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NIH trial of text messaging to improve self-management for heart health moves to implementation phase
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US trial utilising messaging to improve self-management moves to implementation phase

In the US, the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory Coordinating Center has announced that its Chat 4 Heart Health trial will be moving to the implementation phase, after receiving approval to test the “comparative effectiveness” of text message delivery strategies for encouraging self-management for cardiovascular health. The trial, supported by the National […]

The Government of Nova Scotia has announced the expansion of the YourHealthNHS app to allow patients to access more information about X-ray results.
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Government of Nova Scotia announces expansion of YourHealthNS app

The Government of Nova Scotia has announced the expansion of the YourHealthNS app to allow patients to access more information about X-ray results, with Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson commenting that “this is just the beginning”. From this week, residents of Nova Scotia will be able to access X-ray […]

The Whitehouse has issued a statement declaring its commitment to improving cancer care by ensuring electronic health records (EHRs) contain all of the information required for doctors to provide excellent patient care.
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Biden-Harris administration on US Core Data for Interoperability Plus Cancer standards

The Whitehouse has issued a statement declaring its commitment to improving cancer care by ensuring electronic health records (EHRs) contain all of the information required for doctors to provide excellent patient care. The adoption of the United States Core Data for Interoperability Plus Cancer (USCDI+ Cancer) will see the introduction […]

Finland-based medical device company Sooma has successfully raised €5 million in growth funding, which will be used to allow the company to "continue its rapid expansion into new and existing markets" with brain stimulation treatments for depression.
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French consortium explores possibilities of virtual twins for medical practice

In France, the launch of the MEDITWIN consortium has been announced to explore the possibilities of virtual twins for medical practice, with the aim of enabling doctors to simulate scenarios, and to develop seven new medical practices and “virtual healthcare products” across neurology, cardiology, and oncology. The consortium consists of […]

The Australian Digital Health Agency has published its second quarterly update on progress toward the National Healthcare Interoperability Plan 2023-2028.
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Digital Health Blueprint 2023-2033 for Australia presents ten-year roadmap

We’ve taken a look at the “Digital Health Blueprint 2023-2033” from The Department of Health and Aged Care in Australia, which sets out a ten-year roadmap for digital health technologies and presents “a more personalised and connected health and wellbeing experience for all Australians”. Alongside the blueprint is an action […]