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Submitted by Dr Nick Screaton, BIR president. Having practised radiology for 30 years, I have witnessed significant changes in our field, from evolving workflows to groundbreaking advancements that have made imaging an increasingly attractive career choice for young professionals. Our Young Professionals and Trainees Special Interest Group (YPAT SIG) is a dynamic community of talented […]

In February, ulrich medical launched its Red Dot Design Award-winning Contrast Booster breathing control device. The device is designed to help patients perform the Müller manoeuvre, a breathing technique for pulmonary CT scans. According to the company, an independent study shows that during pulmonary embolism CTs (PECT) the technique increases the contrast media density in […]

Medica has rebranded JCA Seminars as Educate by Medica. Following Medica’s acquisition of JCA Seminars in 2023, it undertook an in-depth evaluation to refine and enhance its educational offering. Educate by Medica will offer a renewed focus on inspired learning, expanded courses and formats, enhanced resources and new NHS in-house training. In 2025, 70 courses […]

AXREM has championed women in the medical imaging industry during International Women’s Day for the last few years, and this year the association hosted an event at The Florence Nightingale Museum at St Thomas’ Hospital, London. More than 60 female industry opinion leaders and key stakeholders enjoyed a programme of speakers including an actor as […]

The Queen Square Imaging Centre in London has achieved remarkable success in treating patients with essential tremor and tremor dominant Parkinson’s disease using MR-guided focused ultrasound. The innovative approach has proven to be exceptionally effective, surpassing even the most hopeful initial expectations. Potentially the treatment possibilities inherent in the method extend well beyond tremor, suggesting […]

RTsafe, a medical technology company focused on improving the safety and accuracy of radiotherapy, has signed an exclusive agreement for Oncology Systems Limited (OSL) to distribute its products and services in the UK and Ireland. OSL science and innovation lead Rob Julian said: “OSL is delighted to partner with RTsafe, whose fully customisable anthropomorphic phantoms […]

Advanced MRI superintendent at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) Jay Patel has found contrast administration is greatly improved since receiving training on ulrich medical injector pumps supplied by Synapse Medical. “I can now operate them with ease, significantly improving our contrast administration process. The pumps streamline workflow by reducing consumable use, only […]

The Fujifilm Healthcare Forum was launched last year at The Brewery in London. Designed to unite professionals from across the healthcare sector, the forum provided a platform for thought-provoking discussions, insightful debates and networking opportunities. The idea stemmed from a conversation with one of Fujifilm’s key partners, who highlighted the importance of seeking input from […]