Digitisation of the NHS inadequate, what does ChatGPT mean for health, medical device manufacturers get more time and more.
The latest ideas, people, innovations and technologies that are shaping the future of healthcare.
Hi, Kevin McDonnell here. Thank you for reading my latest newsletter. Every week I share my round-up of the most interesting stories from the world of Digital Health so you can find the ideas, people, innovations and technologies that are shaping the future of healthcare. I hope you enjoy them! Happy reading!
The Intersection of Digital Health and Mental Health - The intersection of digital and mental health offers a powerful new way to address mental health challenges. As technology evolves, we expect to see new and innovative digital health tools emerging to address mental health challenges and improve patient outcomes.
DrDoctor secures £10 million investment - The company provides digital care solutions to increase communication and engagement between patients and clinicians, managing 25% of NHS outpatient appointments. YFM has led a £10m investment into healthtech company DrDoctor along with Ananda Impact Ventures and 24 Haymarket
Device makers gain more time to adapt to Europe’s MDR - The revised plan, giving companies more time to certify medical devices, is intended to mitigate the risk of shortages by introducing a longer transition period to adapt to the new rules. Manufacturers now have until 2027 or 2028, depending on risk classification, to get their devices designated under MDR.
Acoustic Stimulation for Insomnia - Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have tested a closed-loop acoustic stimulation neurotechnology in its ability to treat insomnia.
Apple makes strides in watch-based blood glucose tracking - Apple has developed a proof-of-concept device for needle-free blood glucose monitoring. Apple’s device would use light to measure glucose levels in interstitial fluid, just below the skin, according to the report.
One Medical joins Amazon - Amazon and One Medical announced that Amazon completed its acquisition of One Medical. One Medical’s seamless in-office and 24/7 virtual care services, on-site labs, and programs for preventive care, chronic care management, common illnesses, and mental health concerns
ChatGPT has many uses - experts explore what this means for healthcare and medical research. Early adopters have started using ChatGPT to assist with mundane tasks like writing sick certificates and patient letters.
Earning the public’s trust on health data - The NHS holds an incredibly rich dataset containing the medical records of more than 65 million patients going back for decades. These detailed records have the potential to help understand the benefits and hazards of different treatments, monitor and improve clinical services and drive life sciences innovation.
Forging a sustainability culture in surgery - Did you know that the NHS emits more carbon dioxide (CO2) annually than all the passenger planes taking off from Heathrow each year? As healthcare professionals help combat the health consequences of climate change, they paradoxically contribute to the threat.
How is the UK really getting on with the digitisation of the NHS? The overall rating across all commitments is inadequate. Fascinating read.
Industry updates you might have missed from the previous edition:
How technology can help solve mental health care’s biggest barrier
Keeping workers happy and healthy, UK-based Syndi Health raises $2 million
Huma to launch digital first CVD health programme - Huma Therapeutics
Neko, Daniel Ek’s next play, is another spin on preventative healthcare
London based HealthTech app launch represents “£100bn+ market opportunity”
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