Local and national service team from Canon Medical Systems UK praised in guiding new customers to achieve faster workflow and improved imaging processes Causeway Hospital in Coleraine, County Londonderry, part of Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, … Continue reading
Vantage Orian MRI passes test as ‘workhorse’ to support imaging overhaul at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has praised the robustness and reliability of its Canon Medical Vantage Orian 1.5T MRI at Wycombe Hospital to underpin a … Continue reading
Crawley Hospital doubles imaging capacity & expands range of patient procedures Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has installed two new CT scanners from Canon Medical Systems UK. An Aquilion ONE / PRISM Edition CT scanner has replaced an ageing … Continue reading
Specialist Sports Imaging Hubs to be set up at three Birmingham 2022 athlete villages Building on a decade of sports medicine partnerships to elite sports and premier league football, Canon Medical Systems UK is ramping up plans to provide three … Continue reading
Practical advice & guidance curated for radiology departments to help make progressive steps towards the NHS net-zero carbon emissions targets A five-point guide for the UK diagnostic imaging community providing practical advice to start working towards meeting the aims of … Continue reading
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh welcomes Aquilion CT NHS Lothian’s new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh fully opened earlier this year delivering state-of-the-art facilities and medical equipment to its patients and families. … Continue reading
Canon, a global provider of imaging technologies and services, has been appointed as the Official Imaging Supporter for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The company will use its imaging expertise to showcase the event and inspire people across the world, … Continue reading
Dose and workflow optimisation benefits will help hospital to see more patients An Alphenix Sky ceiling-mounted C-Arm interventional imaging system from Canon Medical Systems UK has been selected by North Manchester General Hospital to replace an incumbent system and … Continue reading
New generation AI-assisted technology from Canon Medical Systems to underpin specialist congenital adult cardiac services The Golden Jubilee National Hospital, a major diagnostic imaging unit and centre of excellence in heart and lung services in Clydebank, Scotland, has updated its … Continue reading
The Royal Oldham Hospital praises image quality & equipment service support London, 5 July 2021: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, is celebrating the first anniversary of its Ultimax-i ‘three-in-one’ angiography, fluoroscopy and radiology system from Canon Medical Systems UK. … Continue reading
Five new CT scanners installations will expand imaging capacity & cardiac capabilities The introduction of five new CT scanners at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust will expand cardiac imaging across its hospital sites in Lincoln, Boston and Grantham. They will … Continue reading
Healthcare customers give big thumbs up to responsive & proactive service team keeping UK imaging systems in working order Meeting the imaging equipment service demands of NHS and independent healthcare institutions and being well prepared for the Brexit transition period … Continue reading
Northern Health and Social Care Trust to strengthen radiology services & improve diagnostic waiting times for local population The first AI-assisted CT scanner in Northern Ireland has been ordered by Causeway Hospital in Coleraine, County Londonderry, part of Northern Health … Continue reading
High-frequency ultrasound probes deliver improved visualisation of bones, joints & soft tissues for patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital The widening range of diagnostic ultrasound probes available on the Aplio i-series ultrasound system is expanding the possibilities for Musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology clinical … Continue reading
First AI-assisted Deep Learning scanners added to diagnostic imaging fleet InHealth, the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, has recently increased its fleet of mobile CT scanners by selecting a number of new AI-assisted Aquilion Prime SP … Continue reading
Socially distanced, practical courses announced to inspire confidence & build new skills A gentle return to valuable ‘hands-on’, accredited CPD training workshops offered by Canon Medical and Wessex Diagnostic has been announced for Summer & Autumn 2021. Four socially distanced … Continue reading
Microvascular imaging & matrix probe innovations enhance detail and resolution for better quality diagnostic ultrasound care in the North East Obstetrics and Gynaecology patients at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and Friarage Hospital in Northallerton are benefitting from … Continue reading
Deep intelligent CT scanners with AI inside transform breadth of clinical procedures The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, a major acute teaching hospital in Scotland and part of NHS Lothian, has recently installed two new AI-assisted CT scanners from Canon Medical. … Continue reading
Superb CT image quality, at speed and at ultra-low dose expands clinical possibilities and improves positive patient outcomes The insatiable demand for speed and high-quality graphics in the gaming industry has brought with it affordable, high-end computing power that is … Continue reading
Harley Street clinic welcomes new era of high quality & low dose diagnostic imaging The European Scanning Centre, a specialist medical imaging clinic on Harley Street in London, has welcomed AI-assisted CT to its range of equipment for cardiac and … Continue reading
