interventional radiology

Ask anyone who has worked in theatre or a cath lab when their lead apron was last cleaned and you’ll often get a shrug. Aprons, vests and thyroid collars hang on a shared rack, go on and off several people in a shift, and sit inches from the sterile field. They can’t go in the […]

Royal Philips has introduced Philips SmartIQ, a coronary imaging technology for its Azurion image-guided therapy. Developed in collaboration with leading cardiovascular centres, SmartIQ is designed to address the trade-off between image quality and radiation exposure for patients and clinical staff. For coronary procedures, a new ultra low dose protocol reduces x-ray radiation dose by more […]

MIS Healthcare has entered a partnership with DRTECH, a manufacturer of advanced digital radiography systems. Through this agreement, MIS Healthcare will exclusively supply and support the company’s C-arms across the UK and Ireland, including the Extron 5 and Extron 7. MIS Healthcare CEO Mark O’Herlihy said: “DRTECH has developed an excellent reputation globally for delivering […]

In 2004, survival after oesophageal stent placement in the UK was around three months. Advances in oncological and palliative therapies have since extended survival two-to-three-fold, with five-year survival for oesophageal cancer in England approaching 20% in 2023. As a result, stents remain in situ for longer, and failure occurs more often. In this changing landscape, […]

Siemens Healthineers has debuted its Magnetom Free.XL, a 0.55T MRI scanner intended to serve as the key element in a new integrated interventional MRI (iMRI) Suite. “Our goal is to elevate health globally by supporting healthcare providers in efficiently delivering high quality, patient-centred care,” said Siemens Healthineers GB and Ireland business head of MR Alistair […]

Nuffield Health and GE HealthCare have launched a major new diagnostic hub at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital in Oxford. Equipped with the latest generation of technology from GE HealthCare, the hub features the latest AI-enabled imaging systems. With the hospital offering services to NHS and private patients, people from across the region will benefit […]

The Philips-coordinated SHERPA research consortium has initiated seven clinical studies to demonstrate the benefits of AI and robotics-assisted workflows in minimally invasive treatments for brain aneurysms and liver tumours. Staff shortages, coupled with the complex nature of the work, place significant pressure on interventional radiologists and interventional neuroradiologists. The SHERPA consortium aims to validate AI-powered […]

Allia Moveo has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and CE marking, bringing advanced mobility and precision to GE HealthCare’s interventional suite. The latest Allia platform assists clinicians in a range of cardiovascular, vascular, non-vascular, interventional and surgical procedures. The compact, cable-free C-arm system uses AI-powered guidance tools to help clinicians work […]