interventional radiology

For surgeons and clinicians seeking uncompromising image quality in extremity imaging, the Orthoscan range of mini C-arms have proved to be a popular choice, according to Xograph Healthcare, the exclusive representative in the UK and Ireland. Orthoscan’s mini C-arms are designed to offer image clarity, intuitive operation and innovative features that support adult and paediatric […]

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, has installed a Philips Azurion 7 ceiling-mounted M20 interventional radiology (IR) system, following funding from The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the legacy of Dame Deborah James. Dame Deborah, known on social media as ‘Bowelbabe,’ was treated at The Royal Marsden for incurable bowel cancer and IR played […]

A global community education platform dedicated to advancing the field of interventional radiology and image-guided surgery has launched. Named in honour of Dr Charles Dotter, a pioneering figure in angioplasty and modern interventional radiology, the app reflects his legacy of innovation and accessibility in medical education. Dottir brings together curated and user-submitted content including real […]

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has become the first site in the UK to install a fully integrated imaging platform, combining the breakthrough Naeotom Alpha photon-counting CT system from Siemens Healthineers with laser guided intervention software – two advanced technologies featuring a new type of high-resolution imaging with rapid acquisition times. Funded by the […]

Royal Philips has introduced the VeriSight Pro 3D Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) catheter in Europe. Building on success in the USA, VeriSight Pro brings real-time 3D imaging directly inside the heart, without the need for general anaesthesia. Designed for procedures such as transcatheter valve repair and left atrial appendage closure, VeriSight Pro offers high resolution 2D […]

Professor Mo Hamady and Dr Raghu Lakshminarayan launched the first VITALS (Vascular Innovation and Technology Advanced Learning Symposium) on March 24-25, at Sopwell House in St Albans. The programme chairs, supported by the British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR) vascular special interest committee, welcomed more than 150 delegates to the residential meeting for two days […]

Philips has partnered with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a cutting-edge interventional radiology suite at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. The suite is equipped with the Philips Azurion 7 system, replacing outdated equipment that had been breaking down. With the new technology in place, clinicians can now perform a full range of routine […]

Available in the UK from Central Medical Supplies (CMS), the Action Products range of pressure relief solutions is designed to help manage positional pain during interventional CT procedures. Positional pain is common in patients who spend long periods on the interventional CT table. Patient complaints centre on the hardness of the table and their position […]