COVID-19

Fujifilm launches COVID-19 antigen test

Fujifilm has developed a sensitive and rapid COVID-19 antigen test kit using its proprietary silver amplification immunochromatography (or lateral flow) method. This technology, used in the photo-developing process, enhances the sensitivity of test results by detecting the virus at an early stage and with relatively low levels of viral load. Fujifilm says the sensitivity of […]

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RRT grant set to help neuroradiology team research COVID-19 biomarker

The Radiological Research Trust (RRT) has awarded a grant to enable research into the use of neuroradiology techniques in COVID-19 diagnosis. In September last year, a team led by Dr Tom Booth, senior lecturer in neuroradiology and consultant at King’s College London and neuroradiologist at King’s College Hospital (KCH), identified a biomarker that could identify […]

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Central London location presents challenges for RF cage installation

Envirotect has overcome a series of challenges during the installation of four radiofrequency cages at a central London location, where deliveries had to be carefully timed to ensure minimal disruption to the adjacent hospital and surrounding businesses. Planning was essential since all materials had to be unloaded by hand and moved through the hospital. Prearranged […]

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Imaging charity maintains service with COVID-19 testing

Medical imaging charity Cobalt Health has introduced Clinitest Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests to enhance the safety of patients and staff and aid continuity of service. Distributed by Siemens Healthineers, the point-of-care cassette test allows samples to be collected easily from the front of the nose and delivers results in 15 minutes. “Cobalt Health wanted to […]

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Resourceful radiology department repurposes orientation markers during pandemic

Staff in the radiology department at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, have repurposed disposable orientation markers from Beekley in order to identify COVID-19 patients and enhance cross-contamination protocols. Supplied by Oncology Imaging Systems, the single use, self-adhesive right and left markers offer a hygienic way to communicate anatomical orientation on x-rays. Superintendent radiographer Alex Wallace […]

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