AAA

Royal Philips has introduced the Philips Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Model, said to provide a more patient-friendly solution compared to the current standard of care for managing AAA patients. Based on 3D ultrasound, Philips AAA Model delivers accurate diagnostic information without exposing patients to high doses of radiation and nephrotoxic contrast agents. Typically, AAAs are […]

Advanced Accelerator Applications (AAA) has become a corporate member of The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) and a platinum sponsor. BIR corporate members collaborate in developing educational events and publishing activities. AAA develops targeted radioligand therapies and precision imaging radioligands for oncology. General manager Jeevan Virk said: “As pioneers in the use of radioisotopes for […]

Members of the AAA team with an Esaote MyLab Alpha and portable stand. The North Yorkshire and Humber NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has taken delivery of two Esaote MyLab Alpha portable ultrasound machines.  They will be used to perform quick scans on around 9,500 […]

AAA programme manager Cathy Schorah. Hereford and Worcester Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme has taken delivery of four Esaote MyLab Alpha portable ultrasound machines. Programme manager Cathy Schorah said: “It is vital that we provide a safe and accurate service now and into the future.  My team and I have been impressed by the help […]