In June, the diagnostic imaging and oncology community descended on Liverpool for UKIO. AXREM reports that numbers were up on the last few years and the aisles of the exhibition were busy: “The CPD sessions on our members’ stands were bursting into the aisles and the excitement around the event could be felt.” With AXREM […] The post Happy hour provides an informal networking opportunity for AXREM members at UKIO appeared first on RAD Magazine ..read more

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has collaborated with its partner of 20 years, Canon Medical Systems UK, to expand its in-house MRI capacity. Utilising last-minute funding awarded to Greater Manchester by the NHS, the hospital worked with Canon Medical to design a bespoke MRI suite that will serve as a permanent solution for the hospital. The unit has waiting and changing rooms and houses a Vantage Orian MRI system, the second MRI scanner for the hospital. Replacing a separate mobile unit in the car park, the new unit allows clinical staff to serve inpatients, as well ..read more

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has committed to a renewed 12-year value partnership with Siemens Healthineers. The radiology managed equipment services (MES) partnership has evolved following successful provision, maintenance and replacement of key radiology assets. The renewal will provide value-added services including a bespoke workforce development programme (WDP) and clinical service optimisation programme (CSOP). Continued dedicated management of 35 key radiology assets ensures access to the latest technology and supports Airedale in providing patient-centred care for a population of more ..read more

Serac Healthcare and the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health at the University of Oxford have presented further data from the DETECT (Detecting endometriosis expressed integrins using technetium-99m) imaging study, indicating that 99mTcmaraciclatide is capable of imaging superficial peritoneal endometriosis, the earliest stage of the disease. The data was presented in a poster by study investigator Dr Tatjana Gibbons from the University of Oxford, at the seventh European Endometriosis Congress, held in Bucharest, Romania. The poster builds on data previously presented in Mar ..read more

The 4th European MRMD/MRSO Training Course, led by Dr Emanuel Kanal, was held from June 3 – 5, 2024, at the Millennium Conference Centre in South Kensington, London. This event united MRI professionals from around the globe to explore critical aspects of MRI safety. Through detailed lectures over the three days, attendees embarked on a comprehensive journey that covered essential topics such as the safety considerations of electromagnetic fields and cryogens, a practical approach to MRI safety assessment of scanning devices at different field strengths, and standardising the approach to the MR ..read more

Qure.ai unveiled its AI-powered lung cancer care continuum at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois, at the end of May. With solutions to identify, measure, manage and monitor, it is designed to support clinicians and advance developments for lung health in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. “Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with approximately 75 per cent of patients detected in late stage disease. Earlier detection reduces the need for therapeutic or surgical intervention and boosts survival rates, by over 90 p ..read more

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has recently made significant enhancements to its orthopaedic x-ray facilities, introducing two state-of-the-art Samsung GC85 Vision systems from MIS Healthcare. These additions mark a significant upgrade in the trust’s radiological infrastructure, bringing cutting-edge technology to its imaging department. The introduction of the Samsung systems has transformed orthopaedic imaging at the trust. These systems are equipped with advanced features such as super-fast stitching for weight-bearing as well as table studies, automatic exposure control (AEC) ove ..read more

The University of Cumbria has expanded the provision of training for diagnostic radiography students with additional opportunities to put their learning into practice before entering a clinical environment. SmartSimulator and two Ysio Max x-ray systems from Siemens Healthineers have been introduced, offering simulated learning that mimics what students will see in clinical reality. The additional hands-on experience enhances the knowledge and confidence students bring to the workforce. “There is a desperate need to increase training across all levels to meet the pressure that clinical departme ..read more

At this year’s UKIO, Agfa Radiology Solutions announced DensityScan for the UK market. “We were delighted to showcase our DensityScan tool powered by the Bone Health software of IBEX Innovations Limited at UKIO. Offering a revolutionary new approach to x-ray imaging, they match our dedication to using smart technologies and innovations, to help hospitals and caregivers meet today’s challenges. DensityScan can turn an ordinary x-ray exam into an opportunity to identify patients at risk of osteoporosis who might benefit from a bone density scan. It thus helps to improve patients’ quality of life ..read more

The cardiac CT scanning team at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has won an award for image quality from medical technology company HeartFlow. This is due to a number of improvements made by collaborative working between the cardiology and radiology teams. Diagnostic services lead Gail Griffiths said: “Our teams work closely together so that a patient is prepared effectively for their CT scan to produce the best possible quality images. It is testament to the work of the whole team; everything they do is focused on improving each patient’s experience in our care.” The service has ..read more