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Breast imaging services across the UK are facing unprecedented demand. Rising referral volumes, increasing diagnostic complexity and ongoing workforce pressures are driving the need for innovative approaches that can deliver accurate diagnoses while supporting more efficient patient pathways. As breast services seek solutions that improve both clinical confidence and patient experience, contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) and […]

The nuclear medicine department at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) has received a new Hologic Horizon A DXA scanner, marking another milestone in its long-standing relationship with Hologic DXA and Vertec Scientific. The transition to the new system was completed efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical services and patient care. Prior experience […]

Hospital Services Limited (HSL) has installed a Hologic Trident HD specimen radiography system at Mater Hospital, Belfast. The Trident HD provides high resolution imaging of breast biopsy and excision specimens directly within the procedure room, enabling rapid and accurate specimen assessment. This advanced technology supports clinical teams by streamlining workflow and helping to optimise patient […]

At the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, the nuclear medicine physics department continues to enhance its bone densitometry provision with the replacement of a second Hologic Horizon DXA scanner, further strengthening an already well established and expanding DXA service. The scanner is located within a refurbished, purpose-designed scanning room, created to optimise the patient […]

Vertec Scientific will be showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of products and services designed to support safe, efficient and high quality medical imaging and radiotherapy across the UK. “We would love to discuss how our wide range of innovative products can enhance busy clinical practices, from point-of-care imaging with the Smart-C mini C-arm from Turner Imaging […]

Spire Little Aston Hospital in Birmingham has introduced a Hologic mammography machine, said to be the only one of its kind in Spire Healthcare hospitals across the UK. The Brevera breast biopsy unit streamlines the process, reducing time under compression. It integrates vacuum-assisted sampling and instant specimen imaging within the same device, allowing the user […]

This year Hologic will showcase new technologies for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. These include AI-powered solutions such as Genius AI Detection (GAID), with enhanced detection and decision-making capabilities, and 3DQuorum, which leverages Genius AI technology to streamline 3D mammography workflows by producing 6mm SmartSlices, and is said to reduce reading time […]

On Vertec Scientific’s stand this year managing director Kate O’Reilly will be accompanied by senior sales specialist responsible for Terason ultrasound systems, Ashland dosimetry systems and the CalMed insufflator system Gavin Adcock; technical sales specialist responsible for Hologic’s DXA Simon Champion; sales specialist responsible for Meicen radiotherapy treatment alignment and immobilisation devices Josh Garroway; and […]