News
App round-up
Reporter Thomas Meek runs through the latest from the world of health apps, with news of a study into their effectiveness by the American Heart Association, and the latest accreditations and launches.
28 August 2015
Start-ups
News
Cheshire runs large telehealth pilot
Cheshire has launched a one-year project to use telehealth to support patients with long-term conditions, working with Philips Healthcare.
25 August 2015
Opinion
Tom’s digital health disruptors: Press start
Gamers love getting high scores and being rewarded for them. So why not apply these rewards to wellness and treatment activities? Tom Meek looks at some pioneering projects to bring gamification to healthcare.
19 August 2015
News
Barts cancer patients use Skype
Cancer doctors at Saint Bartholomew’s Hospital are monitoring patients from home via Skype video link.
19 August 2015
News
Public backs but doesn’t use digi health
People are keen to use digital health services, but have little knowledge of those already on offer and are keener for them to support than replace traditional services, a YouGov survey for Trustmarque has suggested.
11 August 2015
Opinion
Tom’s digital health disruptors: rating apps
Services that allow users to rate NHS care have been around for longer than you might think; and there are new apps coming onto the market. Digital Health News reporter Thomas Meek charts their development in his latest column.
29 July 2015
