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November 10, 2025

Next generation imaging in advanced prostate cancer

Next generation imaging (NGI) techniques, particularly PSMA-PETCT and whole body MRI (WB-MRI), are transforming the diagnosis and management of advanced prostate cancer (APC). Traditional imaging methods like bone scans and CT often fall short due to low sensitivity, high false-positive rates and limited ability to detect soft tissue or marrow-based metastases. NGI addresses these limitations […]

Professor Anwar Padhani, Marie Fennessy, Will McGuire

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre

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March 18, 2025

The use of pre-existing imaging for routine MRI safety screening

Thorough MRI safety screening, to identify any internal implants or foreign bodies (FB), is essential for anyone entering the MRI environment. Screening is used to determine the presence of any MRI contraindications and allow the MRI status of any medical implants to be investigated so they can be scanned under the correct conditions. In 2018, […]

Hannah Barnsley

The Royal Marsden, Chelsea

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February 17, 2025

Clinical implementation of an MR-Sim in radiotherapy

MRI has had an emerging role in radiotherapy (RT) for a number of years, providing improved visualisation of the tumour and organs at risk (OAR) when compared with CT to improve contouring accuracy. A project team was established in 2016 to procure an MRI scanner designed specifically for RT planning to improve treatment accuracy. MRI […]

Sarah Whittle, Chris Forrest, Dr Richard Speight

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

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February 12, 2025

Top tips for imaging in hyperacute stroke

Acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) is the second leading cause of death and the third cause of death and disability worldwide. The estimated global cost of stroke is over $720 billion. In the UK, the incidence of stroke is over 110,000 and the prevalence of stroke is predicted to increase by 120% by 2035. Hyperacute stroke […]

Dr Liam Flynn, Dr Wazim Izzath

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

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January 16, 2025

MRI of the acute oncology patient

MRI, with its unrivalled soft tissue contrast, multiplanar and functional capability, plays an essential role in the imaging and subsequent management of patients with cancer. Among functional imaging techniques, diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) has significantly impacted oncological imaging over the past two decades. While DWI is primarily the focus of cancer research as a potential biomarker, […]

Erica Scurr

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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January 16, 2025

Comparing the effectiveness of MRI and ultrasound in the diagnosis of early-stage rheumatoid arthritis: a literature review

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory condition that damages the lining of synovial joints and subchondral bone marrow. RA progressively causes functional decline, which can lead to permanent pathological deformity and premature mortality due to cardiovascular co-morbidities. RA typically affects the smaller joints of the hands and feet; however, larger joints can […]

Jacob Worsley, Imogen Diggens

University of Suffolk

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January 16, 2025

Imaging in cancer of unknown primary

Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is an oncological diagnosis encompassing whole body disease sites. The term is used in the context of histologically confirmed epithelial malignancy where comprehensive clinical, radiological and pathological investigations fail to identify the organ of origin. CUP accounts for 1-2% of cancers worldwide with 8,100 new cases per year in the […]

Dr Dimitra Christodoulou, Dr Christian Kelly-Moreland

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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January 16, 2025

Incidental findings in multiparametric MRI of the prostate

Imaging is an integral part of diagnosis and treatment. Multiparametric MR prostate imaging is primarily done to evaluate the prostate and to identify targets for biopsy. This helps to reduce sampling errors and improve subsequent correct diagnosis and management of prostate cancers. It is called multiparametric imaging as various sequences such as T2W, T1W, DWI, […]

Dr Kiran Lingaraju, Dr Deepak Pai

Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital

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