The RhinoPinch nose clip helps stop nosebleeds by placing pressure on the bridge of the nose. It was the brainchild of Ayr’s Dr Akuafo Agbenyega who works at Crosshouse Hospital. The invention has made it onto the NHS Supply Chain’s … Continue reading →
Page last updated at 8:30 GMT, Monday, 10 May 2010 9:30 UK A prosthetic foot that mimics the muscle actions of real feet has been short-listed for the UK’s top engineering prize. Four projects are on the shortlist for the … Continue reading →
As part of a strategy to put the region at the forefront of a potentially lucrative emerging sector, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to host a high level summit on the future of telehealthcare. The challenges of managing the … Continue reading →
Agency claims area is well placed to lead in delivering healthcare from a distance HIE forum aims to put north at tele-healthcare forefront By Iain Ramage Published: 12/04/2010 Development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise is to host a summit on … Continue reading →
Plans for an “ambitious” new £110m emergency care centre in Aberdeen have taken another step forward. The full business case was approved at a meeting of the board of NHS Grampian, and the plan will now be submitted to the … Continue reading →
NHS computer system 29/03/2010 A new £44 million IT system which will pave the way for a paper-free NHS was today launched. The Patient Management System (PMS) will be used to streamline in-patient and out-patient bookings, manage waiting lists, order … Continue reading →
Hi-tech help to keep older people at home A total of £16m has been invested in telecare technology since 2006 Hi-tech devices to help older people remain independent in their own homes will be funded with a new grant from … Continue reading →
22nd and 23rd September 2010 Glasgow Science Centre www.glasgowsciencecentre.org Giving you advance notice that our conference this year will be the biggest and brightest yet! We are staging this event at the prestigious Glasgow Science Centre where you not only … Continue reading →
The Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee has published the report of its short inquiry into telehealth and clinical portals. The report argues that safeguarding of patient privacy, timescales and continuity for the national rollout of telehealth schemes and tackling … Continue reading →