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For decades, radiology has advanced through remarkable improvements in image acquisition – yet the final link in the diagnostic chain, the display, often receives less attention than it deserves. As radiologists increasingly divide their time between hospital workstations and home reading setups, one principle has become clear: diagnostic accuracy depends on much more than resolution […]
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Modern radiology operates at a scale that makes traditional oversight increasingly difficult. Drawing on international audit data and recent evidence, this article examines how measuring imaging appropriateness can help close the gap between regulatory intent and everyday clinical practice. The contemporary practice of clinical radiology sits at a precarious intersection between technological brilliance and systemic […]
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A new study from the Royal College of Radiologists offers up the latest data point in a worrying trend: workforce shortages have become a major driver of England’s diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment backlog, with a 31% shortfall in clinical radiologists projected to grow to 41% in just five years. Fewer radiologists mean longer wait […]
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Across the United Kingdom, too many people still lose a leg to peripheral artery disease (PAD). It is a life-changing event that often follows months of pain, slow-healing wounds, and repeated contact with healthcare services. The guidance is clear, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) sets out what good PAD care […]
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Introduction Breast imaging is at the heart of early cancer detection, risk assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up care. With large scale screening programs now in place, radiologists face increasing pressure: more cases to read, more complexity to manage, and higher expectations for accuracy and consistency. At the same time, reporting must be standardised, guideline-compliant, and […]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping radiology. From accelerating diagnosis to improving workflows, the promise of AI is immense. Yet one truth remains: AI is only as good as the data that powers it. Radiology sits on a treasure trove of imaging studies, but much of this data exists in fragmented, inconsistent, or incomplete forms. To […]
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MRI safety is the elephant in the room, a problem too many hospitals continue to overlook, and the consequences are far too real. Every single day, an MRI-related accident occurs in the UK. As scan volumes grow and wait lists stretch longer, the risks to both patients and staff are quietly escalating. Hospitals are doing […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining radiology, not just by automating routine processes but by enabling deeper clinical insights. It holds the power to detect anomalies earlier, reduce interpretation errors, and optimise workflow efficiency. From our experience at Rosenfield Health, we believe that for AI to fulfil this promise, two critical challenges must be addressed: access […]
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As resource pressures continue in emergency departments across the country, patients with relatively minor injuries are increasingly redirected to minor injuries units or triaged by specialist nursing teams with the power to request and review imaging services. While this has real benefits in terms of reducing waiting times and focusing emergency resources on the most […]
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