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NHS trusts that are not meeting their targets for diagnosing patients should not be allowed to introduce recruitment freezes, according to a consortium of ultrasound professionals. They point out that sonography is used not only in antenatal medicine, it is also a cornerstone of cancer diagnosis. AXREM, The British Institute of Radiology, The British Medical […]

In January, the fully evidence-based Artificial Intelligence for Radiographers textbook was published by Springer. Its lead editors are all radiographers – Professors Christina Malamateniou, Karen Knapp, Maryann Hardy and Aarthi Ramlaul – but the book’s more than 100 contributors come from across learned societies and professional backgrounds including radiology, radiography, medical physics, data science, business, […]

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is the oldest radiological society in the world. Its origins date back to April 2, 1897, when the first meeting was held to establish The X-ray Society. It may be 129 years old but the BIR remains forward-thinking and innovative, continually adapting to the evolving environments in which our […]

Manipal Hospitals, an Indian integrated healthcare provider, has adopted Harrison.ai’s chest x-ray (CXR) and reporting solutions for its radiology practice. With more than 12,600 beds and locations in 24 cities across India, Manipal Hospitals has 34,000 employees serving close to eight million patients annually. The deployment of Harrison.ai radiology AI solutions will assist radiologists by […]

While the NHS 10-Year Health Plan recognises AI as fundamental to healthcare transformation, diagnostic service provider Medica says most trusts lack the funding, expertise and governance infrastructure to implement it safely. Medica has focused on solving these challenges by redesigning clinical workflows, processes and systems that it says allow AI to deliver meaningful impact. Led […]

Submitted by Dr Janette Smith, consultant gynaecology radiologist, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. With the changes in demographics for cancer in women and the increasing rates of cancers found in females, The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is planning an event to focus on women’s health. I think we have all noticed the worrying […]

Guests at The British Institute of Radiology’s (BIR) biennial boat party enjoyed a trip along the River Thames in September, taking in the iconic sights of London, during a fun and informal evening aimed at bringing the community together. First held in 2015, the event aims to celebrate the BIR’s achievements and is an opportunity […]

The BIR/HLH Lung Cancer Screening Study Day marked a pivotal moment for the lung cancer screening (LCS) community, bringing together 240 delegates from across the UK for a high-impact, in-person forum focused on advancing best practice in LCS delivery. Hosted by The HLH Imaging Group (HLH) in association with the British Institute of Radiology (BIR), […]