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Healthcare professionals working with x-ray guided procedures face an invisible yet serious occupational hazard – long-term exposure to low-level radiation. Despite strict protocols and shielding, studies show cumulative exposure can increase risks of cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, cognitive decline and even certain cancers. This is where RADPAD protection drapes, supplied by APC Cardiovascular, can make […]

A DMS Stratos DR scanner has been installed at Ellesmere Port Hospital, part of the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It will provide high resolution DXA imaging, being used primarily for the assessment of bone mineral density and the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. Distributor Medray Group oversaw […]

A major milestone in one of the world’s most ambitious medical research initiatives has been reached: more than 100,000 participants have now undergone whole body MRI scans for UK Biobank. It marks a pivotal moment in the long-term collaboration with Siemens Healthineers, whose 1.5T and 3.0T MRI systems are used for imaging in a project […]

Venturi Cardiology is aiming to set a new standard in cardiac care with its one-stop-shop approach. The consultant-led clinic based in Warrington brings together advanced imaging, diagnostic testing and personalised treatment plans under one roof, making it possible for patients to be assessed and given an action plan in a single visit. Not only does […]

Envirotect is celebrating its 25th anniversary, coinciding with the launch of a redesigned website and relocation to larger facilities. The company was established in 2000 by Niven Smith, whose initial vision was straightforward: to provide cost-effective radiation shielding products and build a team of talentedindividuals, supporting their development while achieving monthly targets. Further accomplishments since […]

The Professional Alliance of Indian Radiographers (PAIR), a special interest group of The Society of Radiographers (SoR), was established last year with a mission to support internationally-educated radiographers across the UK. Since then, PAIR has become a visible voice for radiographers from diverse backgrounds. Through its ‘Resonate with PAIR’ webinar series and active social media […]

Provider of AI-driven imaging referral optimisation solutions xWave Technologies has become a member of AXREM. The partnership underscores xWave’s commitment to enhancing imaging appropriateness, improving diagnostic effciency and supporting evidence-based healthcare policies. As an AXREM member, the company will collaborate with industry leaders, NHS stakeholders and healthcare providers to support innovation in referral pathways. “Joining […]

The challenge: a data bottleneck in AI development National Imaging Academy Wales (NIAW) is a hub for training, innovation and research, facilitating increased radiologist training capacity and supporting training of clinicians for NHS Wales in many aspects of diagnostic imaging. The imaging academy has had an increasing role in AI developments since opening in 2018, […]