genitourinary

Better Medicine, a medical technology company, has launched BMVision Kidney—the first CE-certified AI solution for kidney cancer detection developed under the EU MDR 2017/745 regulation. This software-as-a-medical-device (SaMD) is designed to support radiologists in the detection, classification, and measurement of kidney tumors on contrast-enhanced CT (CE-CT) scans, with the goal of improving early-stage diagnosis and […]

Fujifilm Healthcare Europe has unveiled the Arietta 65 IntuitiveFusion, a compact diagnostic ultrasound system with dedicated prostate fusion imaging to allow stereotactic navigation of targeted prostate biopsies. The Arietta 65 IntuitiveFusion includes high end features in an affordable and accessible solution to meet the needs of a busy and varied urology department. Its fusion technology […]

A Bradford consultant has been helping to introduce percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) to Benin in West Africa, to reduce the need for open surgery in kidney stone patients. Consultant radiologist Dr Harry Bardgett from Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) learned of the plight of these patients in economically developing nations of Africa during a meeting with Eastbourne-based […]

Siemens Healthineers regional sales manager Rob Newcombe, plain film and theatre superintendent Mark Paterson, radiographers Tom Brotherton and Gemma Campbell with core theatre radiographer Katie Watcham. Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, has updated its surgical equipment at the Royal Victoria Infirmary with four Cios […]

Hitachi regional sales manager Tom Dolton, clinical application specialist Annie Dunham and urology nurse practitioner Sue Thompson. Peterborough City Hospital has chosen a Hitachi Hi Vision Noblus for its recent ultrasound upgrade in the urology department.  Urology nurse practitioner Sue Thompson said: “We are delighted with our decision to upgrade our ultrasound machine to the Hitachi […]

Urology nurse specialist Corinne Buckett, CNS uro-oncology Kevin Wardlaw and healthcare support worker Theresa Yule. A Hitachi Arietta V60 ultrasound unit has been selected as system of choice for the upgrade pathway in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary’s urology department.  It was chosen for its wide range of transducers, in particular the ‘through-crystal’ C25P probe for percutaneous nephrolithotomies […]

Toshiba Medical Systems ultrasound account manager Lynn Parkington, ultrasound applications specialist Louise Higgins and renal physician Dr Aimun Ahmed. Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire, has replaced an existing scanner from Toshiba Medical Systems in its renal unit with the company’s Xario 100 ultrasound system. Renal physician Dr Aimun Ahmed said: “We selected the Xario 100 for […]

Endoscopy theatre sister Helen Grady, Toshiba Medical Systems ultrasound applications specialist Paula Connor and nursing assistant Colette Ralston. Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has installed a Toshiba Aplio 300 ultrasound system in the urology department at Halton General Hospital.  The system was supplied with a specialist biplane probe for performing transrectal ultrasound examinations […]