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The article offers world news briefs related to the healthcare industry. It reports the first cancer patient in Africa to be treated using the RapidArc technology from Varian Medical Systems. It announces the Siemens Healthcare's creation of a new clinical products division that focuses on ultrasound and x-ray solutions. It relates the upgrade made by Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, England with the replacement of two of its existing tomography systems.

The article discusses the decision of a radiographer in using personal experiences from working with pediatrics to develop an idea of designing a positioning chair that would help obtain a chest radiograph with minimum distress to the child and carer in Great Britain. It mentions that radiographic examination of a child requires an awareness of the level of cognition, comprehension and communication. In addition, radiographers must combine an understanding of psychological development with a knowledge of pediatric anatomy, pathology, radiation protection and techniques to ensure the achievement of a successful diagnostic examination.

The article cites a study on the effects of increased focus film distance (FFD) on surface dose measurements and diagnostic image quality with the use of computed radiography (CR) systems in England. It notes the advantage of CR systems in the reduction of diagnostic imaging exposure factors to patients. It explores several reasons for the improbable application of FFD increase technique in clinical practice including change resistance, height of radiographers, and departmental cost impact. Furthermore, methodology in the collection of necessary data is also discussed.

The article discusses the complexity of gynaecological ultrasound reporting. It stresses the importance of obstetrics training due to the commonality of the reproductive tract and considered as one of the most difficult areas to report because of complexity of pathologies. It explores the guidelines issued by the United Kingdom Association of Sonographers (UKAS) for ultrasound reporting, in collaboration with the College of Radiographers (CoR) which aim to encourage sonographers to be aware of their accountability. It points out that a well-trained sonographer acknowledges limitations and follow reporting guidelines.

The article reports on the acquisition of a Philips BV Pulsera surgical C-arm by Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for vascular procedures, to be used primarily for combined surgical/ radiology cases where the patient can benefit from one procedure instead of two.

The article reports that Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust has installed its third direct digital radiography (dDR) general radiography system into one of its community hospitals through the assistance of Xograph Healthcare.

The article reports on the presentation of the Hi Vision Ascendus for the first time in Europe by Hitachi Medical Systems at ECR (European Congress of Radiology) in Vienna, Austria.

The article reports on the replacement of one of Frimley Park Hospital National Health Service (NHS) Foundation's x-ray systems with a Philips Allura Xper FD20 vascular interventionl system including Philips' 3D-RA and XperCT software packages.

The article reports on the installation of a new Carestream DRX-Evolution modular diagnostic radiography (DR) system and a classic computed radiography (CR) at the University of Ulster in Northern Island to be used for training nearly 60 students a year on the diagnostic and therapeutic radiography courses.

The article features the Philips Bucky Diagnost system.

The article reports that the Essex County Hospital in Essex County, England has installed the country's first Radrex-i DR general purpose digital x-ray system which is being used to examine chest, abdomen, and skeleton.

A preview of TrueBeam platform for image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery from Varian Medical Systems Inc. is presented.

The article evaluates the Mammomat Inspiration field direct digital mammography system from Siemens Healthcare.

The article evaluates the RapidArc radiotherapy technology from Varian Medical Systems Inc.

The article evaluates the RapidArc radiotherapy technology from Varian Medical Systems Inc.

The article reports on the installation of Xograph Healthcare's buckyStar direct digital radiography (dDR) system at the accident and emergency department of Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, Scotland. The department manages a wide spectrum of casualties being one of the largest hospitals in the country with a population of more than 200,000. The new equipment is accompanied by Canon's portable and lightweight flat panel dDR detectors.

The article reports on the installation of a Xograph Healthcare's buckyStar TS85ET general radiography system at the Grange Surgery, a general practitioner in the ex-coal mining area in Hemsworth, England. The facility is served as a practice area of 16,000 patients and it offers services like x-ray, physiotherapy and other therapy procedures. The facility has upgraded their system with a modern version which features ergonomic ease of use and versatility suited for their clinical needs.

The article reports on the replacement of the aged x-ray at Newham University Hospital National Health Service (NHS) with a Philip MultiDiagnost Eleva sytem in London, England. The new equipment is a universal x-ray system with a remote controlled C-arm designed to assist both diagnoses and interventions. It notes that the new system can cover a broad are applications such as gatrointestinal and vascular diagnosis, as well as orthopaedics and urology.

The article reports on the installation of a highly compact system at the imaging department of Dumfies and Galloway Royal Infirmary in Great Britain. It stats that the XPlus LP has motorised movements which allow patients to be examined from head to toe in the standing, seated or recumbent positions. The new imaging system will automatically move to a pre-programmed auto-position, and it significantly reduces patient dose burden.

The article reports on the two courses offered by Toshiba Medical Systems in Nailcote Hall in Warwickshire, and Seckford Hall in Suffolk, England. The study entitled "What's in the Box of Tricks" is conducted to support customers who have purchased their Aplio XG and Xario ultrasound systems, and Dr. Tom Marshall is the keynote lecturer on musculoskeletal imaging. The programme also includes a lecture on Doppler features for Aplio and Toshiba's software for breast imaging.

The article reports on the installation of Philips radiography systems at King's Mill Hospital Treatment Centre in Great Britain. The new facility is part of the £320 million re-development project of the Sherwood Forest Hospitals National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust and it accommodates patient day case visits including outpatient appointments, day surgery endoscopy as well as diagnostic imaging. Further information on the new medical equipment is presented.