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Apprentice radiographers highlight the skills required to master medical imaging

Two first-year apprentice radiographers from the University of Exeter have been spreading awareness of their roles and the skills required to excel. “As we mark World Radiography Day, it is inspiring to spotlight two enthusiastic first-year apprentice radiographers from the university who have already become passionate advocates for their profession,” said a university spokesperson. The event not […]

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Royal Derby Hospital upgrades its primary interventional room with Philips equipment

Royal Derby Hospital first welcomed patients to its state-of-the-art hybrid theatre in late 2022. Philips provided an Azurion FlexArm system for the project, which supports the hospital in treating patients using complex vascular procedures. Interventional radiology and fluoroscopy superintendent radiographer Sarah Barker said: “This hybrid suite has been a real asset to us; it has allowed us to […]

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Anubix aims to remove stigma of post-mortem imaging through dedicated clinic and training

Anubix is aiming to provide innovative, compassionate and expert-led post-mortem services. The company says its mission is to ensure that post-mortem imaging is accessible, equitable and supportive for families and professionals. Its multi- disciplinary team includes experts in radiology, pathology, forensic science, AI development and bereavement care. According to consultant radiologist Dr Natasha Davendralingam and consultant […]

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BIR team celebrates World Radiography Day at annual congress in London

The British Institute of Radiology’s (BIR) annual congress has become a tradition at this time of year and it says that this year’s event on November 7-8 brought together professionals from diverse roles, with insightful talks and discussions that highlighted the ongoing advances in imaging and oncology. The two-day conference in London, titled Optimising Multidisciplinary Care […]

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Birmingham boosts interventional efficiency with image-guided therapy systems upgrade

Staff and patients are benefiting from cutting-edge technology at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust where an average of 10,000 interventional procedures are performed within the general interventional suites. The Heartlands Treatment Centre opened in January 2023 and features several Philips systems, including two Azurion image-guided therapy systems with FlexArm. Following the service improvements seen at Heartlands […]

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Canon commits to tackling sonographer burnout through education and support

Canon Medical is showcasing the Aplio i-series at BMUS, alongside the brand new Aplio me, a system designed to improve clinical workflows, boost diagnostic productivity and enhance the sonographer experience. Canon Medical will also be joined by clinical psychologist Dr Judith Johnson to discuss the topic of sonographer burnout and psychological wellbeing in healthcare. BMUS delegates will get to see […]

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Atlas Diagnostics launches education academy to meet the growing demand for radiology training opportunities

The demand for radiology in the UK has been increasing steadily due to a combination of factors, including the aging population, which results in a higher need for diagnostic imaging for conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal disorders. Additionally, advances in medical technology, such as improvements in MRI and CT imaging, have expanded […]

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Self-service kiosks enable departments to save time and money

EasyPay Network offers self-service kiosks that do not just make transactions easier, they also free up time. “No more overwhelmed staff, no more convoluted payment processes – patients are able to settle their dues in seconds,” the company says. With EasyPay, medical teams are able to reclaim lost minutes and lost money. In healthcare, efficiency is […]

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