Alphenix Sky+ accepts the individuality of every patient and clinical procedure University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, has praised the benefits of a ceiling-mounted Alphenix Sky+ interventional imaging system … Continue reading
Canon Medical calls for a dedicated focus on net-zero radiology by 2040 as new NHS report illustrates 10% of estate carbon emissions come from medical equipment NHS sustainability officers and radiology service managers working towards NHS net-zero carbon targets will … Continue reading
“It gives reassurance that they don’t need to come into the main hospital and can be seen safely outside in a separate location. This reduces their understandable anxieties at this time during the ongoing pandemic.” He continues, “Early reports are … Continue reading
Supporting diagnostic imaging systems remotely has been put to the test this year when the Coronavirus pandemic changed health protocols limiting visits to hospitals from external people. For hospital locations away from the UK mainland, the feeling of being remote … Continue reading
UK wide customer satisfaction survey finds excellence in professionalism, knowledge and quality of people and products as company continues its focus on great customer service Photo caption: Canon Medical Systems UK has again been highly commended by its customers up … Continue reading
Yeovil District Hospital ups its imaging capacity by 20% to drive down patient waiting times. The roll out of CT Scan Units from Canon Medical as part of NHS England’s COVID-19 recovery plan continues at pace with the delivery of … Continue reading
Upgrading patient services and speeding up diagnosis with new Ultimax-i imaging technology Two new Ultimax-i multi-purpose digital C-arms from Canon Medical are now operational at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust located at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. The … Continue reading
New ultrasound system supported with dedicated applications support Victoria Community Hospital, part of Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, recently changed ultrasound imaging partners opting for an Aplio i-series i600 diagnostic ultrasound system from Canon Medical for its general radiology … Continue reading
AI-Powered Premium CT Scanner Offers Industry’s Largest Bore and Widest Field-of-View Zoetermeer, The Netherlands, 23 October 2020 – The predicted global cancer burden is expected to grow to 27.5 million new cancer cases by 2040 due to the rapid … Continue reading
Temporary scanner helped catch up with seasonal CT backlog and arrived in time to support imaging services during COVID-19 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has successfully managed its CT imaging backlog during COVID-19 with the help of a Canon Medical … Continue reading
Aquilion ONE GENESIS Edition takes its place inside the new Department of Clinical Neurosciences The Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN) and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) at NHS Lothian have both selected Canon Medical’s Aquilion ONE … Continue reading
Outpatients at Surrey hospital given imaging productivity boost to catch-up on COVID-19 backlog and expand future diagnostic scanning capacity. Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Surrey has been allocated one of fifteen specially commissioned Canon Medical Systems … Continue reading
West Midlands location allocated one of fifteen relocatable Canon Medical CT Scan Units in direct response to expanding patient access to diagnostic imaging The impact of COVID-19 on diagnostic imaging at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has increased demand for … Continue reading
Collaboration includes co-funding a PhD studentship & providing echo equipment Canon Medical Systems UK has announced that it is supporting University of Exeter research by co-funding a PhD studentship to research cardiac function and health and fitness in children with … Continue reading
Metal artefact reduction technology on new CT scanner benefits A&E team in Glasgow A new CT scanner situated in the Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department of Glasgow Royal Infirmary has been praised for its metal artefact reduction algorithm that enables … Continue reading
Canon Medical’s Aplio systems selected for image quality, compact size & ergonomics The Obstetric Department at Bedford Hospital, part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has installed two new Aplio a450 diagnostic ultrasounds to replace aging units. The new systems … Continue reading
Patient dose up to 90% below UK National Diagnostic Reference Levels A Deep Learning Reconstruction Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, built into an Aquilion ONE GENESIS Edition CT scanner from Canon Medical Systems UK, is delivering a ‘new era’ of patient … Continue reading
School children meet & greet with Manchester United first team players part of Canon Medical’s collaboration with Sheffield Sharks Basketball Club RESPECT initiative Despite the challenges of coronavirus in 2020, the collaboration between Canon Medical and B-Braun Sheffield Sharks professional … Continue reading
Multi-purpose digital C-arm that delivers on angiography, fluoroscopy & radiography George Eliot Hospital has installed an Ultimax-i multi-purpose digital C-arm from Canon Medical Systems UK. The unit was selected for its small footprint to fit into a restricted space … Continue reading
UK sales momentum builds for new generation CT featuring Deep Learning Reconstruction UK momentum of Canon Medical’s new generation Aquilion ONE PRISM CT system featuring Deep Learning Reconstruction technology via its Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) is building with … Continue reading
