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Exploring factors influencing TVUS acceptance among ethnic minority and white British women in the UK

Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is a pivotal diagnostic tool in gynaecology, offering high accuracy in detecting pelvic pathologies. Despite its clinical efficacy, TVUS faces significant acceptance barriers, particularly among ethnic minority women in the UK. This mixed-methods study investigates cultural, informational and gender-based factors influencing TVUS acceptance across diverse ethnic groups. Twelve women from varied ethnic […]

Nargis Begum

Nargis Begum

Royal Stoke University Hospital

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The ultrasound appearances of non-tubal ectopic pregnancies

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the ultrasound characteristics of non-tubal ectopic pregnancies, which account for approximately five per cent of all ectopic pregnancies. Unlike tubal ectopics, non-tubal variants pose greater diagnostic challenges and carry increased risks of morbidity and mortality due to delayed recognition. The author emphasises the importance of a systematic transvaginal […]

Naomi Page

Dr Naomi Page

The Hurley Group, London

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Automated breast ultrasound in breast screening: UK insights from the BRAID trial

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the role and implementation of automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) in breast cancer screening, particularly for women with dense breast tissue. ABUS is emerging as a valuable adjunct to mammography in breast cancer screening, especially for dense breast tissue. Dense breasts not only reduce mammographic sensitivity but also increase […]

Iris Illajbeu

Dr Iris Allajbeu

University of Cambridge

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Preventing and minimising work-related musculoskeletal disorders among sonography practitioners

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are a significant concern in the healthcare sector, particularly among sonographers due to repetitive scanning movements, awkward postures and physical strain. With a global prevalence ranging from 63 per cent to 91 per cent, WRMSDs can lead to chronic pain, reduced mobility and early career exit. This article explores the multifactorial […]

Prof Vivien Gibbs

Professor Vivien Gibbs

University of the West of England, Bristol

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Lipoma vs atypical lipomatous tumour: key differences and diagnostic difficulties

This article provides a detailed comparison between lipomas and atypical lipomatous tumours (ALT), focusing on their clinical presentation, ultrasound features and management strategies. Soft tissue masses are frequently encountered in clinical practice, with lipomas being the most common benign type. ALTs, although less common, are locally aggressive and pose diagnostic challenges due to their similarity […]

Mark Charnock and Catharine Berry

Mark Charnock, Catharine Berry

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Ultrasound scanning of the appendix

Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain in both children and adults, and remains the most frequent abdominal surgical emergency globally, with approximately 50,000 acute appendicectomies performed annually in the UK. Timely diagnosis is key for optimising outcomes with appropriate treatment. Delays in diagnosis and initiation of treatment can lead […]

Ruth Reeve

Dr Ruth Reeve, Dr Anmol Gangi-Burton, Dr Althaf Abdul Rasheed, Dr Mohammad Hussein Abdi

Portsmouth University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Point-of-care ultrasound for suspected testicular torsion: are we nuts?

Traditionally, ultrasound scans are performed in the radiology department. However, ultrasound’s many advantages – such as portability, lack of radiation, repeatability and speed of interpretation – have made it attractive to multiple healthcare settings and specialities. In a modified, focused and less detailed way, ultrasound can be utilised as a rapid bedside diagnostic test, so-called […]

Nick Mani

Nick Mani, Julia Burkert-Milone

POCUS UK Group, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College London, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Poke the paunch with POCUS: gastrointestinal ultrasound in emergency medicine

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) continues to revolutionise the evaluation of abdominal complaints in emergency and acute settings. Its real-time diagnostic potential, portability and noninvasiveness make it a powerful tool in the clinician’s arsenal, particularly when gastrointestinal (GI) pathology is suspected. This article aims to highlight the clinical reasoning, technique and diagnostic markers that underpin effective gastrointestinal […]

Dr Anna Colclough, Dominic Craver

Lewisham Hospital

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