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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.

May 27, 2025

An overview of the PROSECCA project

Up to half of prostate cancer patients receive radiotherapy as part of their treatment and, although it is effective at destroying cancerous lesions deep within the body, this comes at the cost of damaging healthy, or normal, tissues. With 78% of prostate cancer patients surviving for 10 years or more, limiting life-changing side effects for […]

Professor Bill Nailon, Dr David Noble, Zhuolin Yang, Sarah Elliot, Alasdair Rutherford, Dr Tony Hallam, Dr George Beckett, Professor Duncan McLaren

Edinburgh Cancer Centre; University of Edinburgh; Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre

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May 27, 2025

Image-guided and adaptive radiotherapy for cervical cancer

The established treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer is chemoradiotherapy with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and weekly Cisplatin followed by intrauterine brachytherapy. Radiotherapy for cervix cancer is associated with acute and long-term toxicity to adjacent pelvic organs (bladder, bowel, rectum) as they lie in close proximity to the radiotherapy target volume of the cervix, uterus, […]

Benjamin Thomas, Susan Lalondrelle

Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Institute of Cancer Research, London

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April 28, 2025

Total body PET imaging: the changing radionuclide imaging landscape in the UK

Non-invasive radionuclide imaging has transformed clinical practice through enabling earlier diagnosis than before, more comprehensive staging, and monitoring of disease progression and therapy response. The quantitative nature of PET and widespread availability of standard radiopharmaceuticals, in particular [18F]FDG, have contributed to PET’s success. However, until recently, in order to capture information ‘from eyes to thighs’, […]

Professor Alexander Hammers; Dr Samantha Terry

King's College London

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April 28, 2025

An overview of CZT technology

The gamma camera has been a stalwart of nuclear medicine for many years. First described in 1958 by Hal Anger, the gamma camera is still the most used instrument for nuclear medicine imaging studies. While the transition to rotating tomographic SPECT systems and the incorporation of CT for SPECT attenuation correction and localisation has changed […]

Professor John C Dickson

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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April 28, 2025

Assessment of the cervix and vagina in the routine transvaginal scan

Views of the cervix in a routine transvaginal scan are usually obtained when assessing the appearance and size of the uterus, and the vagina is visualised as the probe is first introduced, while in the introitus view. It is easy to overlook these structures and to concentrate mainly on assessing the uterus and the ovaries. […]

Naomi Goldsworthy, Angela Clough

Derriford Hospital

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May 1, 2025

Dos and don’ts for a clinically useful gynaecology scan and report

A clinically useful gynaecological ultrasound scan and report is pivotal to the patient’s ongoing management. The referring clinician should have their clinical question answered, a diagnosis given for any abnormal findings and, where appropriate, recommendation for further investigation or referral to a specialist team. This is particularly pertinent with regards to the gynaecological patient. A […]

Alison Smith

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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May 1, 2025

Identifying risk in multiple pregnancies with high quality ultrasound and imaging innovation

From routine screening to high risk assessment in obstetrics, gynaecology and breast imaging, it is critical to start with – and maintain – high image quality across ultrasound for the benefit of women’s health. Every examination is important. If we look at multiple pregnancies and the associated risks it is clear that superior image quality […]

Jane Hanford

Canon Medical Systems UK

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March 18, 2025

Artificial intelligence in detecting paediatric fractures: where are we now?

Paediatric fractures make up a large part of the acute paediatric workload both in the emergency department and community-based care, such as urgent care and walk-in centres. Paediatric fractures can be very subtle, posing a diagnostic challenge for the untrained eye. Missed fractures can have a significant impact in children, including opportunities to raise safeguarding […]