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Oncology Imaging Systems (OIS) supplies patient positioning, imaging and immobilisation devices for radiotherapy applications in the UK and Ireland, including to veterinary oncology centres. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Hospital for Small Animals at the University of Edinburgh is one of the largest oncology centres in Europe providing care for pets diagnosed with […]

In 2020 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was awarded funding for a new CT scanner under the first round of Government funding for additional scanners and upgrades. Although the trust had ordered a CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers, there was no designated site for the new CT. The trust decided that a relocatable modular […]

The European Scanning Centre, a specialist medical imaging clinic on Harley Street in London, has added AI-assisted  CT to its range of equipment for cardiac and other patient examinations. The Aquilion One Prism CT from Canon Medical will be used to deliver a more detailed level of care to patients. “Cardiovascular disease is one of […]

Last month, Multi-Medix completed a series of four ‘bite-size’ webinars on ultrasound quality assurance. Co-hosted with Dr Nick Dudley, the webinars were well attended with a worldwide audience, interested in implementing ultrasound user QA. Webinar recordings are available to all on the Multi-Medix website via the Online Knowledge Portal. The webinars are intended to simplify […]

Service team leader at Oncology Imaging Systems (OIS) Josh Imber has overseen his 100th installation of LAP laser positioning systems since working with the company. He started working with the provider of medical devices almost eight years ago in a technical and sales support role. During this time, Imber has been involved in installing new […]

The opening of the new Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool has expanded clinical services in MR, CT, PETCT and angiography, and supports the NHS response to COVID-19 by providing access to advanced imaging equipment from Siemens Healthineers. Opened in June last year as part of a £162 million investment in NHS cancer services in Merseyside […]

Envirotect offers annual RF door inspections consisting of a full examination of the whole RF door system including the general condition of the frame and door face, door seal, latch system, hinges, door closer and contact fingers. Finger and gasket type doors require regular professional cleaning and lubrication to ensure maximum service life and correct […]

A new blood test developed in Wales harnesses the power of AI to detect the early signs of bowel cancer. CanSense, a Swansea University spin-out, has spent seven years developing an affordable and accessible cancer test that can be performed at local GPs to avoid delayed detection. In the UK bowel cancer is the second […]