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A multi-million pound NHS initiative that already spans six trusts is growing to help laboratories across different parts of the UK digitise pathology services. Led by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and laboratories in the surrounding region, the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) is a collaboration of NHS trusts, academia and industry partners. Organisations involved […]

Medical device manufacturer Mindray has launched the TE9 ultrasound system to the UK market. It features a high definition 21.5″ touch screen and smart clinical diagnostic tools designed to support clinicians in anaesthesia, emergency and critical care environments. The larger screen and zoom features offer greater visibility of patient data in surgical environments. Mindray says […]

Results of a clinical study demonstrate that IBEX Trueview software can accurately predict fracture risk from standard digital radiography, reports UK-based developer IBEX Innovations. Trueview demonstrated high levels of sensitivity and specificity to non-normal bone health meaning it can be used to identify osteoporosis at an earlier stage in the care pathway. The x-ray imaging […]

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has used stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) to treat a patient with a dangerously abnormal heartbeat. Retired HR director Sue Simons from Bromley in south-east London was the first patient to receive the treatment at the cancer centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ for ventricular tachycardia, in which faulty […]

AXREM, the UK trade association representing suppliers of diagnostic medical imaging, radiotherapy, healthcare IT and care equipment, has appointed Philips UKI independent sector sales director and lead for community diagnostics Jeevan Gunaratnam as vice chair. Current vice chair Charlie McCaffrey will be retiring at the end of June and this appointment allows for a period […]

Fujifilm Healthcare Europe previewed two new models in the Arietta diagnostic ultrasound range at ECR 2022 Overture, an online event in March, prior to exhibiting on site in Vienna in July. The Arietta 850 DeepInsight and Arietta 650 DeepInsight will be equipped with the novel cognitive ultrasound technology for the first time. Fujifilm Healthcare has […]

Hospital Services Limited (HSL) says it was pleased to exhibit alongside Barco at the NHS Radiology Conference in March, at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel. “It was a safe and secure platform for NHS imaging professionals to meet with peers, share insights and listen to live guest presentations delivered by sector-leading speakers and innovators,” the […]

2021 was a defining year for Ramsay Health Care UK with significant expansion of their UK footprint. Ramsay invested over £28m into diagnostic services in 2020/21 in recognition of the growing demand from patients and referrers, particularly in relation to cancer services. The mobile fleet is now made up of seven MRI scanners and three […]