Search Tag: BIR
2017 12 Dec
Interventional radiologist Professor Iris Grunwald demonstrates basilar artery clot retrieval using a thrombectomy simulator In April 2017 NHS England announced that it will commission mechanical thrombectomy so it can become more widely available with the aim of treating 8,000 patients per year with this procedure. A new free video is...Read more
2017 27 Nov
Applications now invited for popular service improvement award The British Institute of Radiology is delighted to announce that IEL are the proud sponsor of the successful service improvement award which will now be known as the BIR/IEL Make it Better Award. Now in its fourth year, this award is given to the group of people who have demonstrated...Read more
2017 02 Nov
Siemens Healthineers are once more supporting a pump-priming research bursary, the BIR/Siemens Research Award, to provide support to researchers in the fields of radiology, radiotherapy, oncology, radiography or medical physics. The BIR/Siemens Research Award will provide £1000 for initial financial support to enable researchers to develop...Read more
2017 07 Oct
clarification on current and future legislation Due to changes in International Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE), it has become unclear whether current lead apron designs meet the new standards and whether they can continue to be purchased. This position statement seeks to clarify the present situation. What’s...Read more
2017 24 Sep
“ The role of emergency radiologists in the management of polytraumatized patients ” The BIR presents a webinar by the President of the European Society of Emergency Radiology, Dr Mariano Scaglione , to mark International Day of Radiology (IDOR) and World Radiography Day on 8 November 2017. This live webinar will discuss the...Read more
2017 23 Aug
BIR produces a trio of proton radiotherapy webinars by top experts Image: (left to right) Dr Adrian Crellin, Hazel Pennington, Professor Stuart Green A free CPD accredited webinar offering insight into the ground-breaking progress of Proton Radiotherapy in the UK is now available free of charge for anyone visiting the BIR website, giving...Read more
2017 01 Jul
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has launched continuous professional development (CPD) questions on selected articles in BJR and BJR|case reports . The Institute has previously provided CPD for its multidisciplinary community through educational events and online resources, so extending this to its journals was a natural next step. “It...Read more
2017 24 May
The BIR applauds radiology and oncology teams who were faced with unprecedented challenges during the recent ransomware attack on NHS trusts across the UK. PACS teams, radiologists, radiographers, r egistrars and I.T. teams worked through the nights and weekend to begin isolating damage, restoring systems and ensuring the safety of patients was not...Read more
2017 21 Apr
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) welcomes the announcement by NHS England that of the intention to roll out emergency mechanical thrombectomy in hospitals. The implementation of this procedure more widely will clearly reduce disability and long term complications for people with stroke. However there needs to be a clear policy to recruit...Read more
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
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
2017 03 Feb
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) welcomes the second edition of the “ Standards for provision of teleradiology within the United Kingdom ” released in December 2016 by The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). The standards update the guidance previously issued by the RCR in 2010. With the current shortage of radiologists teleradiology...Read more
2016 30 Nov
(Left to right) Dawn Philips, Sales and Marketing Leader, GE Healthcare and Jacqueline Fowler, CEO at BIR £1,000 funding offered for award designed to promote worldwide innovation in radiation safety The BIR/GE Radiation Safety Travel award is a new initiative which aims to share best practice in radiation safety. Participants are...Read more
2016 17 Nov
Dr Tilman Emrich is awarded Barclay Medal Barclay Medal Winner On 3 November 2016, at the BIR Annual Congress, Dr Tilman Emrich was awarded the Barclay Medal. He was presented with the award by the President of the BIR, Mr Andy Rogers. Dr Emrich won his award for his paper: “Cardiac Magnetic Resonance enables diagnosis in...Read more
2016 28 Oct
(Left to right) Dawn Philips, Sales and Marketing Leader, GE Healthcare and Jacqueline Fowler, CEO at BIR. £1,000 funding offered for award designed to promote worldwide innovation in radiation safety The BIR/GE Radiation Safety Travel award is a new initiative which aims to share best practice in radiation safety. Participants are asked...Read more
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
2016 21 Oct
Download crossword and word search for your team and waiting room. Suitable for radiology and radiotherapy departments, cancer charities, patient liaison staff and anyone involved in International Day of Radiology or World Radiography Day 2016. To commemorate the International Day of Radiology on 8 November 2016, which this year is...Read more
2016 13 Oct
“Radiotherapy, the cancer treatment of the past or future?” was the title of a presentation delivered to members of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee (P&SC) on 10 October 2016 at the House of Commons. The talk was organised jointly by the BIR and IPEM. The multidisciplinary presentation, chaired by Stephen Metcalfe MP, was delivered...Read more
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