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The Everything MRI Safety Forum, an annual education event, takes place on November 4. Over the course of two hours, organisers promise expert lectures and solutions to real-world problems including remote scanning, incident management, burns, imaging optimisation, education gaps, unsafe structures and the safety connection between technologists and radiologists. The free online forum is aimed […]

Retired professor of radiology Adrian Dixon takes a look back at being part of a body of fund-raisers in Cambridge that raised £1 million to buy and run Addenbrooke’s Hospital’s first whole body CT scanner, the first for the east of England region. It was opened by King Charles, then HRH Prince of Wales, in […]

Research from Nuffield Health reveals that many women are reluctant to have breast screenings due to anxiety and fear of discomfort. More than a third of women surveyed would be reluctant even if they found a lump or abnormality, while one in 10 said they had found a lump or abnormality and did not seek […]

AXREM and the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) hosted The Future of MedTech – Innovating for Tomorrow in Northampton, bringing together more than 80 members and key stakeholders. The conference highlighted the power of collaboration, showcasing how unity across sectors can drive innovation, address industry challenges and shape the future of healthcare technology. With AXREM […]

Radiation shielding specialist Raybloc will unveil what it considers the future of controlled environment design at the Healthcare Estates 2025 trade fair in October at Manchester Central. The company, which has more than two decades’ experience protecting x-ray, CT and PETCT environments, says it will be showcasing its most refined innovations to date. Returning to […]

The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is the only radiotherapy cancer centre in Uganda for a population of around 45 million people. The UCI has a vision to build a sustainable high quality radiotherapy service with a team of committed staff .Uganda’s Government has made a significant investment in radiotherapy services over the past years and […]

Convenzis is delighted to present the 13th NHS Radiology & Imaging Conference: Building Resilience and Capacity, in partnership with AXREM. The event will be held on November 5, 2025 at The Studio, 3rd Floor, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham. Radiology and imaging services are at a pivotal crossroads within the NHS. With unprecedented backlogs, rising demand […]

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, has installed a Philips Azurion 7 ceiling-mounted M20 interventional radiology (IR) system, following funding from The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the legacy of Dame Deborah James. Dame Deborah, known on social media as ‘Bowelbabe,’ was treated at The Royal Marsden for incurable bowel cancer and IR played […]