check their posture. The goal is to raise awareness and combat reluctance to see a physiotherapist.
Medical digital twins can help predict diseases, but are vulnerable to cyberattacks that can lead to incorrect diagnoses. Researchers have developed a new defense system to address this threat.
The new national Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE) aims to generate and integrate extensive molecular data to create a model for precision medicine implementation for Sweden.
A new study highlights the potential of a gamified mobile health app designed to help people with Multiple Sclerosis manage fatigue, one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of the disease.
The work of a nurse is becoming increasingly digital. A new study shows that nurses need to expand their professional competencies beyond their traditional skills to adapt to these changes.
The countdown has begun for Medical Japan 2025 Osaka, Western Japan’s leading medical and healthcare trade show, taking place from March 5-7, 2025, at INTEX Osaka, where industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators will gather to showcase cutting-edge technologies, foster collaboration, and drive advancements in medical, elderly care, pharmacy, and healthcare.
Better protection against cybercrime, more efficient threat deterrence: The European Commission has presented an EU action plan to bolster the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers.
"This is a pivotal moment for European healthcare education," says project leader Minna Isomursu about the start of SUSA, a collaboration to advance sustainable practices in healthcare.
