Improving operational efficiency in healthcare
The acute care crisis in the UK means hospitals are struggling to align capacity to the increasing demand, however predictive analytics and connected devices are offering a solution….Read more
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Machine learning aiding elderly falls prevention
The NHS is under huge strain to deliver care to more of us as we live longer. Microsoft has worked with partners to use machine learning tools to help prevent falls in the elderly….Read more
AI in healthcare: HoloLens in surgery
Microsoft HoloLens and Surface Go are being used with incredible impact in the NHS. From reading vitals remotely through a camera, to enabling remote collaboration for first line workers. We take a look at some incredible use cases to show how these devices are being used….Read more
AI in healthcare: improving Cystic Fibrosis treatment
Project Fizzyo, a research collaboration between Great Ormond Street Hospital, UCL, and Microsoft, is making huge steps in helping to improve the care for Cystic Fibrosis patients, thanks to big data and machine learning technology….Read more
6 Office 365 tools to enhance productivity in the NHS
There are many ways that AI is working for us in the background while empowering us to be more productive. Particularly in healthcare, there’s a huge opportunity for AI to assist not only by giving more time to spend on what’s important and out of the back office, but also ultimately helping save money in…Read more
The chatbot opportunity in healthcare
It’s not hard to see why the chatbot innovation triggers excitement in the NHS. Chatbots can ease staffing issues, triage patients to the correct services, and source intelligent information for patients to their smart devices whenever they need it. We explore the opportunities it presents for healthcare….Read more
AI in healthcare: recognising symptom patterns in COPD patients
COPD is an incredibly isolating condition. However a research project is exploring how AI and machine learning can be used to recognise patterns in COPD patient conditions to aid intervention and prevention, and ultimately improve care for patients….Read more
Making healthcare accessible with AI
AI is having a huge impact on accessibility. In healthcare specifically, it has the potential to drastically improve the experiences of patients and employees….Read more
AI in healthcare: supporting children in long-term hospital care
Children at hospital can miss out on valuable social interactions, especially at bedtime when they miss out on special moments, like a bedtime story. Great Ormond Street Hospital and Microsoft show how AI and robotics can be used to improve patient experience in a healthcare setting….Read more
AI in healthcare: machine learning to predict epilepsy seizure patterns
It’s estimated that 600,00 people in the UK – one in 131 – suffer from epilepsy. This story highlights how wearable technology and AI has had a profound impact on people living with epilepsy by helping them understand their seizure patterns and better manage their condition….Read more
AI in healthcare: enabling better patient care
The NHS is task oriented, making RPA the perfect fit. Working in partnership with us, Microsoft Partner Thoughtonomy deployed a Virtual Workforce in the NHS, using RPA and AI to automate the 2,000 referrals that typically came into the trust on a weekly basis….Read more