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Support app for young cancer patients launches in UK

Rates of cancer among people aged 24 and below are rising fast, but health systems are often not catering well enough to the specific needs of this age group.

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Apple AirPods get FDA okay for use as OTC hearing aids

It's known that excessive use of earbuds at high volumes can cause hearing loss, so somewhat ironic that the FDA has just authorised software that can turn Apple AirPods into hearing aids.

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How measurement technology can advance sleep monitoring in c...

As of 2024, more than one-third of American adults don't get enough sleep, and sleep satisfaction levels are worryingly low.

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UK doctors sceptical of AI's role in treatment

Almost half of UK doctors would not use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to treat patients, although there is greater willingness to use it for diagnostic purposes.

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Digital NHS health checks will start in England next year

A digital version of the NHS Health Check offered to older people in the UK will be piloted in some areas of England early next year, according to the government.

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iRhythm wearable heart monitor raises AFib diagnoses by 52%

Screening people in primary care with a wearable heart monitor developed by iRhythm was able to increase diagnoses of atrial fibrillation (AFib) by 52%, although it did not result in a redu

Support app for young cancer patients launches in UK

Apple AirPods get FDA okay for use as OTC hearing aids

How measurement technology can advance sleep monitoring in c...

UK doctors sceptical of AI's role in treatment

Digital NHS health checks will start in England next year

iRhythm wearable heart monitor raises AFib diagnoses by 52%

AZ claims another win for Imfinzi in frontline liver cancer

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