The COVID-19 pandemic permanently reshaped healthcare work, accelerating the shift toward hybrid care models and distributed teams. But for many organizations, legacy virtual desktop infrastructure solutions — weighed down by complexity, performance issues and security gaps — struggled to keep up. That can’t happen in healthcare, because downtime can disrupt patient care. The Omnissa Horizon […]
A large-scale randomized trial of texting therapy concluded that its outcomes were as good as video sessions in treating depression.
Dr. Means was set to face questions Thursday from members of a senate health committee. The hearing was postponed.
Mr. Means quietly departed his federal role about a month ago. His sister has been nominated for surgeon general.
We were joined for a practical HTN Now webinar taking a deep dive into AI in health and care by expert panellists Peter Thomas, chief clinical information officer and director of digital development at Moorfields Eye Hospital; Sally Mole, senior digital programme manager – digital portfolio delivery team at The Dudley Group; and Ananya Datta, […]
A new trust strategy from University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) has outlined “ambitious plans to deliver big changes” over the next five years, outlining a £100 million digital transformation, £350 million in investment in clinical services, better facilities and systems, and increased use of robotic surgery and AI. Roxanne Smith, the trust’s chief strategy officer, called […]
A patient engagement portal developed by a team in-house at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has reportedly saved close to £3 million, UHMB has shared. The portal is now utilised across Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, including Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation […]
One Ashford Hospital has announced the launch of a new comprehensive bariatric surgery and weight management service, designed to meet the growing demand for safe and effective weight loss treatments across Kent and the Southeast. The service is led by three of the region’s most experienced bariatric surgeons – Mr Basu, Mr Mamidanna, and Mr Siddiqui […]
University College London Hospitals NHS Trust has shared details of successful implant surgery aimed at enabling patients to control a computer through their thoughts, as part of their involvement in Neuralink’s GB-PRIME study. The study is designed to assess the “safety and functionality of Neuralink’s robotically implanted brain-computer interface, which aims to improve independence for […]
The Shell gas station logo is displayed on February 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images British oil major Shell on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter profit, citing robust operational performance and higher trading contributions. Shell posted adjusted earnings of $5.4 billion for the quarter, beating analyst expectations of […]
