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St Josephs Hospital in Newport hosts first CT study day
The event, held earlier this month, was part of the hospital's third annual study day series, following two MRI-focused CPD events.
Designed to coincide with the recent installation of a state-of-the-art CT suite, the study day was attended by specialist radiographers from across Wales and beyond.
The new suite features a Canon Aquilion One/Insight Edition scanner and Centargo Medrad power injector.
Sponsored by Canon Medical Systems and Bayer, the free event offered attendees a full day of high-quality educational content, networking opportunities, and exclusive access to St Joseph's diagnostic imaging facilities.
Laura Taylor, specialist radiographer at St Joseph's Hospital, said: "Events of this nature are an essential component of ongoing professional development, yet in-person educational opportunities remain limited in Wales.
"We are immensely grateful to our sponsors and colleagues for enabling us to deliver such a successful day."
The programme included a range of presentations from speakers across the UK.
Stuart Baines, consultant radiographer at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, opened with a session on CT head reporting.
Dr John Dreisbach, a Glasgow-based radiologist, delivered a standout presentation on advanced and emergency cardiac CT.
Mr Hariharan, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, discussed the role of CT imaging in surgical precision, while Dr Sue Kearney, a radiologist from Lancashire, spoke about the growing relevance of post-mortem CT in forensic imaging.
A comprehensive overview of cardiac pathology was provided by Dr Obaid from Morriston Hospital.
The event concluded with presentations from Canon and Bayer, followed by a guided tour of St Joseph's imaging department.
Attendees were able to view the newly installed Canon Insight CT scanner and Bayer Centargo injector.
Feedback from attendees was positive, with Ms Taylor adding: "Beyond supporting CPD, events like this foster cross-organisational collaboration, stimulate service innovation, and provide a platform to showcase the exceptional work taking place at St Joseph's.
"We extend our sincere thanks to our speakers, sponsors, the wider St Joe's team, and all those who joined us."
The team now plans to expand its educational offering with additional CPD events, including evening lectures and half-day workshops.
