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The first of four Canon Medical Systems UK and Wessex Diagnostic 2020 ultrasound imaging training days took place in Birmingham. Delegates gained knowledge about the latest application of B-mode, pulsed wave and colour Doppler techniques in the investigation of the abdominal, extra and intra-cranial and peripheral vasculature. Four platforms from the Canon ultrasound range were […]

The C-Trak Galaxy gamma probe system available from Southern Scientific is used for the detection of radiation during sentinel node biopsies in breast, head and neck, melanoma and other intraoperative cancer surgeries. Head of nuclear medicine at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) Dr James Cullis explained why the system has been chosen […]

Whittington Hospital in London has selected two Samsung machines, supplied by MIS Healthcare, for obstetrics and gynaecology diagnostic ultrasound. Although the Hera W10’s primary use is for obstetric scanning, the team also utilises the platform for applications including general abdominal, MSK and gynaecology including 3D transvaginal scanning. The W10s are managed and procured by Althea. […]

The Christie at Oldham, the first in a network of Christie radiotherapy centres that treat thousands of patients closer to home, celebrated its 10th birthday on March 16. Officially opened in March 2010 during a visit from former prime minister Gordon Brown, the centre cost £17 million and was funded by a major campaign by […]

The third annual radiography careers fair hosted by Kingston University and St George’s, University of London, was the biggest so far as more than 80 radiography students, 25 NHS trusts and a range of private organisations attended. This was the first time employers from the fields of both therapeutic and diagnostic radiography were present. The […]

Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust has adopted the LOCalizer wirefree radiofrequency identification (RFID) breast localisation system from Hologic. As an alternative to wire localisation, the RFID system enables precision and ease of use for breast surgery guidance. After evaluation of the system at the trust, Sussex-based charity Medi Tech Trust donated a handheld […]

Nuffield Health Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital has added to its range of Fujifilm radiology equipment with an Amulet Innovality mammography system. Radiology manager Amanda Cumersdale explained that the Amulet Innovality is the mammography system of choice for Nuffield Health and said: “When we reviewed the specifications and saw the system for ourselves we were in […]

Davies Veterinary Specialists has donated £5,000 to the Dogs Trust Freedom Project. The money was raised through projects organised by resourceful team members. Each year Davies chooses a charity and team members collect as much money as they can through fund-raising events. Chosen for 2019, Dogs Trust Freedom Project is a pet fostering scheme that […]