When it comes to greening up our transportation systems and reducing the massive carbon footprint left by our daily commutes, there’s a much better solution than trying to get everyone into an electric car. Encouraging increased cycling, whether on electric bikes or good old-fashioned acoustic bikes, has the biggest impact on reduced emissions and the […]
EV sales continue to rise, but the last year of headlines falsely stating otherwise would leave you thinking they haven’t. After about full year of these lies, it would be nice for journalists to stop pushing this false narrative that they could find the truth behind by simply looking up a single number for once. […]
Apple has confirmed a pending marketing authorisation for the use of its AirPods Pro product as a hearing aid device, with a supporting hearing test feature offering users insight into their hearing health, a classification of their results, and recommendations. The Hearing Test functionality with AirPods Pro can turn the device into “a clinical-grade hearing […]
The chatbot ChatGPT performed better than trainee doctors in assessing complex cases of respiratory disease in areas such as cystic fibrosis, asthma and chest infections. The study also showed that Google’s chatbot Bard performed better than trainees in some aspects and Microsoft’s Bing chatbot performed as well as trainees. The research suggests that these large […]
Last week marked “Know Your Numbers!” Week and Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is encouraging residents to get involved in a new network to improve services and health outcomes. With cardiovascular disease (CVD) being a leading cause of deaths across the region, the annual ‘Know Your Numbers!’ Week, run by Blood […]
It’s 24 September and HETT is about to open at ExCeL London. What can you expect at the show? Five content streams, a big exhibition, and lots of new features. Let’s go. It’s 8.30 am on Tuesday, 24 September, and you’re grabbing a quick coffee before heading into Healthcare Excellence Through Technology at ExCeL London. […]
NHS England has published an opportunity for suppliers to create an online learning resource for allied health professionals (AHPs) to develop their digital skills through NHSE’s Digital Academy. Responsibilities will include developing the resource, testing with users and planning the launch, as well as supporting communication efforts around the new resource. The contract will run […]
The Scottish Government has published the strategic plan for 2024-2027 for the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre, outlining the vision for a “digitally resilient nation” and setting out an overview of operating principles, functional structure and service development plans. NHS National Services Scotland is to be a “core partner” among others such as Public Scotland and […]
Groundbreaking new technology to reduce falls and help people live independently is being rolled out across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Funded by NHS England and led by Health Innovation East, GaitSmart technology aims to improve muscle strength, balance, and overall mobility. It uses sensors to test how well people walk without walking aids and […]
An oil pump jack is shown in a field on June 27, 2024 in Stanton, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Global markets are severely overplaying an oil supply glut, said Jeff Currie, chief strategy officer of energy pathways at private equity giant Carlyle. Concerns about a supply glut […]
