NHS Launches AI Framework to Ensure Safe and Ethical AI Use in London March 9, 2025 The NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a comprehensive AI framework to facilitate the safe, ethical, and effective adoption of artificial intelligence across London’s healthcare system.
NHS Introduces AI Tool to Predict Falls & Viruses with High Accuracy March 5, 2025 The NHS is implementing a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by health tech company Cera, which can predict patients' risk of falling with 97% accuracy. This innovation aims to prevent as many as 2,000 falls and hospital admissions daily.
NHS to Recruit 700,000 Women for AI-Powered Breast Cancer Screening Trial February 4, 2025 The NHS is set to begin a major AI-powered breast cancer screening trial to enhance early detection rates and improve diagnostic accuracy in mammography assessments.
NHS to Offer Cutting-Edge Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease February 1, 2025 The NHS will begin providing a groundbreaking gene therapy aimed at curing sickle cell disease utilizing the revolutionary CRISPR gene-editing technology.
India & UK Strengthen Collaboration in Healthcare & Life Sciences January 27, 2025 India and the UK renew a five-year agreement to strengthen cooperation in healthcare, focusing on research, innovation, and capacity building to address global health challenges.
AI Scanning Technology to Detect Fractures Rolled Out in NHS January 20, 2025 AI scanning technology works by analyzing thousands of bone-scan images to learn to recognize fracture patterns.
UK Govt Eyes NHS Patient Data for AI Research Amid Privacy Concerns January 16, 2025 The NHS is exploring the use of patient data for training AI systems by private firms, raising discussions about data security, ethical considerations, and healthcare innovation.
NHS to Use AI to Reduce A&E Pressures by Supporting Frequent Visitors December 13, 2024 The NHS is leveraging AI to identify and support patients frequently visiting A&E, aiming to streamline emergency care and optimize resources while providing better patient outcomes.
Google Wins Appeal Over UK Patient Data Lawsuit December 12, 2024 A UK court has ruled in favor of Google in a privacy lawsuit concerning a medical data-sharing deal. The judgment marks a significant win for the tech giant amidst growing concerns about data usage.
Public Backs Sharing Health Data for AI in NHS, but Values Human Interaction December 5, 2024 A survey reveals that most NHS users are willing to share health data, supporting AI-driven innovations to improve healthcare systems.
UK Govt to Launch Real-Time Pandemic Surveillance System with Oxford Nanopore & NHS November 7, 2024 The UK govt plans to create the world’s first real-time surveillance system to monitor future pandemics, improve disease prevention, & safeguard public health.
UK Budget to Deliver Major Boost to NHS, Funding New Equipment & Expanded Operations October 29, 2024 The upcoming UK budget will bring significant funding to the NHS, enhancing hospital equipment and operations to reduce wait times and improve healthcare services.