Radiology capacity boosted to separate patient cases, catch up with imaging backlog & roll out routine pre-surgery chest scans Bradford Royal Infirmary has increased its diagnostic imaging capacity and reorganised its suspected COVID-19 and normal imaging radiology workflow with the introduction … Continue reading
New scanner from Canon Medical alleviates pressure to fast-track lung cancer referrals An Aquilion Prime SP CT scanner from Canon Medical Systems UK has been installed at Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Dorset Lung Cancer Pathway. … Continue reading
Carbon neutral ultrasound system from Canon Medical helps obstetrics & gynaecology patients in UK, plus improves lives in Africa Two new Aplio a-series ultrasound systems have been installed into Derriford Hospital, part of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, to assist … Continue reading
Mobile facilities to help UK radiology departments meet expected increase in imaging capacity requirements after immediate COVID-19 response The first orders of Canon Medical’s relocatable CT scanners that can work outside the normal healthcare environment, for example, in hospital car … Continue reading
Impressive image quality noted within first 24 hours of operation Warrington Hospital, part of Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has received the UK’s first Aquilion ONE PRISM Edition CT from Canon Medical Systems. It has been very … Continue reading
Canon Medical Systems UK reselected to deliver productive imaging partnership Canon Medical has been reselected by Aintree University Hospital, part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to replace two end of life CT scanners with two new Aquilion ONE … Continue reading
Supply chain continuity, remote diagnostics & 7-day support to maintain continued delivery of exceptional service To reassure and actively support its NHS and independent healthcare customers and stakeholders, Canon Medical has announced that it has created a ‘fast response task force’ … Continue reading
Four practical events planned in Birmingham, Manchester & London The first of four Canon Medical and Wessex Diagnostic training days of 2020 on ultrasound imaging has successfully taken place in Birmingham. Delegates attended to gain knowledge about the latest application … Continue reading
Canon Medical’s innovation designed to improve clinical image clarity & confidence The first UK NHS hospital installation of Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE), a deep learning reconstruction Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm, is now live at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey. … Continue reading
Future-proofing of services to expand clinical procedures and create scheduling efficiencies Royal Bournemouth Hospital has installed a ceiling-mounted Alphenix Sky vascular interventional imaging system from Canon Medical Systems UK to expand its range of clinical services and improve department efficiency. … Continue reading
Aquilion Prime SP joins the team to deliver low dose & fast patient scanning Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has added a further Canon Medical CT system to its diagnostic imaging department with the installation of a new … Continue reading
Manchester United FC welcomes first-class MRI for quick, quiet & quality sports imaging Routine monitoring of player health and specialist sports medicine research projects at Manchester United Football Club have received a boost with the introduction of the Vantage Galan … Continue reading
Diagnostic ultrasound from Canon Medical deployed for sports, stroke & ageing projects The most advanced research centre in the world for developing innovations that will increase physical activity and improve population health has been officially opened by Sheffield Hallam University. … Continue reading
Aquilion Prime SP CT to support complex and routine clinical procedures Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust has installed a new Aquilion Prime SP CT from Canon Medical. A new scanning room optimised for the system has been created from a … Continue reading
New CT scanner from Canon Medical Systems UK improves workflow & efficiency CT imaging services in the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has taken a big step forward in modernisation with the installation of an … Continue reading
– Static & mobile units put through testing to ensure clinical efficacy & patient comfort – Crawley, United Kingdom, A thorough testing and validation process by Canon Medical has been undertaken to give confidence and certification to customers purchasing static … Continue reading
Luminaries share how pushing the boundaries of MSK and cardiology in sports can widen diagnosis & treatment for all Manchester United Football Club’s Old Trafford stadium recently played host to an event dedicated to the world of sports medicine to … Continue reading
Canon Medical UK raises the profile of carbon neutral imaging equipment Delegates at this year’s annual scientific meeting of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) in Harrogate learned more about carbon neutral diagnostic imaging systems and how equipment with environmental … Continue reading
Extended collaboration to include exploring cardiovascular, obstetric & prosthetic research Pioneering international and national clinical research studies that look to expand the boundaries of knowledge and healthcare treatments have been given a boost with a commitment from medical imaging experts … Continue reading
Unique initiative delivers health benefits to UK, global environment & developing nations An amazing welcome, with thanks and hope was given to a Canon Medical UK team visiting a rural village, school and hospital in Uganda to observe first-hand the … Continue reading
