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Letterkenny benefits from specimen radiography system

Consultant histopathologist Dr Hajnalka Gyorffy finds the Faxitron PathVision makes life easier. At Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH), a Faxitron PathVision pathology specimen radiology system, supplied by Daax Limited, is being used to more precisely determine the spread and exact place of tumour in breast cancer resection specimens, especially in cases with in situ ductal carcinomas […]

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Wythenshawe updates specimen systems

With some new equipment are Rachel Hasanj, Allison Kelly and Cathy Hill. The Nightingale Centre and Genesis Prevention Centre at the University Hospital of South Manchester, Wythenshawe, has acquired three Faxitron specimen radiography systems.  Lead radiographer in breast imaging Claire Mercer, who was appointed in 2013, quickly established that both specimen radiography systems in radiology […]

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Breast health campaigner helps open Dowie Suite

Boot Out Breast Cancer charity chair Debbie Dowie opens The Dowie Suite at Thomas Linacre Centre in Wigan. The official opening of The Dowie Suite at Thomas Linacre Centre in Wigan has been performed by Boot Out Breast Cancer chair Debbie Dowie and MP for Leigh Rt Hon Andy Burnham. A Faxitron CoreVision specimen system […]

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Risk of complications during breast biopsy reduced

At Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust with a Faxitron Bioptics CoreVision are senior radiographer Hannah Frutgniet, advanced practitioner radiographer Julie Scudder, senior radiographer Jacquie Taylor, consultant radiologist Dr Annette Jones and breast lead consultant radiologist Dr Sarah McWilliams.     The breast imaging unit at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, has […]

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Daax to offer specimen radiography range

Faxitron Bioptics ceo Bob Dockendorff and Daax sales manager Trevor Mitchell. RSNA was the venue for the signing of a formal agreement between Faxitron Bioptics, manufacturers of digital specimen radiography systems, and Daax Limited.    Daax will distribute products within the UK and Ireland for the newly-formed Faxitron Bioptics company.  Daax was previously UK and […]

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Bioptics saves 10 minutes per patient

Sumana Satkunalingam and superintendent Krista Midwinter with Ian White.   The London Clinic is situated on Harley Street, in the heart of London’s medical community.  Newly-installed in the radiology department is a new Bioptics piXarray digital specimen system.    After consideration of other devices, The London Clinic chose the Bioptics to image its core biopsy […]

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Biopsy system saves time

Trainee mammographer Holly Scotson with superintendent radiographer Carol Barrass and senior radiographer Sheila Hattersley.   The breast screening unit situated in the Chatham Suite at Rotherham General Hospital is making full use of its Bioptics piXarray Digital Specimen System.   While it is cared for and looked after by the breast screening unit, it is […]

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Solihull introduces digital biopsies for mammo

Lead mammographer Karen Sanford, SPR Vanessa Palmer and senior radiographer Loreta Almoguera.   The x-ray department at Solihull Hospital has installed the latest Bioptics digital specimen radiography system.    Lead mammographer Karen Sanford explained: “We wanted to be able to image our core biopsy specimens in a device intended for this purpose.  After considering alternatives, […]

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