The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust has improved access to cardiac care across the region with the introduction of the first Somatom Pro.Pulse CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers in the UK. The decision to install the Somatom Pro.Pulse was driven by the need to improve cardiac services in the community. Previously, patients requiring cardiac imaging […]
Read MoreProbo Medical has completed another complex diagnostic imaging deinstallation project, removing a Siemens Healthiners Artis cath lab system from a hospital facility. The process began with Probo Medical’s certified engineers powering down the system and disconnecting electrical, network and radiation components. Following OEM protocols, the team then dismantled the ceiling-mounted C-arm, patient table and flat […]
Read MoreAt this year’s meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology in San Francisco, California, Siemens Healthineers showcased its photon-counting CT scanner for use in radiation therapy (RT) imaging. The Naeotom Alpha.Prime for RT is equipped with a novel cadmium telluride crystal detector that adds a wealth of clinically relevant information and improves image resolution […]
Read MoreSiemens Healthineers will be showcasing the Acuson ultrasound portfolio, designed to enhance diagnostic confidence, streamline workflows and improve patient access. The portfolio leverages AI for improved workflow and efficiency to enhance clinical performance, with further developments in breast and MSK imaging to reduce false negatives. Delegates will have the opportunity to see the complete portfolio, […]
Read MoreLiver disease is increasingly common in Western societies. People with existing health conditions are at greater risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and up to 30 per cent may progress to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, potentially leading to liver failure. Regular liver assessments are recommended for at-risk individuals. Advanced practice sonographer Sadie Ridley at […]
Read MoreThe University of Cambridge will be the next site to install a total body PET scanner, further expanding the National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP) network. It is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. The scanner will be located at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and has been funded through a £5.5m investment from the UKRI […]
Read MoreA major milestone in one of the world’s most ambitious medical research initiatives has been reached: more than 100,000 participants have now undergone whole body MRI scans for UK Biobank. It marks a pivotal moment in the long-term collaboration with Siemens Healthineers, whose 1.5T and 3.0T MRI systems are used for imaging in a project […]
Read MoreBenenden Hospital, an independent hospital near Cranbrook in Kent, has opened its newly refurbished MRI suite, equipped with a £1 million MRI scanner. To celebrate the installation an official ribbon cutting ceremony took place in July, bringing together the hospital’s imaging team, community partners, the project management team and hospital leadership. The ribbon was cut […]
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