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For private medical practice Knightsbridge Doctors in London, the DX-D 300 from Agfa Radiology Solutions delivers quality, efficiency and comfort, while fitting neatly into the small x-ray room. Imaging, especially x-ray, is central to the services Knightsbridge Doctors delivers to its patients. As Raymond Bernard Cruz, lead radiographer, explains: “One of our key services is […]

Wardray Premise has launched a new MRI adjustable height patient trolley, with a special offer available until the end of March. The MR5502 features improvements over Wardray’s current patient trolley for MRI facilities, the MR5501. Its weight capacity is increased to 300kg to accommodate a range of patients. Twin wheeled castors and adjustable push handles […]

AXREM is celebrating after admitting the association’s 50th member. The association has been through a complete transformation over the last four years under Edgington’s leadership, and membership has grown by 200 per cent, currently achieving complete retention in membership. Upon admitting the 50th member, Edgington said: “When I joined AXREM I could never have dreamt […]

A novel 3D-printed device that could replace the need for drug and chemical safety testing on animals has received new funding. Invented at the University of Edinburgh, the plastic ‘body-on-chip’ device mimics how a drug moves through the body’s organs, using PET imaging to validate its journey. The team behind it has received £260,000 from […]

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Victoria Atkins has officially opened a community diagnostic centre during a visit to Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW). The West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre is near Maidstone Hospital and will enable thousands more patients to get faster access to tests including x-rays, CT, MRI, DXA […]

The team at the MRI department at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, are delighted to have recently installed the GE HealthCare Signa Artist 1.5T system into their department. The Signa Artist AIR, is designed with AI in its genes to maximize productivity and workflow while delivering extraordinary clinical potential and exceptional patient comfort. Through enhanced AIR technology, […]

Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, has installed a Canon Aquilion One Prism Edition CT system and a Carestream DRX Evolution Plus x-ray room in its redesigned emergency radiology suite. “Having a CT, x-ray machine and reporting room located in the emergency department has significantly improved the radiology service,” commented RSM 3 Laura Gannon. “Patients have less […]

Requests for RF door maintenance packages are increasing, according to Envirotect. “It is recommended to have a preventative maintenance package in place for scanner rooms to minimise risks and extend the life of the RF door,” the company says. Annual inspections consist of a full examination of the door including repair or replacement of loose […]