Mark Hitchman

Q&A: The future of diagnostic imaging in an AI-enabled world

September 30, 2026

From improving workflows to supporting clinical decision-making, AI is creating new opportunities across diagnostic imaging. But as adoption gathers pace, healthcare organisations must also address important questions around trust, accountability, and workforce development. Mark Hitchman, Managing Director at Canon Medical … Continue reading →


United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust becomes first in UK to install Canon Medical HD detector technology as part of future-proofed Interventional Radiology upgrade

July 6, 2026

  Facing rising demand for minimally invasive procedures and the challenge of delivering specialist care across a largely rural county, United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) has strengthened its interventional radiology (IR) service through the installation of two advanced … Continue reading →


Ken Sutherland

Next Generation AI Innovation within Canon Medical

April 22, 2026

By Ken Sutherland, President of Canon Medical Research Europe In the evolving landscape of radiology, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a promising concept – it’s becoming a practical necessity. Canon Medical is a leader in helping to harness … Continue reading →


Closing the Interventional Gap

March 26, 2026

By Dan Parr, Imaging Systems Business Manager at Canon Medical Systems UK The National Health Service (NHS) is investing heavily in diagnostics. Through Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) and the rollout of Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs), millions of patients … Continue reading →


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Avoiding Amputations Before They Happen

January 30, 2026

By Dan Parr, Imaging Systems Business Manager at Canon Medical Systems UK Across the United Kingdom, too many people still lose a leg to peripheral artery disease (PAD). It is a life-changing event that often follows months of pain, slow-healing … Continue reading →


Bridging the Women’s Health Gap

September 19, 2025

By Erin Beveridge, Principal Clinical Researcher on the Imaging team at the AI centre of Excellence, Canon Medical Research Europe. Her primary research is in the fields of neuroradiology and women’s health. The Urgent Need for Change Women’s Health isn’t … Continue reading →


Canon Introduces Aplio beyond: A Premium Ultrasound Solution Aimed at Expert Users in Demanding, High-Throughput Clinical Environments

September 19, 2025

Canon Medical Systems Corporation, a global leader in imaging solutions, unveils Aplio beyond, a versatile multi-purpose ultrasound system combining clinical, operational and ergonomic excellence in a small, silent and eco-friendly housing. Geared towards ultrasound specialists working at hospitals, busy imaging centers … Continue reading →


Introducing the New Aplio me for Growing Ultrasound Needs

October 1, 2024

Canon Medical Systems introduces Aplio me, the latest addition to its esteemed Aplio series. This high-performance, mobile, and intelligent diagnostic imaging device offers advanced AI-enabled capabilities and superior manoeuvrability, enhancing workflow and diagnostic confidence in various settings. “The Aplio me … Continue reading →


Solving the Colonoscopy Conundrum

November 2, 2023

How CT Colon analysis tools and expanded radiology training programmes can alleviate shortages. Imagine a future where hospital waiting lists, backlogs, and healthcare workforce shortages are a thing of the past. This doesn’t have to be a medical technology dream; … Continue reading →


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Spotlight on the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield

November 2, 2023

Mark Hitchman, Managing Director of Canon Medical Systems UK, discusses the creation of the UK’s first carbon-neutral built community sports and event arena with an integrated Medical Diagnostic Centre. He explains why this unique fusion of sport and wellbeing will … Continue reading →


Locally-led healthcare for local people

September 6, 2023

How the Canon Medical Arena will be serving local communities of Sheffield Increasing the capacity of community healthcare to drive down waiting times and power up the time to treatment is gaining momentum. The growing success of the NHS’ Community … Continue reading →


Canon Medical Automation Platform integrates stroke application

AI & deep learning innovations from Canon Medical Systems UK

August 18, 2023

Powering clinical productivity with informed decision making Improving productivity, saving time and reducing the burden on clinicians are some of the benefits of AI-assisted automated workflow in diagnostic imaging. Canon Medical’s Automation Platform utilises deep learning technology to provide valuable … Continue reading →


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Canon Medical Systems UK at UKIO 2023

April 18, 2023

Innovating diagnostic imaging service provision to get closer to patient communities  Canon Medical Systems UK will join industry peers, colleagues and customers on stand A13-14 and mobile space 1 & 3 at the UK Imaging & Oncology Congress (UKIO) 2023 … Continue reading →


Manchester United Extends Imaging Partnership

December 13, 2022

Canon Medical Systems and Manchester United are celebrating ten years of sports medicine and imaging partnership by extending their agreement, ensuring the continued provision of specialist diagnostic imaging equipment, supporting proactive and reactive imaging delivery for its professional male and … Continue reading →