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The Meriden Hospital in Coventry, part of independent hospital operator Circle Health Group, has acquired MRI and CT services previously operatedby UME Health in a deal that will enhance the services on offer to patients across the West Midlands and surrounding areas. The deal will give patients choosing to pay for themselves, those with private […]

Submitted by chair Dr Keith Langmack and the Reverend Canon Dr Mike Kirby of the BIR’s radiotherapy and oncology special interest group committee In 2020, The British Institute of Radiology’s radiotherapy and oncology special interest group committee received requests from industry partners and radiotherapy professionals to hold a focused, multidisciplinary national meeting solely on radiotherapy […]

Bayer is attending October’s European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology (ESCR) annual meeting in Glasgow and invites attendees to visit its booth to discuss how the Centargo Cardio applications service and Centargo’s cardiac-specific Smart Protocols can support imaging professionals in creating a tailored cardiac CT imaging practice to ensure quality results. The clinical goal for CT […]

Cancer care specialist GenesisCare’s Nottingham centre has reopened after a refurbishment that includes an Elekta Evo linac. The system provides precision radiotherapy treatment with advanced imaging and motion management, minimising the potential of damage to healthy tissue. It will be used for treating patients with many types of cancer, including brain, lung, breast and prostate, […]

For surgeons and clinicians seeking uncompromising image quality in extremity imaging, the Orthoscan range of mini C-arms have proved to be a popular choice, according to Xograph Healthcare, the exclusive representative in the UK and Ireland. Orthoscan’s mini C-arms are designed to offer image clarity, intuitive operation and innovative features that support adult and paediatric […]

Independent hospital provider Nuffield Health has made a major investment in AI-enabled CT systems at its Derby and Edinburgh hospitals with the Revolution Ascend CT system from GE HealthCare. Both hospitals offer a comprehensive range of services to NHS and private patients. Along with the full refurbishment of the diagnostic suites, this represents a £1m […]

Healthcare professionals working with x-ray guided procedures face an invisible yet serious occupational hazard – long-term exposure to low-level radiation. Despite strict protocols and shielding, studies show cumulative exposure can increase risks of cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, cognitive decline and even certain cancers. This is where RADPAD protection drapes, supplied by APC Cardiovascular, can make […]

A DMS Stratos DR scanner has been installed at Ellesmere Port Hospital, part of the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It will provide high resolution DXA imaging, being used primarily for the assessment of bone mineral density and the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. Distributor Medray Group oversaw […]