How Dotplot is Changing Early Detection October 9, 2024 Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent health concerns for women around the world, making early detection a critical factor in improving survival rates. At the forefront of this fight is Dotplot, an inspiring organisation dedicated to empowering women with the knowledge and tools to monitor their breast health confidently. Led by two trailblazing founders, Debra and Shefali, Dotplot has quickly made a name for itself, earning prestigious accolades like the James Dyson Award and securing two Innovate UK grants, all within just 18 months. written by GKA Read more
How will the NHS recover from Covid-19? April 21, 2022 Nobody could have predicted the events of 2020, which saw the NHS completely turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. This has influenced the Long Term Plan, but not entirely to its detriment. The Long Term Plan should introduce a greater focus on digital services for patients, something which is already being seen as a result of COVID-19, providing a ‘digital front door’ to the NHS. written by GKA Read more
Digital detox: Living in an analogue world for better mental health February 23, 2022 There feels a slight irony in talking about the impact of digital living, and the benefits of digital detoxing, on a digital platform. As healthcare professionals and researchers review the effects of a digital world on our mental and physical health, it is becoming more evident that platforms such as social media, streaming services, and messaging apps are becoming more addictive and creating a greater gap between an analogue reality and a filtered best life. That said, technology has a key part play in our lives, and has enabled professional and personal connections, especially during the pandemic, when isolation has been a challenge for a lot of people. written by GKA Read more
SMART TECH: DEVICES R&D December 16, 2021 Medical devices play a vital role in most common medical procedures. Whether bandaging a broken arm, diagnosing cancer, performing a caesarean section or carrying out surgical intervention, all require some level of medical device. These fundamental tools affect every part of the healthcare system and are used millions of times each day. written by GKA Read more
Are wearable devices really making us healthier? November 4, 2021 With major advancements and significant investment from leading technology companies, fitness trackers have come a long way from the days of the basic step counters. This evolving technology allows us to monitor our own health, weight, and fitness with access to real-time data which, in some instances, is medical grade. But is all this information really changing our habits and making us healthier? written by GKA Read more
The emerging role of Artificial Intelligence within healthcare September 1, 2021 At the mere mention of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) you may begin to think about robots living amongst us, inanimate machines becoming self-aware or even the termination of ‘normal’ life as we know it, but these aspects of AI belong in science-fiction films. With rapid developments in medicine and the growth of technology, AI has real potential to assist us in advancing healthcare and medical research. written by GKA Read more