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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 […]

Ramsay Health Care UK and FUJIFILM Healthcare UK have built a strong partnership and the company’s technology plays an essential role in helping improve patient care and diagnostic accuracy across Ramsay’s hospital network. FUJIFILM’s FDR Visionary Suite has undergone a major update, and this improved model has been installed in The Yorkshire Clinic, Bingley, part […]

Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has officially opened the new global headquarters of Royal Philips in Amsterdam, in a ceremony that also showcased a range of health technology innovations. It was attended by healthcare leaders, policymakers and employees. Royal Philips CEO Roy Jakobs said: “Healthcare systems everywhere face growing pressure, from rising demand […]

Radiology departments across the NHS continue to face growing demand, workforce pressures and increasingly complex reporting requirements. Health technology company Magentus says that meeting these challenges requires digital systems that connect teams, reduce duplication and make it easier for clinicians to focus on patient care. The next major release of the company’s radiology information system, […]

Tweed Podiatry, based in Kelso, Scotland, has upgraded its ultrasound imaging capabilities with the installation of the MyLab C25 system. The practice, led by Robert McCririck, has been an Esaote customer for more than five years and chose to upgrade from the previous Omega model to deliver higher quality imaging for patient diagnostics and clinical […]

MIS Healthcare and PACSHealth have agreed a strategic partnership that will bring PACSHealth’s medical imaging analytics software suite to hospitals and imaging departments across the UK. MIS Healthcare, a distributor of cutting-edge medical imaging solutions, works with leading manufacturers to deliver high quality diagnostic equipment and service support. PACSHealth offers a comprehensive suite of solutions […]