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St Joseph’s Hospital, an independent hospital in Newport, Wales, has introduced a transformational approach to diagnostics, with investment in the refurbishment of facilities and improved patient pathways. The installation of a Magnetom Sola 1.5T MRI system from Siemens Healthineers supports the hospital as it works towards improving patient outcomes. With the addition of the Magnetom […]

At the virtual RSNA annual meeting Agfa presented SmartXR, a system designed to make work easier for users and support them in image capture. From the orientation of the DR detector, to the positioning of the patient, to the setting of optimal x-ray acquisition parameters, Agfa says SmartXR is an intelligent assistant for radiographers. “It […]

Prostate Cancer UK is calling for passionate and experienced radiologists and radiographers to join its Clinical Champions programme to help transform prostate cancer care across the UK. The 18-month programme is dedicated to improving care for men living with or at risk of prostate cancer. It aims to bring together future leaders in the field […]

Fujifilm’s CPD programme is back, with sessions that can be delivered either in departments or online, depending on site requirements and preference. The programme is fully accredited with The College of Radiographers’ CPD Now certification and is available to any radiography or mammography department in the UK free of charge. All sessions are scheduled at […]

During the pandemic there have been many changes in the medical equipment sector and most businesses have had to adapt. Diagnostic imaging equipment company Future Medical has had to quickly accommodate alterations to work patterns and restrictions in hospitals and clinics. However, this time has been spent making changes that were needed and planning improvements […]

The department of clinical neurosciences and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People at NHS Lothian have selected Canon Medical’s Aquilion One Genesis Edition CT scanner to support routine and research imaging services. The systems will support services at the new £150 million hospital, a project that involved relocation to the Little France site […]

High quality reading of multiparametric MR images (mpMRI) for prostate cancer detection can be a time-consuming task. Finding regions of interest that are likely to be worthy of a reader’s close attention can be simplified with the aid of AI software such as Watson Medical’s Elementary product line, according to distributor Oncology Systems Limited (OSL). […]

Radiographers at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, report that patients are already benefitting from a state-of-the-art MRI system, which is part of an investment of more than £1 million to replace the older of two scanners. The Magnetom Sola from Siemens Healthineers boosts the hospital’s scanning capability and image quality, especially […]