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Velindre Cancer Centre launches artificial intelligence chatbot RITA

3 February 2023

The innovation team at Velindre Cancer Centre has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to support patients, their loved ones, and members of the public.

More gene testing to speed up cancer detection in Wales

7 December 2022

Thousands more people in Wales will benefit from faster diagnosis of cancers and rare disease thanks to a new plan to increase the use of gene testing.

How can we combat antimicrobial resistance in Wales?

24 November 2022

In a guest blog to mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, Julie Harris, Consultant Antimicrobial Pharmacist at Swansea Bay University Health Board, explores the impact of antimicrobial resistance, how primary and secondary care in Wales is addressing it, and what innovators can do to support healthcare.

First robotic hysterectomy completed in Wales

23 November 2022

The first robotic hysterectomy in Wales using the Versius robot has taken place at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This is thanks to the implementation of the All-Wales Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme, which has been developed in partnership with Life Sciences Hub Wales, health boards across Wales and the Moondance Cancer Initiative.

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Life Sciences Hub Wales highlights impact of supporting NHS Wales, social care and industry partners

21 November 2022

Life Sciences Hub Wales has published its Annual Report, which highlights how it is accelerating the development and adoption of innovative solutions to improve health and economic wellbeing outcomes in Wales.

Nurse-led remote care project wins highly commended at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards

25 October 2022

The remote patient monitoring project got this acknowledgement in the Virtual or Remote Care Initiative of the Year award last night for reducing hospital admissions and optimising cardiac patients’ medications faster.

First patients undergo robotic assisted surgery in Wales under innovative national programme

26 September 2022

State-of-the-art surgical robots are now helping to treat colorectal and gynaecological cancer patients in Wales as part of the new National Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme.

Remote patient monitoring pilot shortlisted for two prestigious HSJ Awards

31 August 2022

A cross-sector collaboration assessing and identifying the impact of remote monitoring technology on patient, care and clinical outcomes has been nominated in the ‘Digitising Patient Care Award’ category at the HSJ Awards and ‘Virtual or Remote Care Initiative of the Year’ category at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

The power of innovation: how can it tackle the NHS backlog?

12 July 2022

Tune in to the latest episode of our Healthy Thinking podcast where we ask what the future of NHS Wales looks like following the initial Covid-19 response and how innovation can help us tackle the backlog.

Can we connect up our communities with smart technology?

5 July 2022

Our latest Healthy Thinking Podcast episode explores the exciting potential of a new technology-enabled community support system in West Wales.