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Nuffield Health Woking Hospital has successfully performed 100 robot-assisted surgeries using the Mako robot. The 100th surgery was a total knee replacement, which took place in November 2024. Manufactured by Stryker, the Mako robot uses a robotic arm to remove damaged bone and cartilage and supports the precise positioning of a new hip or knee implant. […]

The installation and clinical launch of the first NRT Intelli-C hybrid fluoroscopy suite in NHS England has taken place, according to distributor Hospital Services Limited (HSL). “The hybrid technology enhances the trust’s capacity to deliver high quality patient care, redefining workflows and improving outcomes,” the company says. With clinical applications training complete, the site’s dedicated team is […]

A strategic partnership between deepc, the AI Centre for Value-Based Healthcare (AI4VBH), King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, aims to accelerate the adoption and deployment of radiology AI in the NHS. Formed as a collaboration between King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’ along with a consortium of NHS trusts, universities […]

Oncology Systems Limited (OSL) is to distribute Heltschl GmbH’s low level laser therapy products in the UK and Ireland. Formed in 1994, Heltschl is a leading supplier of laser therapy devices in Austria and neighbouring countries. Low level laser therapy can be used in almost all areas of medicine, including oncology and radiation therapy, neurology and veterinary medicine. […]

Nuffield Health’s Brentwood Hospital has installed the 1.5T 70cm wide bore Signa Voyager MRI system from GE HealthCare, equipped with RF coils and AI software. This technology will allow the hospital to increase appointments for NHS and private patients, as well as deliver superior image quality to support faster diagnostics and treatment for patients. The Signa Voyager […]

Submitted by Dr Amrita Kumar, Dr Nick Screaton and Dr Gerald Lip, The British Institute of Radiology. The British Institute of Radiology (BIR), a leading organisation in advancing imaging and radiation science, recognises the urgent need to address workforce shortages and escalating imaging demands across the UK and globally. This challenge necessitates innovative, multidisciplinary approaches. AI offers […]

Erasmus Medical Centre (MC), Rotterdam, the Netherlands, has extended its long-term collaboration with Qure.ai, commencing a study that aims to detect and follow up incidental pulmonary nodules using AI and digital healthcare coordination tools. Chest x-ray AI solution qXR has been integrated into Erasmus MC’s existing radiology workflow. It automatically reviews patient chest x-rays requested from multiple […]

The prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster, London, will this year host Kanal’s 5th European MRMD/MRSO course. Organised by MRI Safety Matters, this internationally respected course offers MRI professionals from around the world a unique opportunity to master MRI safety under the guidance of Dr Emanuel Kanal, one of the most highly regarded MRI educators […]