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Syringeless contrast media injectors from ulrich medical can now also be used in contrast-enhanced digital mammography. The Max 2M and Max 3 devices have been officially approved for the new area of application and provide ease of operation, a high level of hygienic safety and flexible positioning in examination rooms. In some examinations, conventional digital […]

Future Medical has been looking behind the scenes at its skilled team of experts to find out more about those who specialise in the deinstallation, installation, procurement and transportation of diagnostic imaging equipment. Working in the equipment installations team is lead installation engineer Martin Hayden, who joined Future Medical from a military background working as […]

Novarad has launched an AI Diagnostic Assistant to assist in the accurate diagnosis of COVID-19. In partnership with Intel Corporation, Novarad is offering free use of a diagnostic system that utilises an AI processing engine to detect COVID-19 from CT scans. The algorithm can produce diagnostic results in seconds enabling clinicians to rapidly isolate and […]

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is running a Dragon’s Den-style initiative to make staff ideas a reality in order to improve patient experiences. Loosely based on the BBC TV programme, the Innovation Den is a forum in which staff are encouraged to put forward their ideas to help enhance patient experience and safety. After an […]

Supplier of diagnostic equipment Hospital Services Limited (HSL) is sponsoring Queen’s University Belfast’s Ladies Rugby club in a partnership aimed at raising awareness of early detection of breast cancer in young women. HSL branding will feature on the rugby kits. Representatives from HSL and Queen’s launched the partnership by discussing the prevalence of breast cancer […]

Oncology Imaging Systems (OIS) is to market, sell and support the OPASCA Workflow Management Suite and OPASCA Safety Suite in the UK and Ireland. The workflow management suite ensures that all radiotherapy processes are interlinked and run more efficiently while the safety suite equips treatment rooms with advanced safety automation features that help to reduce […]

The British Institute of Radiology has awarded the first BIR Medal for Outstanding International Achievement to Dr Professor Eliseo Vano for his extensive services to the field of radiation safety. The prestigious award goes to an individual who has made such a major contribution over an extended period that significant positive effects will be felt […]

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is to install 11 surface-guided radiotherapy (SGRT) systems from Vision RT. The systems will be installed across all four Christie treatment centres and integrated into existing Varian and Elekta linacs as well as Philips CT scanners. This investment will initially form part of the hospital’s drive to expand […]