Buyer appetite for healthcare has shifted to focus on strong organic growth and high margins There is a bifurcation of activity between Tier A and Tier B assets There is a strong pipeline of deals ready to go in 2024 Sellers need to start processes early and may have to accept discounts Segments in vogue […]
Rebekka Reynolds shows her teeth two months into treatment by SmileDirectClub. Photograph: Rebekka Reynolds Rebekka Reynolds shows her teeth two months into treatment by SmileDirectClub. Photograph: Rebekka Reynolds ‘I woke up and it was no longer a company’: SmileDirectClub’s closure leaves customers in the lurch More than 2 million clients used tooth-straightening service that advertised […]
A new complaint with the FTC alleges that Toyota is engaging in false and misleading marketing of its vehicles, leading to consumer confusion over how “electrified” they really are. Last month, we covered how Toyota’s greenwashing hasn’t really changed since its new CEO, Koji Sato, took over for Akio Toyoda. Now, Public Citizen, the organization […]
Researchers have developed a free suite of tools for analysing vast amounts of brain dissection photographs at brain banks worldwide to enhance understanding of neurodegenerative diseases. The study provides a valuable open-source tool for researchers in the neuropathology and neuroimaging field, supported by convincing evidence from experiments using both real and synthetic data. Measuring the […]
The competition is fierce: There are more than 900 EV charging companies around the world, and they all want prime locations for fast public chargers, according to a new report from Reuters. As global bans on ICE vehicles loom over the horizon, the sector is attracting a ton of players and investors, drawing in more […]
As electric bicycles quickly expand delivery options for companies in densely populated urban areas, other interesting solutions are also starting to pop up. One unique alternative is the Scootility cargo electric scooter that is designed to perform a similar role, yet with a slightly different vantage point. And a slightly different ride. Because of its […]
People in North Lancashire and South Cumbria who have suspected skin cancer are set to benefit from faster diagnosis thanks to ground-breaking new technology at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust (UHMBT). The pilot programme with medtech company Skin Analytics combines AI technology and teledermoscopy to diagnose and treat people with skin cancer, earlier. The technologies are […]
Innovative digital heart failure pathway will support patients across Cheshire and Merseyside living with heart and circulatory diseases through a partnership with Widnes Primary Care Network. Empowering healthcare professionals to identify and recommend the right apps at appropriate points in each patient’s care journey. Digital pathway designed to ensure the safety, clinical and system effectiveness, […]
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Scotland has called for Scotland’s NHS IT systems to be made neurodiverse friendly, noting a significant increase in the use of electronic systems whilst acknowledging that “not all systems, computer screens and software currently being used by midwives have been designed to consider or accommodate neurodivergent employees”. Based […]
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) has collaborated with tech company IBM and data processing company Celonis to implement an artificial intelligence process mining tool, with the aim of helping the trust to better understand processes and where they could be improved. The tool was deployed as part of an eight-week programme funded by NHS […]
