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Royal Philips has introduced the Philips Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Model, said to provide a more patient-friendly solution compared to the current standard of care for managing AAA patients. Based on 3D ultrasound, Philips AAA Model delivers accurate diagnostic information without exposing patients to high doses of radiation and nephrotoxic contrast agents. Typically, AAAs are […]

LG has launched a range of medical grade monitors and x-ray detectors in the UK, having manufactured medical monitor panels for third party companies for many years. Using a dedicated medical imaging facility, LG says it can call on a wealth of design and manufacturing experience to produce reliable, premium monitors and detectors for the […]

Following trials of various ultrasound systems, Tweed Podiatry in Kelso evaluated a MyLab Omega system from Esaote and was impressed by its image quality, user interface and overall design. Practice owner Robert McCririck said: “Established in early 2018, we are a young but fast-growing practice with a desire to be the region’s leading referral centre […]

Following the successful introduction of the Interactive Online CT Fundamental Skills Course, Imaging Innovated has released this year’s dates for its Fundamental Skills courses for both CT and MRI. The Fundamental Skills in MRI course will take place in April (part one) and May (part two), while the Fundamental Skills in CT dates are September […]

Blacks Vets in Dudley, West Midlands, has extended and upgraded its Hall Street hospital to add another operating theatre and install a GE Healthcare Revolution ACT CT system. Following investment of more than £350,000, the facilities are now fully operational. In an official opening ceremony actor Christopher Timothy, who starred as James Herriot in the […]

Glasgow-based product design consultancy Wideblue has participated in a project to develop next generation 7.0T MRI in order to provide new insights in brain disease research, assisting its client MR CoilTech to complete the first trial of high density radiofrequency (RF) head coil technology at the University of California. Wideblue ceo Russell Overend said: “When […]

Envirotect has overcome a series of challenges during the installation of four radiofrequency cages at a central London location, where deliveries had to be carefully timed to ensure minimal disruption to the adjacent hospital and surrounding businesses. Planning was essential since all materials had to be unloaded by hand and moved through the hospital. Prearranged […]

The radiology team at Berwick Infirmary offers a dental imaging service that, until recently, relied on an old CR reader located in the main x-ray department. Dental patients needed to wait until the cassette had been returned to the department and read before they were released, creating longer waiting times for patients and workflow delay […]