Scientific articles

Welcome to our scientific articles section, where we present the latest research and advancements in the field of medical imaging. This section is dedicated to providing healthcare professionals, researchers, and students with access to cutting-edge studies, innovative techniques, and comprehensive reviews. Our curated selection of scientific articles covers a wide range of topics, from diagnostic imaging and radiology to imaging technology and clinical applications. Join us in exploring the forefront of medical imaging science, staying informed about the latest discoveries, and advancing your knowledge in this dynamic field.

MRI in bladder cancer staging: from principles to practice

Bladder cancer is a common and heterogeneous malignancy in which accurate local staging is critical, as management differs fundamentally between non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive disease. While cystoscopy and transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) remain central to both diagnosis and treatment, they have recognised limitations in assessing depth of invasion, with muscle involvement underestimated in a […]

Tristan Barrett

Dr Tristan Barrett

Addenbrooke’s Hospital, University of Cambridge

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Breast screening in the UK: innovation, trust and the future of early detection

Breast screening remains one of the most effective population-level tools for detecting breast cancer early, when treatment is simpler and outcomes are significantly improved. In the UK, the NHS Breast Screening Programme plays a vital role in reducing mortality, yet its success depends heavily on public engagement at a time when services face rising demand, […]

Cheryl Lobo

Miss Cheryl Lobo

St John and St Elizabeth Hospital, London

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Beyond plumbing: the multidisciplinary ultrasound assessment of shock and hypotension in the emergency department

The management of shock is a time-critical challenge in emergency medicine and critical care. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has revolutionised this paradigm, offering rapid, non-invasive bedside assessments. Recognising its diagnostic power, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine formally mandates ‘ultrasound-assisted shock assessment’ as a core competency. However, shock is a profound systemic derangement requiring more than […]

Nick Mani

Dr Nick Mani, Dr Gokul Sagar Bailur

POCUS UK

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We are working on it: building a sustainable governance model for point‑of‑care ultrasound

Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is now used widely across acute, community and primary care settings, supporting earlier clinical decision making and improving patient flow. As its use expands, imaging networks and clinical services increasingly recognise the need for a more consistent, governance led approach that aligns POCUS with wider diagnostic priorities. This is not […]

Dr Kalpana Lakhani

Dr Kalpana Lakhani

Independent clinical ultrasound consultant

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Focused POCUS for chest pain

This article explores the role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the assessment of patients presenting with acute chest pain. Traditionally associated with areas such as abdominal imaging, POCUS is increasingly being used by clinicians in emergency and acute care settings to help identify or exclude several life-threatening causes of chest pain. The author emphasises that […]

Chris Yap

Dr Chris Yap

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Radiology without boundaries: designing workflow for a networked future

Radiology now sits at the centre of most clinical pathways of care across the UK healthcare system. At the same time, radiology has also evolved into a networked model in which distributed reporting practices, cross-site collaboration and subspeciality expertise embedded within multi-professional teams are a normal and essential part of everyday clinical practice. Demand for […]

Paige Ward

Paige Ward

AGFA HealthCare

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From procurement to post-market surveillance: a practical guide to AI governance in radiology

This article outlines practical guidance for governing AI in radiology, emphasising that successful implementation depends as much on governance and integration as on technical performance. Although many AI tools are clinically approved and widely available, relatively few are effectively used in practice, often due to challenges in workflow fit, infrastructure and oversight. AI governance is […]

Aditya Kale

Dr Alex Mankoo, Dr Sonam Vadera, Dr Sameer Gangoli, Dr Aditya Kale

University of Nottingham, University of Birmingham, University Hospitals Sussex, University of Birmingham

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Small changes, big impact: transforming an MSK injection service through Lean workflow redesign

This article describes how a radiology-led team at St James’s Hospital successfully transformed a severely constrained MSK corticosteroid injection service using Lean quality improvement principles. By early 2025, rising demand, fixed staffing and inefficient legacy workflows had led to a 25-month waiting time and a backlog of nearly 900 patients, with clear negative consequences for […]

James O'Riordan and Sian Kneafsey

James O’Riordan, Sian Kneafsey

St James's Hospital, Dublin

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