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Emergency departments across the UK that have prepared for severe winter pressures will find delays in radiology remain a major barrier to safe and timely patient flow, according to teleradiology company Hexarad. “As trusts prepare for the months ahead, technology that accelerates imaging and reduces operational friction is vital for maintaining patient safety,” the company […]

Nuffield Health is celebrating the 100th delivery of diagnostic imaging equipment as part of its partnership with GE HealthCare, with Warwickshire Hospital unveiling a new Signa Voyager MRI scanner. Announced in January last year, the collaboration will see a £200 million investment in the latest AI-enabled diagnostic equipment across Nuffield Health’s hospital network over the […]

Siemens Healthineers welcomed First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan to officially open its new building, marking the establishment of the IMMULITE Centre of Excellence for Immunoassay and Allergen Diagnostics at the 36-acre site in Llanberis, Gwynedd. At the heart of the site is a dedicated critical raw materials manufacturing facility and new instrument manufacturing capabilities, […]

Samsung Medison unveiled its R20 ultrasound system at the RSNA 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The company says it represents a new era of ultrasound innovation, leveraging advanced hardware and image formation technologies, while introducing ergonomic innovations to enhance user comfort and scanning efficiency. Rising obesity and chronic disease are making ultrasound examinations more […]

Probo Medical’s charity of 2025 was SUDEP Action (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), a cause with personal significance for the team. Employees at the imaging equipment distributor collectively engaged in fund-raising events throughout the year and efforts continued throughout the festive season. Having previously donated diagnostic imaging equipment to epilepsy research in London, Probo Medical’s […]

Submitted by Dr Janette Smith, consultant gynaecology radiologist, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. With the changes in demographics for cancer in women and the increasing rates of cancers found in females, The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is planning an event to focus on women’s health. I think we have all noticed the worrying […]

Barco has launched Eonis 3D, a medical grade 3D display that requires no accessories such as 3D glasses or headsets. The company says that traditional 2D imaging can leave patients struggling to interpret complex visuals, which can lead to confusion and lower opt-in rates for procedures. 3D visualisation without accessories like special glasses can help […]

Transflux is a consumable system that allows users of syringe-based contrast injectors to leverage many efficiency benefits of a multi-use, pump-based system without the need to change or modify their injector. With any multi-use device, patient safety and infection control are paramount, says UK distributor Vertec Scientific. The Transflux system incorporates patented safety features, including […]