ELLEN FLANNERY , EDITOR

As cyberthreats loom larger over healthcare , the industry stands at a critical crossroads – innovation or vulnerability . In the face of rising attacks on hospitals and medical devices , we spoke to Nitin Kumar , VP of the Healthcare Business Group at Tata Consultancy Services ( TCS ) for our March cover , about the pressing cybersecurity challenges . From AI risks to securing wearable tech , he shares strategies to safeguard patient data while embracing Digital Transformation .

“ By embracing a culture of data privacy through ongoing training and strict adherence to regulations , healthcare organisations can build unwavering trust with patients while harnessing the full potential of data for improved care ,” said Kumar .

Read more on page 48 .

In many countries , the social welfare sector is struggling with enormous cost-cutting pressures , labour shortage and the growing demand for its services . VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland , together with its partners , is taking part in an international research project on how Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) could support the work of nurses . In addition to VTT , Finnish participants include Turku University of Applied Sciences , the University of Eastern Finland , the Northern Savo and Southwest Finland wellbeing services counties , Mediconsult , Oiva Health and Solita . Read more on page 39 .

This month ’ s Editor ’ s Question asks : What is the potential of Smart Hospitals and medical centres ? On page 25 , we hear from several experts on what the future looks like for healthcare buildings .

On page 67 , we look at how medical implants and biomedical devices often cause inflammatory responses due to poor biocompatibility . Apatite coatings offer a potential solution but limited cell adhesion is often a challenge . To address this , scientists developed advanced apatite nanoparticles for implant coatings with superior cell adhesion . By adjusting pH during the synthesis of nanoparticles , they enhanced the surface properties of these nanoparticles , achieving improved water interactions and greater structural stability , paving the way for more effective and biocompatible medical implants .

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This month ’ s Under the Microscope hosts Andre Schindler , General Manager , EMEA at NinjaOne who discusses whether endpoints are creating problems in the Healthcare Sector on page 60 .

We also have a range of ‘ Intelligent ’ pages , which feature the latest in Artificial Intelligence , cloud , wearable technology , robotics , security and Virtual Reality .

I hope you enjoy this issue and if you want to contribute to any future editions , please contact me .

Ellen Flannery , Editor

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