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Category Archives: Health & Wellness
Report launched on boosting the economy through health innovation
Health and Social Care is a significant driver for innovation and growth in Northern Ireland, a major new report has found. ‘The Economy and Jobs Initiative Task and Finish Group’ report was launched on Wednesday evening by Health Minister Edwin Poots … Continue reading
Big data could mean big health cost savings and better outcomes
Picture a scenario where, by collecting the right data and using today’s sophisticated analytics, our health system could predict when a patient with chronic conditions might get very ill and require hospitalisation, and intervene before that happens, thus saving the … Continue reading
Making Connected Health a reality
This month’s Ulster Business contains a feature article about some ‘Connected Health’ developments in Northern Ireland.
TMED Health Hack to explore digital solutions
The 5th Annual Translational Medicine Conference (TMED5) will take place on 2-3rd May this year. TMED5 will explore the challenges of delivering healthcare to an ageing population and showcase novel approaches in both disease prevention and management. The Conference will be preceded on … Continue reading
HealthHack Dublin in association with eHealthWeek
Health Hack Dublin weekend brings together doctors, nurses, developers, designers, and other “geeks who love Healthcare” to create solutions to problems in the health space. Health hack events are ongoing and enjoy the support of prominent health care and technology … Continue reading
New Developments in mHealth
Are you a mobile software professional, healthcare professional or entrepreneur interested in the new developments in mobile healthcare? If so then New Developments in mHealth is for you. New Developments in mHealth is the first in a new season of free regular networking events organised … Continue reading
NOW OPEN: Social Innovation Camp NI Call for Ideas
Social Innovation Camp brings together software developers and designers with people who understand a social problem to help build web and mobile solutions to social challenges. The Social Innovation Camp Northern Ireland Calls for Ideas is now open. The next UK … Continue reading
Now you can chat online to a doctor … at your nearest chemist
A private healthcare provider has launched a new service which it hopes will help relieve the pressure on overstretched GP surgeries across Northern Ireland. In a first for the province, it is now possible to access medical advice from a … Continue reading
Digital health start-ups converge in Dublin for three-month bootcamp
Eight ventures that are pioneering technologies in the digital health space are starting a three-month accelerator programme in Dublin. Eoghan Jennings, founder of Startupbootcamp Dublin, talks to Silicon Republic about how HealthXL will aim to help these start-ups bring their … Continue reading
…Some catch up items
Some recent news items readers may be interested in… Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Learn From Ulster Health Technology Leader – University of Ulster Press Release Sligo IT team wins with support for social, physical health of elderly – The … Continue reading
Software can breathe new life into medical devices
County Clare based company Vitalograph specialises in cardio-respiratory technology, and provides equipment and clinical trials services to global pharmaceutical industries. The 50 year old company has developed new respiratory devices and software to support patients who are living with asthma or … Continue reading
Teen e-therapy programme to tackle self-esteem issues
Bodywhys (the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland) has launched am e-therapy programme designed to promote self-esteem, coping skills and mental well-being with the aim of tackling the issue of eating disorders. SeeMySelf is designed to help young people understand how they … Continue reading
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Ireland urged to move on mobile healthcare
Ireland should move quickly to develop its mobile healthcare industry and make a name for the country in the sector, a leading industry figure has said. Known as the mHealth sector, it utilises mobile technology to enable management of health … Continue reading
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Silicon Valley Comes to Ireland 2013
The 5th annual ‘Global Technology Leaders Summit’ will take place on January 22nd at Cork City Hall, with the ‘hottest Irish start-ups showcasing their companies and technologies’. Technology CEOs and investors from Asia, Russia and the US will be in … Continue reading
Northern Ireland Technology Showcase
Invest NI is holding a cross sector technology event to provide innovative and practical technology solutions to help local companies address business challenges. The idea behind the event is to provide ‘a platform for technology to enable Northern businesses to … Continue reading
