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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.

November 15, 2023

Creating a sustainable interventional oncology service for the future

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

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November 15, 2023

Point-of-care ultrasound: what is being imaged and for what purposes?

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

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November 15, 2023

Point-of-care ultrasound and PACS

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

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November 15, 2023

Can point-of-care ultrasound reduce clinical demands on radiology?

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

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October 11, 2023

Nuclear medicine theragnostics: walk before you run

Theragnostic nuclear medicine is a much discussed topic in nuclear medicine and is currently discussed and debated in clinical oncology with great interest and optimism. Radionuclide theragnostics generally pairs diagnostic biomarkers with radiolabelled therapeutic agents that share a specific target within the diseased cells or tissues. The clinical indications are expanding, with evolving evidence. Incorporating […]

Dr Gopinath Gnanasegaran, Dr Shaunak Navalkissoor

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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October 11, 2023

SPECT/CT for foot and ankle pathologies

Foot and ankle injuries are common, chronic pain is prevalent and many patients present with symptoms that cannot be fully explained by conventional imaging techniques. This article will explore the increasing role of SPECT/CT in the investigation of common foot and ankle pathologies. Conventional diagnostic techniques such as plain radiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI currently […]

Dr Luke Zhu, Dr Malavika Nathan

West Midlands Deanery; Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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October 11, 2023

123I-Ioflupane progression studies – avoiding pitfalls

Ioflupane (DaTSCAN) is a well established diagnostic tool for diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), as well as dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Ioflupane binds to the dopamine active transporters in the presynaptic membrane of the dopaminergic nerve terminals (DNT). Dopaminergic pathways in the brain are involved in various brain functions. Degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in […]

Dr Alp Notghi, Mr Joseph O'Brien

City Hospital

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October 11, 2023

Generic implant safety procedures for assessing patients with implants prior to MRI scanning: results from a UK-wide survey

While MRI is generally very safe, undergoing an MRI scan can present multiple risks to patients with certain implants. Given that between a quarter and a third of patients who present for their MRI scan will have an implant, assessing patient suitability for MRI and managing this risk can pose a significant challenge. Ideally the […]