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.
Ultrasound, chiefly transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS), is the preferred imaging modality for assessing female pelvic anatomy, making it an important gynaecological investigation. TVUS is unique in that it acts not only as an imaging modality but as a dynamic examination, and as such many findings cannot be determined from stored static images alone. This means, more […]
Dr Uzo Sampson, Miss Jackie Ross
King's College Hospital, London
It is an exciting time for the NHS Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) Service. Two NHS PBT centres, developed with a £250 million investment by NHS England, are now up and running: the Christie Hospital treated its first patient in 2018 and University College London Hospital (UCLH) at the end of last year. Self-catering accommodation near […]
Dr Romelie Rieu, Prof Chris Nutting
The Royal Marsden Hospital
The assessment of change in tumour burden is a crucial step for the evaluation of the activity and efficacy of novel cancer therapies in solid tumours. Clinical trials require imaging to be evaluated according to specific evaluation criteria to determine disease status. The most employed is Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours (RECIST v1.1). However, […]
Georgina Hopkinson, Dr Jonathan Taylor, Dr Peter Metherall, Dr Edward Johnston, Judith Sugden, Dr Christina Messiou
The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The treatment of cancer with systemic therapy is increasingly personalised to the patient, with drug regimens chosen based on the genetic and molecular profile of the tumour. In comparison, radiotherapy treatment is rarely individualised to the patient, with doses and fractionation schedules based on those used in clinical trials, despite it being known that tumour […]
Angus Killean, Iain Phillips, William Nailon, Duncan McLaren
Edinburgh Cancer Centre, University of Edinburgh
Radiographs are the mainstay for longitudinal assessment of hip implants. Thus, recognition of prosthetic devices and associated complications is crucial. This article describes common types of hip arthroplasties in current use, outlines a systematic approach to review postoperative radiographs and highlights the most common complications.
Dr Cleofina Furtado, Dr Suchi Gaba, Dr Udara Kularatne
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a relatively inexpensive outpatient radiographic procedure that has been performed for over a century. It provides an assessment of the uterus and fallopian tubes and is used in the evaluation of primary and secondary infertility. Other indications include the post-operative assessment of tubal ligation or reanastomosis, investigation of recurrent spontaneous abortions and […]
Dr Richard J C Dunham
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Imaging plays an important role in clinical decision making for patients. The exponential rise in the use of cross-sectional imaging over recent years has resulted in an increase in the prevalence of asymptomatic incidental findings, reported to be as high as 23.6% of CT studies with incidental ovarian lesions occurring in up to 6.6% of […]
Dr Geetanjali Kakar, Dr Nishat Bharwani
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Full-field digital mammography (FFDM) is currently the first preference of breast imaging technique, yet breast cancer detection rate on FFDM is affected by different factors including breast density. Breast density in addition to the masking effect has also been established as a factor independently associated with the risk of breast cancer development. The risk of […]
Dr Elisabetta Giannotti
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust