First of four NHS sites roll out head CT AI to highlight critical head injury scans. A pioneering new multi-NHS site initiative has gone live, aiming to improve radiology report turnaround times for non-contrast CT head scans by creating prioritised reporting worklists of critical findings. This will allow emergency department (ED) clinicians at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow to make faster decisions about the care, management and discharge of patients with head injuries. The project called ACcEPT (Assess the Clinical Effectiveness in Prioritising CT Heads) commenced at NHS ..read more

AXREM is the UK trade association representing the interests of suppliers of diagnostic medical imaging, radiotherapy, healthcare IT and care equipment including patient monitoring in the UK. RAD Magazine, established almost 50 years ago, has been a leading publication in its field and has a wide and influential readership. AXREM and RAD Magazine are pleased to announce a formal partnership allowing the organisations to work together more closely for the benefit of both organisations. RAD Magazine is recognised throughout the profession by radiologists, radiotherapists, radiographers and medic ..read more

InHealth is launching what it says is the UK’s first relocatable radioligand therapy (RLT) service, an innovative approach to cancer treatment. While RLT, also known as molecular radiotherapy, is already available in the UK at a small number of static locations, InHealth expects it to play a much more integral role in cancer treatment in the near future. The therapy uses radiation to target cancer cells using specific molecules or ligands, and typically supports patients with neuroendocrine tumours and prostate cancer. InHealth’s existing PETCT service already supports more than 20,000 UK canc ..read more

Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has expanded to include MRI and CT diagnostic testing at its site on the high street in Haringey. The CDC is one of the first to be located in a shopping centre, enabling patients to receive diagnostic imaging without having to attend a main hospital site. Through community engagement and assertive outreach, the CDC aims to increase access to diagnostic care for traditionally underserved communities. “It’s an exciting time to be working in the NHS with the development of community diagnostic centres, and equally exciting for the community of north c ..read more

Esaote unveiled its new MyLab A50 and MyLab A70 ultrasound systems at the Arab Health exhibition, held at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE. Esaote says the systems embody the concept of agility and are engineered to perform seamlessly in diverse clinical settings. They offer a compact footprint and a battery-operated, lightweight and mobile design. “With the A-series, Esaote has decided to prioritise customer experience by introducing a groundbreaking approach, like offering an exclusive choice of interfaces: a conventional control panel and fully touch-enabled,” said customer marketing manager F ..read more

A radiology information system designed to help imaging departments alleviate bottlenecks and improve throughput of diagnostic reports has been launched in the UK by healthcare technology provider Vertex in Healthcare. Designed to enable significant administrative efficiencies that can improve how patients access scans and diagnostic expertise, VRIS has helped radiology  departments in different parts of the world manage rising demand. The system, which connects technologies in the healthcare environment, has been shown to automate and streamline administrative processes, as well as helpi ..read more

Everything MRI is inviting practitioners to join it on a journey into the world of MRI via its podcast. “Embark on an exhilarating adventure where we delve into the heart of MRI technology, catering to both seasoned MRI users and curious new- comers alike,” the company says. “Our podcast is your gateway to unlocking the mysteries of MRI, traversing through its past, present and boundless future. At Everything MRI, we are fervently passionate about demystifying the intricacies of MRI, making it accessible to all enthusiasts. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your know ..read more

Star of Ireland’s national television and radio broadcaster RTE Mary Kennedy performed the official opening of Medray Group’s headquarters at South West Business Park in Cheeverstown, Dublin. The company employs more than 30 people at these offices with most employees coming from Clondalkin, Tallaght, Lucan and surrounding areas. The company employs around 120 people across its operations in Ireland and the UK. Medray ceo Siobhan Crowley said that the company is looking forward to further expansion in the coming years: “Thanks to the hard work and professionalism of all our staff, Medray has g ..read more

Italian medical imaging company Esaote Group unveiled its new brand identity at the 2024 Worldwide Sales and Marketing Meeting in Florence, Italy. Every year, around 400 managers, sales partners and stakeholders from 100 countries meet at the event to share results, strategies and new technologies. Together with growth in products, infrastructure, business and organisational models over the last few years, Esaote decided to revise its brand identity to align with its vision and core values. The aim was to create a more modern logo expressing science, innovation and technology and to use the br ..read more

Currently, there are more than 200 companies building applications using AI to automate aspects of radiologists’ work to bridge the staffing gap, according to enterprise imaging AI marketplace platform CARPL.ai. A $6 million funding round aims to enable healthcare providers to access, assess and integrate these radiology AI applications into their clinical workflows through a single user interface, single data channel and single procurement system. The seed funding round was led by enterprise software investor Stellaris Venture Partners, with participation from strategic angel investors from N ..read more