Following the publication of the report from Lord Darzi exploring the state of the NHS, HTN sought comments and reactions from a range of stakeholders from across the health and technology sector. We asked for thoughts on the report’s findings and the “missed opportunities” Lord Darzi highlights from analysis of the past ten years, and […]
Tesla has announced that it produced its 100 millionth 4680 battery cell. Here’s what it means for its production growth. The 4680 battery cell is a new format, 46mm x 80mm, enabled by a few new technologies that Tesla announced at Battery Day in 2020. It’s the first time that Tesla is manufacturing its own […]
New research shows machine learning can be more effective than current methods to distribute scarce treatments to patients most vulnerable during a public health crisis. A new study has found a significant reduction in expected hospitalisations when using machine learning to help distribute medication using the Covid-19 pandemic to test the model. The model proves […]
A team of researchers believe they have found a way to harness the strengths of mechanical and tissue replacement technologies in a way that could be life-changing—and life-saving—for many. The iValve combines the best of both technologies—mechanical and tissue—when it comes to replacement heart valves. “Tissue valves generally perform better than mechanical valves because of […]
Health Level Seven International (HL7) has published guidance on the artificial intelligence and machine learning data lifecycle, intended as an “informative document” to help developers in promoting the use of of standards to “improve the trust and quality of interoperable data used in AI models”. The paper provides a range of case studies to supplement […]
The National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) has published a prior information notice highlighting plans to develop an external assessment group framework, by commissioning groups capable of providing a range of health technology assessment services to support its technology evaluation programmes. The framework is split into three lots, the first focusing on clinical […]
The state of NHS England has become a critical concern for both policymakers and the public alike. With patient satisfaction at an all-time low, there is an urgent call for systemic reforms to ensure that the NHS continues to provide essential care. As The Rt Hon. Professor Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the National Health […]
Through a collaboration between EMIS, Interweave and the Humber and North Yorkshire Shared Care Record delivery team, additional functionality has been introduced to their partners by adding EMIS contextual launch capability. The first GP practice has now gone live with EMIS contextual launch functionality allowing better access to regional Shared Care Records. On the 30 […]
Wärtsilä intelligent BESS; via Wärtsilä. The new Quantum 3 battery energy storage system (BESS) from Wärtsilä is being describes as an intelligent, cutting-edge solution designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of utility-scale energy storage customers. Housed in a 20-foot ISO container with single-side access, Quantum 3 is a complete AC block solution, with fully integrated […]
