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 use of clinical MRI has risen exponentially since its introduction, due to its ability to deliver superior soft tissue contrast when compared to CT. However, its utility extends beyond structural imaging. MRI exploits two fundamental physical processes to produce an image: Magnetic resonance provides spatial information, the frequency of protons (abundant as hydrogen nuclei […]
Chris Moore
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
4D-MRI aims to temporally resolve motion in three spatial dimensions. The term was introduced in 2005 by von Siebenthal et al, who developed a method for proton therapy planning. Following the nomenclature of Stemkens et al’s 4D-MRI review, one can distinguish between respiratory-correlated 4D-MRI, which consists of volumetric images depicting different phases of the respiratory […]
Dr Andreas Wetscherek
The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden
AI applications in the field of breast imaging have gained a great deal of interest. Despite the use of computer-aided detection in breast screening having been studied in the past, it was not until the last decade that developments in machine learning and processing power made it possible to apply AI to digital imaging and […]
Dr Gerald Lip, Sarah Philip, Michelle Cumming, Lana Fairburn
North East Scotland Breast Screening Centre
The development of transvaginal ultrasound scanning (TVS) continues to revolutionise the diagnosis and management of gynaecological pathology. As well as providing assessment of pelvic morphology, high resolution dynamic imaging enables assessment of pelvic mobility that is not possible with other imaging modalities such as MRI. As an intimate examination, it is paramount that operators strive […]
Roxanne Sicklen
Barnet Hospital
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
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
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
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