COVID-19

Siemens Healthineers has launched a rapid antigen test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in the UK and other CE countries. The Clinitest Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test is a point-of-care cassette test that does not require laboratory instruments…
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Medical equipment service provider Althea and its majority shareholder have announced the commitment of over £100,000 in charitable donations to support the COVID-19 relief efforts of four NHS charities. The donations will provide aid to…
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The roll out of Canon Medical CT Scan Units as part of NHS England’s COVID-19 recovery plan continues, with the delivery of a facility to Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It will increase the number of scans carried out in the…
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has successfully managed its CT imaging backlog during COVID-19 with the help of a Canon Medical relocatable unit with Aquilion Prime SP CT. It was installed as part of winter 2019/20 contingency…
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A survey commissioned by Fujifilm to assess its service response during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the good levels of support the company has provided to customers throughout. In response to the question: “During the COVID-19…
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Date: Thursday, November 12, 2020 Time: 6.30pm Online registration Dr Sam Hare, consultant chest radiologist at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and NHS England national specialty adviser for imaging. The COVID-19 pandemic…
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Improving the experience of patients should be at the heart of work to increase capacity in radiology services within the constraints of COVID-19, according to a new national report on the specialty from the Getting It Right First Time…
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An image of a radiographer after a 12-hour night shift at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, has been chosen as one of 100 photographs representing the UK during lockdown. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust superintendent…
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North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has received the first CT container solution from Siemens Healthineers, which will provide a separate environment for the scanning of non-COVID-19 related examinations. With chest CT scans…
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Rothband has introduced protection products that include splash visors, reception screens, waterproof gowns and a comprehensive portfolio of PPE solutions for a range of healthcare needs. Senior machinist Wendy Dewhurst said: “Rothband…
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