Cardiologists & interventional radiographers welcome innovative new tool to Cath Lab Europe’s first clinical installation of a Canon Medical Systems Alphenix interventional imaging system for cardiology is now live at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust in the UK. The Alphenix interventional … Continue reading
Canon Medical Systems’ innovation will identify issues earlier to improve clinical outcomes Eight new diagnostic ultrasound systems have been installed across The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust to update obstetrics and gynaecology imaging services for the patient communities of … Continue reading
Canon Medical Systems UK selected for image quality, apps support & service. Three new diagnostic ultrasound systems for first trimester obstetric imaging have been installed into the Maternity Outpatients Department at The Princess Royal Hospital, part of The Shrewsbury and … Continue reading
Unique Canon Medical Systems ‘Dose Tracking System’ helps to make the invisible visible Within a year of launch into the European market, the new Alphenix family of interventional imaging systems from Canon Medical Systems has received its first evaluations of … Continue reading
UK joins the USA and Australia with introduction of MRI safety accreditations to safeguard users and deliver higher standard of imaging patient care Almost 200 radiologists, radiographers and medical physicists have recently attended the first European MRI Safety Matters® … Continue reading
Donations to Support Dogs charity boosted at Liverpool event Canon Medical Systems UK has announced a boost to its chosen charity ‘Support Dogs’, part of its #madeforlife CSR commitments, following donations from the radiology community at UKIO 2019. In addition … Continue reading
20-year imaging equipment partnership renewed with CT upgrade project The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group, has bolstered a 20-year imaging equipment relationship with Canon Medical Systems UK with the introduction of … Continue reading
Pioneering cardiac screening vehicle & innovations in MSK, cardiology and orthopaedics push boundaries of sports diagnostic imaging at Wembley Stadium. The global sports medicine community recently converged on Wembley Stadium in London, the home of English football, to further its … Continue reading
Imaging procedures at National Spinal Injuries Centre, 24 hour A&E, cancer care, cardiac & stroke unit to be enhanced & future-proofed at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has placed an order for two Vantage Orian 1.5T MRI … Continue reading
Service partnership with Imagex Medical will deliver productivity benefits to hospital radiology, EBME & procurement departments A new multi-vendor service partnership has been announced into the UK health marketplace by equipment manufacturer Canon Medical Systems UK and specialist, independent ultrasound … Continue reading
Dr. Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, part of NHS Grampian recently replaced its Aquilion 64 with a state-of-the-art Aquilion Prime SP 160 CT scanner from Canon Medical Systems Mark Shannon, Radiography Manager, comments, “Having for many years valued the quality of service … Continue reading
Multi-modality innovations and relocatable imaging facilities on display In tune with this year’s UK Imaging and Oncology Congress (UKIO) ‘Personalise & Humanise’ theme, Canon Medical Systems UK will be on stand 2, 10-12 June in Liverpool, to demonstrate the company’s … Continue reading
Social, health, sports & citizenship lessons passed on to future generations The RESPECT Programme, a community outreach initiative in South Yorkshire run by professional basketball club Sheffield Sharks, is celebrating its 10th anniversary of delivering proactive … Continue reading
Safety, independence and wellbeing of people living with epilepsy, autism or disabilities enhanced as another corporate partner backs national charity Support Dogs Photo caption: 1. Mark Hitchman, Managing Director of Canon Medical Systems (centre) with other members of the … Continue reading
Image quality, ergonomics & industry reputation cited as reasons for selection Canon Medical Systems UK has installed an Aplio™ i600 diagnostic ultrasound system at North Devon District Hospital, part of Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, to support the expansion of … Continue reading
Ethics and ethos go beyond product and service offerings Imaging equipment provider Canon Medical Systems UK has formally announced its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments that reach far beyond the products and … Continue reading
Donations given in exchange for radiology customers’ time to complete performance poll Nearly £2,500 has been donated by Canon Medical Systems UK, formally Toshiba Medical Systems, to UK charities in exchange for its radiology customers completing a short online or … Continue reading
Castle Hill Hospital, part of Hull and East Yorkshire NHS Trust, recently replaced a ten-year old 40-slice CT system with a Canon Medical Systems Aquilion ONE GENESIS Edition scanner. The new system is the second Canon CT scanner to be … Continue reading
North Manchester General Hospital, part of the Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, recently replaced a twelve year old Canon image intensifier-based system, in its ERCP room, with the latest version of Canon’s Ultimax-i. The replacement is the second Ultimax-i unit … Continue reading
Canon Medical Systems recently supplied Warwick Hospital with a state-of-the-art Aquilion Prime SP CT scanner, including an upgrade to their Vitrea Enterprise system, providing advanced visualisation solutions for both Aquilion CT scanners at Warwick. Beverley Bradley, CT/MRI Lead Radiographer says, … Continue reading
