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Student creates 3D Kidney model to help train cancer surgeons

A student has used 3D printing technology to create a model of a kidney that could be used to help train cancer surgeons. The model created by Glasgow School of Art (GSA) student Lisa Ferrie could help surgeons hone their skills in performing a robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy – a procedure that removes part of…

23 August 201923 August 2019 Chris Price 3D Printing, Health, News, Science

Urinary tract infections smartphone app test could save NHS millions

A smartphone app test could save the NHS millions of pounds by helping women find out if they have a urinary tract infection without having to see a doctor. Women will be offered a Dip UTI test – a standard dipstick urine test used by GPs with a smartphone app that can accurately scan the…

17 July 20192 September 2021 Chris Price Health, News

Facebook takes action against bogus health content

Facebook is taking action against bogus health content and sensational miracle cures on its platform by reducing their visibility, the company has confirmed. The social network said that it started ranking health posts differently by factoring two indicators to minimise low-quality health posts from appearing on the News Feed last month. It now considers whether…

2 July 20192 July 2019 Chris Price Health, News

Privacy concerns raised as Google absorbs DeepMind’s health tech unit

(Peter Byrne/PA) Fresh concerns about patient data have been raised after Google announced plans to bring the health division of its DeepMind artificial intelligence company more closely under its control. The move means Google will manage the subsidiary’s Streams app, which processes NHS patient data to alert doctors if someone…

14 November 201814 November 2018 Chris Price Google

Nintendo working on a sleep monitoring gadget

Nintendo's next release could be enough to send you to sleep - though that could be exactly what is intended. Earlier this year we heard rumours of Nintendo getting into healthcare as a means to diversify from its troubled WiiU - and now Reuters (by way of Yahoo News) is reporting that the company has…

30 October 2014 James O'Malley Gadgets

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Tag: health

Student creates 3D Kidney model to help train cancer surgeons

Urinary tract infections smartphone app test could save NHS millions

Facebook takes action against bogus health content

Privacy concerns raised as Google absorbs DeepMind’s health tech unit

Nintendo working on a sleep monitoring gadget

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