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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.

An evaluation of changes to pelvic US referrals from primary care in line with NICE guidelines

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust has specific guidelines for accepting pelvic ultrasound scans (USS) from primary care; however, not all referrals comply with the NICE guidance. In 2018 the stakeholders in the trust’s radiology department, including consultant gynaecologist Dr Andrea Sanderson and consultant sonographer Alison McGuinness, began the process of changing the way pelvic USS […]

Melanie Harrison

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

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When to ablate renal tumours?

Renal cancer is the seventh most common cancer in the UK. The majority of these are picked up incidentally when patients have scans for other symptoms. By the time patients have typical symptoms of renal cancer, such as abdominal pain or haematuria, the tumour may be quite advanced.

Dr Salil Karkhanis

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham

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Management of upper GI bleed

One of the most common medical emergencies in the UK is acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), with approximately one presentation reported every six minutes. Overall incidence of UGIB in the UK ranges from 84-172 per 100,000 of the population per year. Despite the advancement in medical therapies, the overall hospital mortality rate is still high […]

Dr Peng Kwan Ng, Dr Elizabeth O'Grady

Aintree University Hospital

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Ready patient one? Could a virtual experience help as a preparatory tool prior to MRI scanning?

The prospect of undergoing any diagnostic imaging procedure can evoke concern and anxiety among patients, perhaps most notably in the case of MRI. Despite ongoing developments in scanner technology, the persistence of scan-related anxiety and claustrophobia remains a challenge in clinical practice. This primarily stems from the inherent nature of the imaging procedure and physical […]

Darren Hudson, Dr Christine Heales

InHealth Group, University of Exeter

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Composite DICOM image for measurement of femoral and tibial angle of torsions

The accurate measurement of tibial and femoral angles of torsion plays an important role in evaluating torsional deformities of the lower limbs. Quantifying the severity of abnormal bone rotation helps guide treatment decisions, including the potential need for derotational osteotomy procedures. Currently, CT is considered the gold standard for measuring torsional angles related to deformities […]

Bahman Kasmai, Martin Doddington, Dr Samantha Low, Dr Geeta Kapoor

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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The current use of 3D printing in radiotherapy

After many years, 3D printing is very well established in industry and some medical applications. Not only does it play a major role in component development and prototype design but there is now the industrial production of components, known as additive manufacturing. The complexity of printers and the range of materials is extensive; plastics, powder, […]

John Mills

Print Easy Acrylic Shells

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Second-look ultrasound after MRI

The use of MRI to stage breast cancer and its use as a screening tool in the very high risk (VHR) screening cohort have increased hugely over the past 15 years. This has been driven partly by the increasing range of breast conserving surgical techniques that are available. Recalling patients back to ultrasound for further […]

Dr Tamara Suaris

St Bartholomew's Hospital, Queen Mary University of London

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Wire-free localisation techniques for impalpable breast lesions

The mainstay of treatment for most breast cancers is breast conserving surgery. Impalpable breast lesions usually require image-guided localisation in advance of surgery, which facilitates the surgeon in identifying the target intraoperatively, allowing the area of disease to be excised with clear margins, while also ensuring that excess normal tissue is not removed. In this […]

Dr Simon Lowes

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

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