Official partner status awarded for successful efforts across sustainability, gender equality and welfare by United Nations’ Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG) Diagnostic imaging systems provider, Canon Medical Systems UK, has been officially recognised with partner status from the United … Continue reading
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) NHS Foundation Trust have acquired a Canon Aquilion ONE GENESIS Edition CT scanner. The equipment replaced an existing system that had reached the end of its useful life. Dr. Bernhard Tins, Consultant … Continue reading
Canon Medical Systems recently replaced another manufacturer’s CT scanner at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with a state-of-the-art Aquilion Prime SP 160 CT system. In addition, the company supplied a software upgrade for a first-generation Aquilion PRIME CT scanner, … Continue reading
Four Aquilion Prime SP CT systems selected to deliver improved outcomes to patients. InHealth, the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions to the NHS and independent sector, has selected Canon Medical Systems UK to replace and expand … Continue reading
Canon Medical Systems continues to focus on the provision of education opportunities by taking to the road again in 2018 and bringing a series of educational events across the UK. We were delighted to offer the following educational opportunities: Canon … Continue reading
Spire Gatwick Park Hospital recently acquired Canon Medical Systems X-ray equipment. The Ultimax-i digital X-ray system offers versatility and flexibility, and is able to cover a wide range of clinical imaging and interventional needs, from contrast studies of the GI … Continue reading
People, products & customer service highly rated in recent UK customer satisfaction survey underpinning the company’s vision to become the best customer partner in this sector. Canon Medical Systems UK has received excellent feedback recently from its customers via a … Continue reading
Versatility & innovation of Aplio i-series to be showcased alongside explanation of how clinical confidence and patient outcomes can be enhanced A demonstration of Canon Medical Systems’ latest ultrasound technology will be delivered to delegates attending the 50th annual scientific … Continue reading
Relationship to drive medical research in cardiology, musculoskeletal and sports medicine while simultaneously supporting elite football injury assessment, prevention and ensuring a faster return to the field of play Photo caption: Mr. Mark Holmshaw, CEO and President of Canon Medical … Continue reading
Arrowe Park Hospital, part of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, selected Canon Medical Systems Aplio i-600 ultrasound systems to replace its aged scanners. The Trust purchased eleven machines to be installed over four sites: five scanners for general … Continue reading
University College Hospital (UCLH) recently invested in a Canon Medical Systems CT scanner. It is the first dedicated Emergency Department CT scanner to be installed at UCLH and is also the first Canon Aquilion Prime SP system in London. The … Continue reading
The Hospital of St. John & St. Elizabeth, one of the UK’s leading charitable independent hospitals, recently acquired a Canon Medical Systems Aquilion ONE Genesis CT scanner. The hospital, founded in 1856 under the care of the Sisters of Mercy, … Continue reading
The Beacon Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital, part of the Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust recently replaced its single CT simulator with a Canon Medical Systems Aquilion LB CT scanner. The Beacon Centre offers a radiotherapy service in the … Continue reading
The Paediatric Radiology Department at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospital Trust, recently installed a Canon Medical Systems Aplio i-800 ultrasound system in a purpose-built second paediatric room, with space to allow patients to be transported in their beds or … Continue reading
New survey from Canon Medical Systems UK takes the temperature of diagnostic imaging community The pace of innovation in medical imaging and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an enabler for improving radiological diagnosis and reporting are the most … Continue reading
West Berkshire Breast Screening Service recently acquired an Aplio i-700 series ultrasound system with a 1205 Bx linear matrix array transducer. As the first Canon Medical Systems ultrasound scanner to be installed at the breast service clinic, the new equipment … Continue reading
As a result of both the success and popularity of its previously held education events, Canon Medical Systems once again took to the road to visit Scotland as part of its series of CT Dose Optimisation Study Days. The event … Continue reading
Professor Perry J Pickhardt delivered the eponymous Mayneord Memorial Lecture titled “The natural history of colorectal neoplasia?” on Monday 2 July to an audience of radiologists, radiographers, scientists and oncologists gathered at UKRCO in Liverpool. In his engaging talk, Professor … Continue reading
Respect project offers a positive pathway to skills, learning and optimism for disadvantaged young people Medical imaging experts, Canon Medical Systems UK has announced its ‘Respect’ project in association with professional basketball team Sheffield Sharks. The unique programme will focus … Continue reading
Due to the success of previously held educational events, Canon Medical Systems took to the road again with its Aquilion CT Optimisation study days. The first location in the series of three events was Newport, Wales; the roadshow then travelled … Continue reading