biopsy

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is nearly doubling biopsy capacity in lung cancer diagnostics with a bespoke, end-to-end modular lung biopsy unit, powered by Siemens Healthineers technology. Developed at Wythenshawe Hospital to meet rising demand and support earlier detection across Greater Manchester, the service integrates a purpose-built imaging and recovery space with interventional biopsy facilities. […]

Hospital Services Limited (HSL) has installed a Hologic Trident HD specimen radiography system at Mater Hospital, Belfast. The Trident HD provides high resolution imaging of breast biopsy and excision specimens directly within the procedure room, enabling rapid and accurate specimen assessment. This advanced technology supports clinical teams by streamlining workflow and helping to optimise patient […]

Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar, Ireland, has introduced the Esaote MyLab E80 ultrasound system with UroFusion technology to its urology service. The platform will be used by consultant urologist Mr Asadullah Aslam to perform targeted prostate biopsies. The MyLab E80 is designed to deliver exceptional image quality, advanced processing and a user-friendly workflow. Combined […]

AI could be approximately twice as accurate as a biopsy at grading the aggressiveness of some sarcomas, according to research from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London. Results from the study published in The Lancet Oncology suggest that a new AI algorithm could help tailor the treatment […]

The University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol has secured funding from NHS England for a project to develop sonographer skills to enable them to expand and advance their field of practice. Sonographers in the UK are developing their clinical skills in interventional procedures in order to alleviate long patient waiting lists. To facilitate […]

The University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol has secured funding from NHS England for a project to further develop sonographers’ skills and enable them to expand and advance their field of practice. Sonographers in the UK are developing their clinical skills in interventional procedures in order to help alleviate long patient waiting lists. […]

The TrueView Core 100 Pro specimen radiography system core (SRS) uses advanced radiography and automated software to precisely identify tumour lesions in resected or biopsied breast tissue. Fast and accurate complete removal of the breast tumour greatly improves patient outcomes. With AI enhanced voice control and gesture sensing, there is no need to remove gloves for […]

An exploratory MSc research project has led to advanced practitioner radiographers at East Lancashire Breast Unit delivering biopsy results to breast screening patients, a role traditionally undertaken by consultant breast radiologists. The research highlighted challenges and important enabling factors, while establishing that extension to the role is very much within the radiography scope of practice. […]