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Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi's NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.
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Manchester AI incubator selects first startup cohort

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Manchester's Turing Innovation Catalyst has picked seven early-stage AI startups for its first TIC Startup Lab incubator cohort.
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Smartphone app claims to deliver full eye prescriptions

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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A Copenhagen startup says its Argus software can generate full eye prescriptions from a single smartphone photo in under a minute.
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AI physio app shortlisted for three national HSJ awards

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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An AI-powered physio app delivering same-day back pain care has been shortlisted for three national HSJ awards after slashing waits.
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Compumedics wins AUD $4.2m MEG order in Chinese deal

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Compumedics secures AUD $4.2m MEG order from Shandong Normal University in China, lifting total contracted MEG orders to about AUD $30m.
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Compumedics posts record H1 sales & affirms FY26 goals

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Compumedics posts record H1 orders and 32% revenue jump, reaffirms FY26 targets and readies Somfit D launch in US home sleep market.
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Ahead Health raises USD $6m to grow AI preventive care

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Ahead Health secures USD $6m seed round led by RTP Global to scale its AI-powered preventive health platform across Europe.
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Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Tech founders Julie Collison and Emma O'Brien top Tide everywoman awards as women-led firms eye growth despite tough UK backdrop.
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India, Vietnam & Korea tipped as top UK tech markets

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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India, Vietnam and South Korea are set to be the fastest-growing markets for UK tech in 2026, a leading consultancy has forecast.
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AMD unveils yotta-scale AI roadmap & USD $150m pledge

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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AMD maps 'yotta-scale' AI future with Helios platform, new chips across data centre to edge, and a USD $150m education pledge.
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When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
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Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.
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Luma Health acquires Tonic to streamline patient intake & care

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Luma Health acquires Tonic Health, enhancing patient intake and care automation across 1,000+ health systems in the US, UK, Canada, and Caribbean.
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ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.
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Novenda raises USD $6.1m to expand 3D printed dental tech

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Dutch startup Novenda secures USD $6.1 million to expand its multi-material 3D printing tech for night guards and dentures across Europe and the US.
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NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.
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Pure Global appoints AI expert to cut MedTech costs

Sat, 24th May 2025
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Pure Global appoints Ran Chen as CTO to advance AI-driven regulatory automation, aiming to cut costly delays for medical device manufacturers worldwide.
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Huma acquires Aluna & partners with Eckuity to boost growth

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Huma acquires US-based Aluna to enhance its digital respiratory care offerings and partners with Eckuity Capital to boost its global healthcare M&A strategy.
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AI startups lead in Viva Technology list of Europe's top 100

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Viva Technology ranks Top 100 Rising European Startups for 2025, spotlighting 15 AI firms among emerging innovators across 22 sectors and 13 countries.
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NVIDIA GTC: AI innovation driving change in healthcare and drug discovery

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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AI is transforming healthcare, as experts at NVIDIA's GTC highlighted advancements in mental health, drug discovery, and veterinary support.