genomics

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Image showing a computerised DNA sequence
11 December 2019

GP patients to be offered whole-genome screening in UK-first study

A study will assess the benefits of screening for gene faults and will see people have their entire genetic code
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15 October 2019

Digital health and genomics ‘should form new pillars of life science industry’

Three industries, genomics; digital health; and early diagnosis be critical to the UK continuing to lead in the field of
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12 September 2019

Unlocking the power and potential of genomic technology

In an exclusive op-ed for Digital Health News, Baroness Nicola Blackwood, explores this potential of genomic technology and what it
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31 July 2019

Five million volunteers to have DNA analysed in new genomics projects

NHS patients will have their genetic information analysed and used for research into predictive medicine under a new programme from
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24 July 2019

NHS data worth £9.6bn per year, says Ernst & Young

Data held by the NHS could be worth nearly £10bn a year through operational savings, improved patient outcomes and benefits
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Digital Nurse
6 June 2019

Digitally supported care needs to be ‘the norm’, NHSI says

The NHS Interim People Plan found genomics, artificial intelligence and robotics will “significantly influence” how care in delivered in the
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock inside 10 Downing Street. Credit: 10 Downing Street
20 March 2019

Hancock calls for more genomic counsellors to explain DNA technology

Speaking at The Royal Society event today, Matt Hancock's call for more counsellors will form part of the National Genomics Healthcare
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30 April 2018

The tech revolution is coming, and the NHS needs to be ready

As Dr Eric Topol commences his review into the training needs of NHS staff and how can they leverage AI,
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Illumina says the $US100 genome is in sight, bring precision medicine into the mainstream.
31 August 2017

Work needed on genomic and genetic data sharing – NDG

Further work is needed to establish how the consent process might appropriately cover data sharing in genetic and genomic medicine,
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news in brief
19 May 2017

Health IT news in brief

This week’s health IT news in brief covers new senior appointments at two suppliers, a milestone for Yorkshire and Humber's
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