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The Royal Lancaster Infirmary has added a portable ultrasound system to the medical imaging capabilities at Westmorland General Hospital and Furness General Hospital. Through the utilisation of charitable funds, the infirmary has acquired a MyLab Omega ExP from Esaote, which will be utilised across all three hospitals. Recognising the importance of seamless healthcare delivery and […]

Everlight Radiology, a leading provider of teleradiology services, has been recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence by receiving the Diagnostics Provider of the Year award at the prestigious 2024 HealthInvestor Awards. The HealthInvestor Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the healthcare sector. Everlight impressed the judges with their unique ‘round the world’ model, […]

The VELA Mammography Chair has been designed in accordance with the latest guidelines from Public Health England. Following research by Dr Iram Shabana from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the chair is designed to address the issue of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) that can affect mammographers. Traditional mammography set-ups can require practitioners to assume uncomfortable […]

This year the BIR Annual Congress takes place on November 7-8 at the IET London: Savoy Place and promises an impressive line-up of speakers and topics with the overarching theme of “Optimising multidisciplinary patient care”. The scientific content will be delivered in three exciting streams offering a comprehensive programme. Highlights include sessions on artificial intelligence, […]

Shielding company Envirotect recently completed the installation of two copper RF shielded cages in Welbeck Street in London’s West End, a location with a rich history in the medical field. The project required meticulous planning to ensure minimal disruption to neighbouring businesses. All deliveries needed to be carefully timed and materials were unloaded by hand […]

Royal Oldham Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, has upgraded its interventional radiology equipment, becoming the first in the UK to install the Artis icono ceiling from Siemens Healthineers. The new equipment allows Royal Oldham Hospital to expand its existing services to provide procedures not previously available at the hospital, while […]

The UK team at Agfa Radiology Solutions has again strengthened its sales force with two new appointments. “Back in April this year, Zelicia Malan took over as our new key account manager for the south-west region of England, and Sally Cope as the new KAM for east and north London,” explained sales director Europe north […]

Warwickshire County Cricket Club players are set to benefit from cutting-edge clinical support after it agreed a commercial partnership with The Priory Hospital, which is part of Circle Health Group in Birmingham. The hospital has signed a three-year agreement to become the official private hospital partner of the club, known as the Bears, at Edgbaston. […]