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Aintree University Hospital has reselected Canon Medical Systems to replace two end-of-life CT scanners with two Aquilion One Genesis Edition CT systems. Part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Aintree University Hospital serves a large patient population and is a regional major trauma centre. One of the biggest challenge the trust faced in the […]

With the demand for portable ultrasound scans increasing due to COVID-19, East Surrey Hospital wanted a system that performs as a portable ultrasound system and can then be used to replace an existing interventional radiology system. A Samsung HS60 supplied by MIS Healthcare is being used to perform a wide range of ultrasound applications including […]

The first NHS hospital installation of Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE), a deep learning reconstruction AI algorithm, is now live at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey. It is integrated into an Aquilion One Genesis Edition CT scanner from Canon Medical Systems and is being used to improve the reconstruction and reporting of vascular cases by […]

Life Molecular Imaging, a division of Alliance Medical Group, develops novel PET tracers for molecular imaging. The company’s first commercial product is NeuraCeq, a radiopharmaceutical tracer for PET imaging of patients that are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive impairment. The technology makes it possible to rule out AD or […]

To build on the success of its MRI and ultrasound products, Esaote has recently undergone a re-organisation. The company says it has built a reputation in the UK for effective and reliable teamwork. New at the top in the UK is country manager Nicky Mills who was previously with Siemens Healthineers. She heads a team […]

In June Envirotect would have been exhibiting at the UKIO congress but, since the meeting is among many that has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the company is looking forward to exhibiting at UKIO in 2021. The annual event provides an opportunity for the Envirotect team to engage with delegates and talk through […]

The first orders of Canon Medical System’s relocatable CT scanners that can work outside the normal healthcare environment have been received. The CT Scan Units can tackle routine imaging diagnostics in the areas of cancer and heart disease that were put on hold during the initial response stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. They can be […]

Ensuring a safe environment tailored to the unique needs of cancer patients is the top priority for the team at Paul Strickland Scanner Centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. The centre saw a fall in demand for scans earlier this year due to some cancellations, as well as changes in cancer care. One factor that played […]