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An advanced research centre aimed at developing innovations that will increase physical activity and improve population health has been officially opened by Sheffield Hallam University. The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) is supported by several partners, including Canon Medical Systems, to provide cutting-edge equipment and technology, expertise and R&D opportunities. Located at Sheffield Olympic Legacy […]

Professor of radiography at the University of Salford Peter Hogg and senior lecturer at the University of Cumbria Ken Holmes are leading an international effort to develop e-learning resources for radiographers caring for patients with COVID-19. The project is creating a free online information and support system, with a particular focus on training and advice […]

The BioPince Ultra biopsy instrument offers more tissue volume with a reduced risk of crush artefact and tissue fragmentation. According to Argon Medical (formerly Mana-Tech) the original BioPince is the choice of full-core biopsy instrument in many radiology departments across the UK. “So why isn’t it being used widely by breast radiologists? There was no […]

MIS Healthcare’s premium three-in-one mammography system, the IMS Giotto Class, has been developed at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s breast screening service over the last 12 months, with the dedicated support of the trust’s clinical breast radiology team. Designed with leading-edge technologies for superior clinical results while using low dose, the IMS Giotto Class was […]

Visbion works with NHS Breast Screening Services nationwide to provide connectivity between mobile screening trailers and the host hospital site. The Image Cube managed service allows mammography scans to be quickly and safely encrypted and transferred via 4G from the mobile screening van to the hospital systems. This ensures there are no delays in making […]

At the end of March, Esaote delivered 103 portable ultrasound systems to four regions in Italy. The tender was for the delivery of 155 ultrasound platforms to support the national health system and was launched by Consip, the purchasing body that procures goods and services for Italian public administrations. The systems will support intensive care […]

A new interventional radiology hub has been created at Basildon Hospital to offer out-of-hours emergency care for patients across mid and south Essex, avoiding the need for them to be transferred out of the area for treatment. The IR suite is equipped with a state-of-the-art, floor-mounted Siemens Healthineers Artis pheno and has a dedicated six-bed […]

Following the introduction of the Epsilon Radioactive Sources range of PET and PETCT sources, MediScientific has extended its product line-up to include Rod Sources and Pen Point Markers. To complement the existing Ge-68 and Na-22 Line Sources, Co-57 Flood Sources and Ge-68 Phantoms, the range includes Co-57 Pen Point Markers with activities of 3.7MBq, 7.4MBq […]