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 National CT Colonography Training and Accreditation Programme (NCTCTAP) was created to enhance and improve CT colonography (CTC) training in the UK. This initiative was supported by NHS England and pump primed by Health Education England (HEE) as part of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan in London.
Rachel Baldwin-Cleland, Dr Ingrid Britton, Dr Jawaad Farrukh
St Mark's Hospital, London; University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust
The diagnostic uses of ultrasound in liver cancer are well established. Ultrasound plays a key role in surveillance, biopsy and, increasingly, in characterisation, with the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). The treatment of liver cancer using ultrasound is perhaps less well appreciated. Ultrasound is used in the treatment of liver cancer in two ways: firstly […]
Dr Peter Littler, Dr Benjamin Stenberg
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Doppler effect was first described by Christian Andreas Doppler in 1842. However, it was not until the mid-1950s that Doppler shift techniques were first used to monitor heart and peripheral blood vessel pulsations. The further development of Doppler imaging technologies with the detection of blood flow through the heart and peripheral vessels took place […]
Dr Kate Bryant, Dr Rhys Morris
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
The role of radionuclide molecular imaging in oncology with 2-deoxy-2-[fluorine-18] fluoro-D-glucose (18F-FDG) is well established. There is ample evidence to support the role of 18F-FDG PETCT in various clinical scenarios and cancer types. However, there has been a phenomenal expansion in non-FDG PET radiopharmaceuticals for use in clinical oncology. 68Ga is a well established radionuclide […]
Dr Gopinath Gnanasegaran
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Breast cancer staging is a complex process, mainly due to the heterogeneous phenotype of the tumour. In early breast cancer, assessed by primary tumour size and nodal status, contrast-enhanced CT thorax, abdomen and pelvis (CECT) for staging is not indicated unless there are clinical symptoms of metastatic disease because the risk of distant spread in […]
Dr Lyn Zimmo, Dr Stefan Voo, Professor Sabina Dizdarevic
University Hospitals Sussex; University College London
Hybrid imaging is an integral part of nuclear medicine services. The possibility to combine morphologic and functional data has changed patient pathways and had a major impact in the diagnosis and management of oncology patients. CT using contrast enhancement (ceCT) is an important tool to monitor anatomical change. However, with lymphoma imaging, delineation of pathologic […]
Ana Matos
West of Scotland PET Centre
The human breast is an epidermal appendage derived from apocrine glands. The adult breast base overlies the second to sixth ribs in the midclavicular line and lies anterior to the deep pectoral fascia, overlying the pectoralis major muscle and the serratus anterior muscle inferolaterally. It is enclosed in a split of the superficial fascia and […]
Dr Sarah J Vinnicombe
Thirlestaine Breast Centre
The significant workforce challenges facing breast screening and symptomatic services, covering both medical and radiographic staff groups, have been highlighted in a number of studies. For example, a survey of the four-tier radiographic workforce was published by Public Health England (PHE – now part of NHS England) in November 2016. This analysed current staffing, vacancy […]
Lyndsay Kinnear, Dr Megan Bydder, Dr Soujanya Gadde, Dr Caroline Parkin, Dr Mary Wilson
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust