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.
Einstein once said: “To look to the future, we must first look back upon the past,” and it is interesting to note that the very first prostate biopsies performed in the early 20th century by Benjamin Barringer at Memorial Hospital in New York were obtained via the perineum (the skin overlying the prostate). The close […]
Dr Olly Hulson
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The first commercial 3D ultrasound unit was introduced into clinical practice in 1989. Rapid advancements in ultrasound technology, including improvements in machines, software and transducers, have enabled the acquisition of faster and higher resolution 3D images. These advances have facilitated the storage, manipulation and analysis of 3D volumes, providing valuable assistance in accurate assessments and […]
Jayne Lander
University of Oxford
Quality assurance (QA) is essential to ensure the safety of patients, through checking the integrity, function and accuracy of equipment, and is mandatory under the Health and Social Care Act. A QA programme is also required by inspecting bodies and accreditation schemes such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI). […]
Dr Nick Dudley
Multi-Medix
In the veterinary setting many breeds suffer sudden onset symptoms affecting mobility and causing acute pain. Dogs with acute presentation of symptoms have a range of differential diagnosis and without advanced imaging it would not be possible to treat these effectively. Some breeds are genetically conditioned to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). For example, in a […]
Steven Edwards
Dovecote Veterinary Hospital
Interventional oncology (IO) has long established itself to be the fourth pillar of cancer care, along with medical, surgical and radiation therapies. With emphasis on minimally invasive cancer treatment, IO uses image guidance to treat patients with cancer using a range of innovative medical technologies and is recommended by The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). […]
Helen Hoi Lam Ng, Dr Vinson Wai-Shun Chan, Professor Tze Min Wah
University of Leeds, Royal Derby Hospital, St James's University Hospital
Across almost all healthcare settings, professions and specialisms, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS; the immediate or concurrent integration of ultrasound imaging into delivery of care or decision making by a treating or triaging clinician) is a rapidly expanding field of ultrasound imaging. POCUS has the potential to increase patient accessibility to imaging-informed care and to create new […]
Dr Mike Smith
Cardiff University
The use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been spreading over the past two decades. It is performed outside of the radiology department and may take place in the emergency department (ED), intensive care unit, inpatient ward, operating room, outpatients or in the pre-hospital environment. There has been a growing adoption of POCUS in recent years […]
Dr Chris Yap
Northern General Hospital
At the same time as radiology departments experience workforce pressures across the whole multidisciplinary team, demands on radiology services are ever increasing. This leads to delays in the performance of examinations and subsequent reporting, and ultimately delays to appropriate patient care. Use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a tool aims to offer improved diagnostic accuracy […]
Dr Latif Rahman, Dr Florina Stanley, Dr Nicholas Smallwood
University Hospitals Leicester, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust