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Since the installation of an Esaote O-scan Premium extremity MRI system at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in 2019, more than 5,000 examinations have been completed, significantly freeing up capacity on the hospital’s main MRI scanners by handling a substantial proportion of knee, ankle, foot, elbow, wrist and scaphoid scans. Now the hospital is planning to update the system. “In […]
Read MoreThe Fundamental Skills in MRI course, organised by Imaging Innovated, teaches important principles of MRI, focusing on clinical scenario-based learning to support application of theory to clinical practice, improving fundamental clinical skills in MRI. The use of a Corsmed Simulator as an integral part of the course enables the parameters for any image to be altered […]
Read MoreDr Simon Jackson has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by outgoing British Institute of Radiology (BIR) president Professor Stephen Keevil, as a mark of his special contributions to the BIR. The medal was presented at the inauguration event of new president Dr Nicholas Screaton. Dr Jackson recently retired as vice president for education. He is also […]
Read MoreTwo first-year apprentice radiographers from the University of Exeter have been spreading awareness of their roles and the skills required to excel. “As we mark World Radiography Day, it is inspiring to spotlight two enthusiastic first-year apprentice radiographers from the university who have already become passionate advocates for their profession,” said a university spokesperson. The event not […]
Read MoreRoyal Derby Hospital first welcomed patients to its state-of-the-art hybrid theatre in late 2022. Philips provided an Azurion FlexArm system for the project, which supports the hospital in treating patients using complex vascular procedures. Interventional radiology and fluoroscopy superintendent radiographer Sarah Barker said: “This hybrid suite has been a real asset to us; it has allowed us to […]
Read MoreAnubix is aiming to provide innovative, compassionate and expert-led post-mortem services. The company says its mission is to ensure that post-mortem imaging is accessible, equitable and supportive for families and professionals. Its multi- disciplinary team includes experts in radiology, pathology, forensic science, AI development and bereavement care. According to consultant radiologist Dr Natasha Davendralingam and consultant […]
Read MoreThe British Institute of Radiology’s (BIR) annual congress has become a tradition at this time of year and it says that this year’s event on November 7-8 brought together professionals from diverse roles, with insightful talks and discussions that highlighted the ongoing advances in imaging and oncology. The two-day conference in London, titled Optimising Multidisciplinary Care […]
Read MoreStaff and patients are benefiting from cutting-edge technology at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust where an average of 10,000 interventional procedures are performed within the general interventional suites. The Heartlands Treatment Centre opened in January 2023 and features several Philips systems, including two Azurion image-guided therapy systems with FlexArm. Following the service improvements seen at Heartlands […]
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