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Xstrahl presented its full range of superficial/orthovoltage treatment systems and radiation research platforms at ESTRO 2019 in Milan. The new Xstrahl 150 device will be the company’s most comprehensive superficial system dedicated to skin cancer treatments, offering clinicians the ability to treat the full range of non-melanoma skin cancer cases with optimum dose control. It […]

The North and East Devon Breast Screening Service, delivered by InHealth, is using the Hologic Brevera breast biopsy system, introducing vacuum-assisted breast biopsy. Used in the breast assessment clinics, the system streamlines the breast biopsy process, with real-time imaging for instant tissue verification. Superintendent radiographer at the time of launch Lesley Stephenson said: “We are […]

The World Radiography Educational Trust Foundation (WRETF) has reached a milestone, with 5,000 members now following its Facebook page. To commemorate the achievement WRETF ambassador Ramona Chanderballi, based in Guyana, South America, presented Basmattie Sawh (pictured) with a special award for being the 5,000th member, at her department at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. “I am […]

Canon Medical Systems UK has announced its 2019 corporate social responsibility commitments. A series of regional, national and international initiatives, #madeforlife, will focus on the health of the environment and creating a better society in the UK and developing nations. Canon Medical Systems says it is the only UK medical equipment provider to be carbon […]

The recent installation of an FDR Smart X room solution at Torbay Hospital in Devon was supported by Future Medical, Fujifilm’s preferred installation company. The Future Medical team worked in conjunction with Fujifilm engineers to deliver a positive customer experience and ensure minimal disruption to the radiology department. Published on page 18 of the June […]

St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester, has received a Technegas generator supplied by IEL, which produces an ultra-fine dispersion of Technetium-labelled carbon in a controlled environment. Superintendent radiographer Lisa O’Brien said: “Following the untimely demise of our nuclear medicine VQ ventilation system we were delighted with the arrival of our Technegas equipment. Since its installation we have […]

Weston General Hospital, Weston-super-Mare, plans to increase its imaging capacity and reduce patient waiting times with a Philips UKI DigitalDiagnost x-ray system. Reporting radiographer Hilary Rose said: “Even though we are one of the smallest acute health trusts in England, we still experience a high demand on our plain film imaging services. Demand is growing […]

Diagnostic imaging equipment company Future Medical Equipment has provided funding to a charity that has been serving the local community for almost 200 years. Ferryside Lifeboat at Towy Estuary, Wales, is one of more than 70 inshore lifeboats stationed around the British Isles that operate independently of the RNLI. It is part of HM Coastguards […]