Search Tag: The British Institute of Radiology
Ukio-congress-2020
2020 01 Jun
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The-bir-dmcrr-hands-on-training-series-liver-and-pancreatic-imaging
2019 19 Jun
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British-institute-of-radiology-launches-radiation-safety-week
2019 28 Feb
To promote best practice and excellence in Radiation Safety, a series of short advice sheets are being published by the British Institute of Radiology (BIR) that give information on key aspects of radiation safety, why they are important and where to find some further information. The advice sheets give practical tips and guidance on five aspects...Read more
Uk-cyber-attack-radiology-response
2017 24 May
As hospitals in the UK get back to normal service following the recent cyber-attack, radiologists, healthcare IT staff and technologists are taking stock. The Royal College of Radiologists, the British Institute of Radiology and the trade association, AXREM have issued media statements in response. Dr Nicola Strickland, President...Read more
The-british-institute-of-radiology-announces-appointment-of-new-chief-executive
2017 13 Apr
The British Institute of Radiology announces the appointment of Simon Thompson as new Chief Executive with immediate effect. Simon will replace Jacqueline Fowler who has been Chief Executive of the BIR for the past eight years. Simon has held senior positions in both the commercial and non-profit sectors, mainly with organisations that provide...Read more
The-british-institute-of-radiology-partners-with-publons-to-recognise-reviewers
2017 09 Mar
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is pleased to announce the launch of its partnership with Publons, a free service for researchers to track, verify and showcase their reviewing and editorial contributions. Through the partnership, experts who review for BJR can choose to instantly add a verified record of every review performed to their...Read more
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2017 14 Mar
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2017 18 Mar
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Bir-response-to-the-announcement-of-an-increase-in-spending-by-nhs-on-radiotherapy-treatment
2016 25 Oct
The BIR welcomes the announcement that the NHS is to spend £130 million on linear accelerator equipment (Linacs) to treat cancer, especially at a time of severe constraints on NHS Trusts’ budgets. Radiotherapy treatment is the most cost effective treatment for cancer as it is able to accurately target the tumour, avoiding healthy tissue. It is often...Read more
The-british-institute-of-radiology-launches-new-radiation-safety-guidance-for-healthcare-staff
2016 24 Sep
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has produced posters, videos and a book on personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff working with radiation, to help reduce exposure to diagnostic X- rays and develop radiation safety knowledge in and beyond the radiology department. The guidance gives practical advice on how staff should select, wear...Read more
Professor-adrian-dixon-delivers-the-bir-toshiba-mayneord-memorial-lecture-at-ukrc-2016
2016 23 Jun
Professor Adrian Dixon, the recipient of the BIR/Toshiba Mayneord Award, delivered the keynote eponymous lecture titled “Has imaging become too effective?” in Liverpool, on Tuesday 7 June to a packed audience of radiologists, radiographers and other healthcare professionals. Professor Dixon is Emeritus Professor of Radiology, University of Cambridge. ...Read more