safety

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 […]

Professor of MRI physics Martin Graves from the University of Cambridge’s department of radiology will present at the MRI Safety Update and Innovations Day organised by MRI Safety Matters and taking place at the Royal College of Physicians, London, on October 31. Professor Graves, who is also an honorary consultant clinical scientist at Cambridge University […]

The MRI Safety Update and Innovations Day 2026, organised by MRI Safety Matters, takes place at the Royal College of Physicians, London, on October 31. Among the presenters are retired American MRI technologist and S&S System Designs co-founder Shari Railton, whose virtual presentation will describe how a tragic work incident shaped her view on MRI […]

MRI Safety Matters is set to host its hybrid MRI Safety Update and Innovations Day on October 31 at the Royal College of Physicians of London. The event will bring together MRI radiographers, radiologists, physicists and industry partners for a day of expert insight, practical learning and discussion. The programme will explore a wide range […]

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N) has implemented an advanced radiation dose management system that ensures imaging of patients adheres to the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principals, lowering radiation exposure without compromising the quality of their diagnosis.  The technology, DoseMonitor is connected to the hospital’s imaging equipment and automatically captures information on the […]

Industry support played a central role in bringing Dr Emanuel Kanal’s European MRMD/MRSO course back to London recently, highlighting the importance of collaboration in promoting MRI safety education. MRI Safety Matters hosted the course in the UK for the sixth time. Founder Barbara Nugent said: “Support from our sponsors is so important. It enables us […]

MRI professionals from across the UK and beyond gathered in London from June 1-3 for Dr Emanuel Kanal’s 6th European MRMD/MRSO Course, hosted by MRI Safety Matters. The three-day event brought together MRI professionals and industry partners for an intense programme focused on MRI safety, risk assessment, and clinical decision making. Widely regarded as one […]

Strong industry support is playing a central role in bringing Dr Emanuel Kanal’s European MRMD/MRSO course back to London on June 1-3, highlighting the importance of collaboration in promoting MRI safety education. MRI Safety Matters is hosting the popular safety course again, bringing together MRI professionals from across the UK and internationally to learn from […]