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Clinical trials in proton beam therapy: what’s on the horizon?

Chris Nutting oncology proton beam therapy Romelie Rieu

It is an exciting time for the NHS Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) Service. Two NHS PBT centres, developed with a £250 million investment by NHS England, are now up and running: the Christie Hospital treated its first patient in 2018 and University College London Hospital (UCLH) at the end of last year. Self-catering accommodation near the hospital is provided for patients and a carer travelling far from home.

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Strategic workforce planning in nuclear medicine: building capacity for a sustainable future (a Swansea perspective)

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) outlines a strategic approach to workforce planning in nuclear medicine, addressing rising demand for hybrid imaging, radionuclide therapy and DXA services. Aligned with national policies such as Health Education and Improvement Wales and ‘A Healthier Wales’, the strategy focuses on building a technically agile, multidisciplinary workforce. Key drivers include […]

Monica Martins

Monica Martins, Neil Hartman

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Translation of PET radiotracers and innovative analysis methods to the clinic in the era of total body PET

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution and future potential of PET imaging, particularly in the context of total body PET technology. PET has evolved dramatically since its inception in the 1950s, advancing from basic scanners to sophisticated total body PET systems. These innovations, alongside the development of more selective radiotracers, have significantly […]

Professor Adriana Tavares

Professor Adriana Tavares

The University of Edinburgh

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Imaging of abdominal congenital vascular anomalies in dogs and cats

This article provides a comprehensive overview of congenital vascular anomalies in the abdomen of dogs and cats, focusing primarily on portosystemic shunts (PSS) and arterioportal communications. These anomalies, though uncommon, are clinically significant and often present in young animals with symptoms such as poor growth, gastrointestinal issues and neurological signs due to toxins bypassing the […]

Dr Mark Plested

Dr Mark Plested

Lumbry Park Veterinary Hospital

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