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Submitted by clinical specialist sonographers and course organisers Roxanne Sicklen and Michelle Cartin. The landscape of gynaecological ultrasound is transforming, and at the heart of this change is a renewed focus on education, collaboration and compassionate care. One initiative leading the way is the Advanced Gynaecology Ultrasound Course hosted by King’s College London. Launched in […]

North Kent Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), which opened recently in Dartford, is the first in the UK to install the Ambition S 1.5T MRI with SmartSpeed Precise, next-generation AI-powered MRI acceleration technology from Philips. The system is said to deliver faster scans and higher image quality, improving diagnostic confidence and enabling the centre to perform […]

Magstripe Limited is celebrating 25 years of developing and manufacturing MRI-compatible video systems, supporting patient relaxation and improving workflow efficiency across MRI services in the UK and worldwide. Patient distraction during scans is proven to reduce the need for anxiolytic medication, minimise movement, and improve throughput – benefits that underpin Magstripe’s long-running Relax & View […]

AXREM has released a YouTube video called What is radiotherapy treatment like? A patient journey, created to support patients who are navigating cancer treatment. It features Andy Tudor, who shares his experience of receiving radiotherapy for a second brain tumour, providing a reminder of why understanding and emotional support are essential in every step of […]

The Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC) in Newcastle has reached a significant milestone, treating more than 1,000 prostate cancer patients using an automated radiotherapy planning system that is helping deliver faster and more consistent care. The Varian Edge system enables the team to create radiotherapy treatment plans more efficiently and with greater precision. Normally, […]

Canon Medical Systems and Manchester United’s partnership has been extended by a further three years. continuing a more than decade-long collaboration. Since 2013, Canon Medical has been a key part of daily medical operations at the club’s Carrington Training Complex, providing cardiac, MSK and general sports medicine imaging. The extended partnership will see potential upgrades […]

A new BMUS document, Combined Guidance for the Safe Use of Medical Ultrasound, has been released to provide a single point of reference for operational leads, managers and clinical staff working in ultrasound services. The guidance aims to bring clarity and consistency to a profession that has evolved rapidly, reflecting new routes into sonography and […]

In October, the team at monitor and display company EIZO Limited held a Pink Ribbon Day, raising funds to combat breast cancer. Staff at the Ascot office embraced the day by wearing pink, organising fund-raising activities and sharing information on early cancer detection. The event aligns with the company’s role in providing medical imaging solutions […]