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.
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is the oldest medical imaging and radiation oncology society in the world. Since its foundation in 1897 as the Röntgen Society, it has welcomed everyone involved in these fields as members on an equal basis, regardless of professional background or status. In 2021, the BIR was considering ways of […]
Professor Stephen Keevil
The BIR, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Soft tissue sarcomas pose a unique challenge in the realm of oncology due to their rarity and diverse histological subtypes. Multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaboration is essential for timely diagnosis and management, drawing upon the expertise of radiologists, surgeons, oncologists, histopathologists and clinical nurse specialists. Ultrasound is the primary choice in the initial assessment of soft […]
Dr Henry de Boer, Dr Ibrahim Azam
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Retained pregnancy tissue (RPT) is a common complication affecting many women following delivery, miscarriage and termination of pregnancy. The use of transvaginal ultrasound remains the most accurate imaging modality for assessing symptomatic women. However, diagnostic accuracy is heavily dependent on a number of factors. Prompt, accurate diagnosis of RPT is essential to identify women who […]
Ellie Hulme, Jemma Johns
King's College Hospital, King's College London
Oesophageal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the UK, with a 10-year survival rate of just 12%. Despite advances in diagnosis and curative treatment, the number of deaths from oesophageal cancer remains high, with over 50% of patients diagnosed with stage IV (incurable) disease. It is potentially curable with surgery […]
Dr Nicholas Vennart
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) is an imaging methodology that offers high resolution visualisation on the trajectory of a single radiolabelled particle as it moves within a given system. Diverging from PET, where g-rays from positron annihilation serve to image radiolabelled tracers (radiopharmaceuticals), PEPT leverages the fact that all emitted photons originate from a singular […]
Juan Pellico, Rafael T M Rosales
King's College London, St Thomas' Hospital
PET is a compelling technology in the fight against some of the most common causes of death. PET scanners sensitively measure biological and biochemical processes in the body by measuring the location of radioactive molecules (radiotracers) following their injection into patients. However, traditional PET technologies can only image part of the body, meaning that multiple […]
Dr Juliana Maynard
Medicines Discovery Catapult; National PET Imaging Platform
Early whole body trauma CT is indicated in initial assessment of blunt trauma patients with concern about possible significant injury. The primary goal of trauma imaging is to identify life-threatening conditions rapidly and accurately, in order to guide the appropriate management of patients. This article reviews clinically important CT findings that are important not to […]
Dr Michail Klontzas, Dr Lisa Meacock
King's College Hospital
Neurovascular imaging practices have evolved significantly over recent years, particularly with the advances in AI. This synopsis aims to provide the reader with an overview of the current imaging techniques in the diagnosis and management of emergency neurovascular conditions. The most common neurovascular emergency is stroke (ischaemic and haemorrhagic), whereas neurovascular injuries (traumatic and iatrogenic) […]
Dr Fathallah Islim, Dr Mustafa Altarqane, Dr Nayyar Saleem
Leeds General Infirmary