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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.

December 18, 2024

The use of abdominal ultrasound in small animal gastrointestinal medicine

Abdominal ultrasound is increasingly available in the veterinary sector in both primary care and specialist practice. This has led to its employment in gastrointestinal (GI) medicine. GI disorders, ie vomiting and diarrhoea, both acute and chronic disease form a large part of the primary care and specialist veterinary case load. When applied appropriately, abdominal ultrasound […]

Dr Rebecca Littler

Peninsula Vet Referrals

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January 16, 2025

Temporal enhancement characteristics of contrast-enhanced mammography

Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) is a functional imaging technique that is becoming increasingly widespread in clinical practice. This advanced mammographic technique utilises dual-energy subtraction mammography in combination with an intravenous iodinated contrast agent to produce two sets of diagnostic mammographic images. The low energy images are equivalent to a standard full field digital mammogram, while the […]

Dr Sarah Savarides

University of Dundee

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January 16, 2025

Double reporting with arbitration in the symptomatic setting – is it worth it?

National breast screening and high risk screening mammograms in the UK are all double reported with arbitration. However, with regard to symptomatic mammogram reporting, the guidance does not stipulate that double reporting is required, which allows for variation in practice based on departmental protocols. Our service also double reported all non-breast screening mammograms, including symptomatic […]

Laura Sewell, Dr Kirsty McNeil, Dr Sarah Savarides

NHS Tayside, University of Dundee

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October 16, 2024

Motion in myocardial perfusion PET

Myocardial perfusion PET is a well established technique for assessing obstructive coronary artery and coronary microvascular diseases. It has been shown to be superior to SPECT imaging in image quality, prognostic information, scan time and lower radiation dose for both the patient and operators. Through the creation of dynamic images, PET also provides the ability […]

Dr Ian Armstrong

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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October 16, 2024

PSMA PET scanning in practice

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the world, predicted to rise by 15% by 2025, while detection in late stage disease increased from 3.9% to 8.2% over the past decade in the USA. Primary investigations for clinical diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer include blood tests, biopsy and imaging techniques such as […]

Rayjanah Allie, Dr Dimitris Priftakis, Professor Jamshed Bomanji

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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October 16, 2024

A workplace buddy system

Originating from the US Army in World War II, battle buddies ensured that soldiers had someone to watch their back, provide emotional support and share decision making. Having been adopted by the military, aviation and the police force, healthcare and in particular nursing has now welcomed this support model, which has proven to be a […]

Joanne Roebuck

Spire Claremont Hospital

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October 16, 2024

Education and training of the radiography workforce when caring for people living with dementia

As the population ages, the prevalence of dementia continues to rise. Dementia is an umbrella term for several diseases affecting memory, cognitive abilities, mood and behaviour changes that interfere significantly with a person’s ability to maintain their activities of daily living. Although age is the strongest known risk factor for dementia, it is not a […]

Dr Rob Higgins, Dr Adam Spacey, Professor Anthea Innes

University of Salford; McMaster University, Canada

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September 11, 2024

Testing the quality of image processing for human and AI readers

Generally, there are two main types of image processing applied to radiographic images: •pre-processing, which undertakes corrections for detector and x-ray field non-uniformities such as detector structural noise (‘for processing’). •post-processing, which aims to display the image optimally for the reader (‘for presentation’). This article discusses post-processing and focuses on mammography.