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2020 01 Jun

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2019 22 Mar

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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

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2019 10 Jun

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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