Calls for genetically diverse models to drive drug discovery

  • August 15, 2024
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Researchers have unveiled what they believe is a new approach to drug discovery that could revolutionise how we understand and treat diseases. Their recent commentary explains the limitations of studies using traditional mouse models and proposes using genetically diverse mice and mouse and human cells to better predict human responses to drugs and diseases. For decades, […]

U.S. crude oil rebounds more than 1% as recession fears ease

  • August 15, 2024
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U.S. crude oil futures rose more than 1% on Thursday to close above $78 per barrel, rebounding from two days of losses as recession fears ease. Strong retail sales for July and declining jobless claims gave investors renewed confidence in the U.S. economy, which had been shaken recently by weak labor and manufacturing data. U.S. […]

Automobili Pininfarina to deliver a one-of-one coach-built Battista EV during Monterey Car Week

  • August 15, 2024
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Boutique electric hypercar maker Automobili Pininfarina is showing off another one-of-a-kind model at Car Week in Monterey this week. In addition to the Batman-themed B95 Gotham on display at The Quail, Automobili Pininfarina is showing off a coach-built variant of its Battista hypercar called the Targamerica, which has been delivered to the US client who […]

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals selects AGFA HealthCare radiology system – htn

  • August 15, 2024
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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has selected AGFA HealthCare’s enterprise imaging radiology information system (RIS) to replace existing systems across five sites, with AGFA’s solution to support the full end-to-end medical imaging pathway. The RIS will work alongside the trust’s existing third-party patient administration system, with functionalities including order placement and receiving, […]

Royal Bolton Hospital delivers patient flow tech upgrade with Alcidion

  • August 15, 2024
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A new patient flow system has been deployed at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust to help healthcare professionals enhance patient safety and make the most of bed availability for patients. Miya Flow, from health tech company Alcidion, went live across Royal Bolton Hospital at the end of May, and has been supporting clinical teams as they […]

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A new medtech tool in the opioid epidemic fightback?

  • August 15, 2024
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Researchers have developed an implantable device to detect and respond to opioid overdose. In preclinical models, the subcutaneously implanted device was able to continuously monitor vital signs and delivered naloxone automatically and rapidly when it detected opioid overdose. The opioid epidemic continues to have devastating effects, exacerbated by the increasing presence of fentanyl in illicit […]

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New data show more general practice appointments are available for local patients – Digital Health Technology News

  • August 15, 2024
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General practices in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are offering more appointments than a year ago, according to new figures released by NHS England. The data – covering April to June this year – show that patients made just over 1,414,000 appointments over the three months, compared with just 1,320,000 in the same period in […]

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The perils of perfection – how risk aversion in NHS Mental Health services may be causing more harm than good. – Digital Health Technology News

  • August 15, 2024
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Scott Fletcher Chief Executive Officer Scott has a proven track record of leading, growing and selling VC and PE backed businesses in the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors. He had led 2 successful exits and the acquisition and integration of several businesses across UK, Europe and North America. As an analytical chemist, Scott spent many […]

Highland Marketing becomes communications partner for HETT 2024

  • August 15, 2024
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Highland Marketing has been named as the communications partner for this year’s Healthcare Efficiency Through Technology show, which takes place at ExCeL London from 24-25 September. The leading health tech PR and marketing agency will provide media, content and digital services for HETT, to raise awareness of its conference, exhibition, and new innovative interactive features […]