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Traceability in ultrasound probe decontamination is an important asset for quality control and risk management programs. The benefits reach both patient and facility. In outbreak settings, traceability is needed to identify necessary patient notifications and device recalls in a timely and cost-efficient manner.  In a non-outbreak setting, traceability is evidence a facility has met its […]

Teleradiology provider Everlight Radiology has appointed Rob Anderson as global ceo. He replaces Alexander van der Laan who will step down after 10 years as global ceo into a non-executive director and investor position. Based in the UK, Anderson brings with him a wealth of experience in complex public, private and PE-backed highly regulated healthcare […]

While managing night shift coverage across radiology departments has historically proved challenging in recent years it has become increasingly common. However, concerns have been voiced about the quality of this care. Across NHS acute hospitals in England, diagnostic errors are projected to contribute annually to over eight thousand preventable hospital deaths[1]. The British Journal of […]

A new medical imaging centre at St Thomas’ Hospital incorporates the latest AI technology with clinical MRI scanners to improve patient care and develop research breakthroughs. The £10.5 million Mary Seacole MRI Centre is shared between Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London, working with Siemens Healthineers. The centre is dedicated […]

Royal United Bath NHS trust continues to improve its ultrasound service by replacing their existing automated HLD systems with the Germitec Chronos. Ever since the first trial of the machine, the team have been extremely impressed with the machine’s speed, simplicity and reliability as well as the support received from the Germitec UK team. The […]

Canon Medical Systems and Manchester United are celebrating 10 years of sports medicine and imaging partnership by extending their agreement, supporting pro-active and reactive imaging delivery for professional footballers. Since 2013 Canon Medical Systems’ equipment at the club’s Carrington Training Complex has ensured continuity of specialist cardiac, MSK and general sports medicine using advanced systems. […]

Before COVID-19, the demand for hospital treatments outweighed capacity, it is therefore unsurprising that we are currently facing unprecedented patient waiting times and backlogs which are forecasted to increase into 2024. With more NHS staff leaving their professions due to these mounting pressures, there are no longer the resources to adequately deal with this additional […]

An innovative digital laboratory will be created at Coventry University to further help students learn the in-demand skills needed within the healthcare and engineering sectors. The Precision Digital Manufacturing and Healthcare Technology Lab has been awarded £5 million from the Office for Students and will be equipped with industry standard digital technologies such as 3D […]