What usually makes an enjoyable holiday? Sun, sea and sand? Good public transport, even? Along with decent places to eat and pleasant accommodation, the average tourist doesn’t expect that much from their vacation. However, there’s an increasing number of people who do. Interest is growing in visiting sites associated with some of the most tragic …
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“Patient, Performance, Productivity The three Ps in tomorrow’s radiology services” Rothband are delighted to be exhibiting at the 7th National Conference for Radiology Managers held in London today. With a variety of keynote speakers, case studies, and hot topic discussions, it’s all set to be a fantastic day!
Great article in March’s edition of synergy (available on the www.sor.org website.) Abstract Since its introduction, computed tomography (CT) has played an increasing role in the management of disease and emergency medicine. However, with new advancements and more accurate diagnosis, CT scanning is becoming the imaging modality of choice and accounts for 68% of the …
Dose Reduction in CT Head Scanning – Kate FairhurstRead More »
Rothband are really pleased that we recently partnered with Mediaplanet UK on their 2017 Future of Imaging campaign, which has gone live on both The Guardian newspaper and online at www.healthawareness.co.uk/imaging/ Please pick up a copy of The Guardian or view online to read the fresh insight from thought leaders and learn more about how …
The evolution of healthcare is happening before our eyes – new technology is being introduced all the time, alongside bold scientific discoveries that are taking modern medicine to whole new levels. Just earlier this year, the University of St. Andrews (along with the Harvard Medical School) engineered brand new fibre-optic technology that promises to heal …
The Future of Healthcare Technology: 5 Developments to Look Out ForRead More »
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is delighted to welcome Rothband as a corporate member. BIR corporate subscribers are encouraged to join the BIR community and to collaborate in developing educational events and to get involved with publishing activities. Rothband, one of the first manufacturers in the medical imaging market, has a wide range of …
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Extra £200m investment pledged Source: NHS England announces further investment in cancer services | Society of Radiographers
Radiology practices get creative when it comes to innovating with limited resources. Source: Imaging Innovation on a Budget | Diagnostic Imaging Imaging is no stranger to innovation. Coming up with new ideas, methods, or devices that offer greater value has been at the very core of imaging’s history. From the accidental discovery of X-rays in …
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To commemorate the International Day of Radiology and World Radiography Day on 8 November 2016, which this year is dedicated to breast imaging. An interesting article involving breast imaging: http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/health/a17473/better-mammogram/ http://www.bir.org.uk/professional-resources/international-day-of-radiology/
The BIR Annual Congress returns in 2016 for its third successive year. Building on the success of the previous two congresses, we have a created an even better programme for 2016, one you certainly will not want to miss. Divided into two parallel sessions over 2 days, our Annual Congress provides an open and relaxed …
ON the 26th of September,the British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has produced posters, videos, and a book on personal protective equipment. The guidance gives practical advice on how staff should select, wear, and store their protective equipment. It also gives clear advice on how to comply with regulations and prepare a risk assessment. It is …
British Institute of Radiology advice on Personal Protective EquipmentRead More »
Possible measures to reduce radiation exposure in the cath lab. By Ariel Roguin, MD, PhD, and Gabriel Bartal, MD, FCIRSE, FSIR Full Article in EV Today – August 2016 http://evtoday.com/pdfs/et0816_F7_Marsh.pdf Scatter Cap Light
The ultimate goal of radiation protection in fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures is optimizing the administered radiation dose. BY GABRIEL BARTAL, MD, FCIRSE, FSIR; ELISEO VAÑÓ, PhD; GRACIANO PAULO, PhD; AND ARIEL ROGUIN, MD, PhD Full Article in EV Today – August 2016 http://evtoday.com/pdfs/et0816_F3_Bartal.pdf
Weighing the available evidence on dosimetry, epidemiologic data, and cellular and vascular effects to evaluate risk. BY REBECCA M. MARSH, PhD, AND MICHAEL SILOSKY, MS Full Article in EV Today – August 2016 http://evtoday.com/pdfs/et0816_F7_Marsh.pdf
An analysis of risk and the appropriate preventive measures. BY KEVIN SEALS, MD; HARRY TRIEU, BS; STEPHEN KEE, MD; AND EDWARD WOLFGANG LEE, MD, PhD Full Article in EV Today – August 2016 http://evtoday.com/pdfs/et0816_F5_Lee.pdf
The Ortho Theatre department at Royal Derby Hospital has recieved three new apron additions this week! Steve Goodrick (pictured below in his new apron) was one of our Sales and Technical Support Engineer Simon’s first ever customers when he started at Rothband, and he has been buying his lead aprons from us for the past …
Last week Simon visited Anna at Northampton General Hospital’s Maxillofacial Unit to deliver her brand new Edge Bilayer Shoulder Clip Apron!
Whilst Geoff was out on the road this week, he happened to spot one of our Theatre Style Aprons on a pair of elevator doors at University Hospital Coventry & Warwick!
Today we had Simon and Paul visiting the Surgical Theatres at the Royal Derby Hospital.
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who visited us at our Rothband exhibition stall at UKRC last week – we loved meeting every one of you and hope you all had a great time and enjoyed taking a look at what we had to offer! If you have any queries …