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.
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
AGFA HealthCare
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 […]
Dr Alex Mankoo, Dr Sonam Vadera, Dr Sameer Gangoli, Dr Aditya Kale
University of Nottingham, University of Birmingham, University Hospitals Sussex, University of Birmingham
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, Sian Kneafsey
St James's Hospital, Dublin
Choledocholithiasis, or common bile duct stones (CBDS), is a recurrent gallstone disease requiring accurate diagnosis to prevent potential severe complications such as pancreatitis or cholangitis. This systematic review evaluates the diagnostic performance of MR cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) versus endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in detecting CBDS. MRCP, a non-invasive imaging modality recommended by NICE for initial evaluation, offers […]
Sara Samhat, Imogen Diggens
University of Suffolk
Supervision has been given a central place within the NHS Long-term Workforce Plan (2023) which states that the subject should be a core responsibility for maintaining high quality patient care alongside continuous development and protected time for training. Clinical supervision is included within standard 4.8 of the Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency […]
Josh Waters, John Williams, Adam Prout
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
This article explores the clinical factors influencing the psychological wellbeing of diagnostic radiographers in the UK, emphasising the correlation between the radiographer’s wellbeing and the quality of patient care. Although often perceived as being a purely technical role, radiographers have a key role in most patients’ care pathways, often working in emotionally demanding and challenging […]
Dr Fiona MacGregor, Dr Katherine Swainston
Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University
End-exhale breath-hold (EEBH) is a radiotherapy motion-management technique designed to minimise respiratory-induced organ motion, particularly for thoracic and upper abdominal cancers. Because end expiration is a passive and highly stable phase of breathing, EEBH allows clinicians to immobilise internal anatomy with high reproducibility. This stability reduces geometric uncertainty, improves image quality by minimising motion artefacts […]
Marina Khan, Dr Asad Qureshi
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London
Radiotherapy services across the UK continue to face significant workforce challenges, with national shortages affecting clinical oncologists, therapeutic radiographers, clinical scientists, technologists and engineers. Traditional careers engagement methods often struggle to convey the technological nature of radiotherapy, particularly in non-clinical settings such as schools, careers fairs and public events. In response, the East of England, […]
Michelle Bates, Katy Lowery, Helen Baines
East of England Radiotherapy; Northern Radiotherapy; Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust