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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.

March 16, 2022

Image guidance for soft tissue tumour biopsy in children

Historically, paediatric tumour biopsies were undertaken using an open surgical technique, but this is invasive and confers morbidity. Now, given the advances in paediatric interventional radiology (IR) techniques, there is a growing preference for tumour biopsies in children to be performed using a percutaneous image-guided technique as this has been shown to be accurate and […]

Rebecca Craig, Premal Patel, Kishore Minhas

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

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March 16, 2022

The life of a CT interventional radiographer

The number of CT interventional procedures has increased over the years due to its availability, superior visualisation and ease of use. Interventional procedures in CT use an array of complex instruments, and advancing medical technology is used to support consultant radiologists during interventional studies. This leaves little to no room for error. To manage and […]

Zainab Bello, Tatenda Lumeyu

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

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February 16, 2022

Harnessing the benefits of AI in the breast imaging pathway

The nature of modern radiology has resulted in extremely large volumes of images stored in local archives. This, combined with advances in computing power and improvements in machine learning techniques, means that AI systems are being developed that are powerful enough to be clinically valuable. In the UK breast screening programme, image data can be […]

Dr Richard Sidebottom, Dr Kevin Dunbar, Dr Louise Wilkinson

Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; NHS England and Improvement; Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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February 16, 2022

Small round masses – hints and tips

On mammography a mass is defined as a space occupying lesion, visible in two different projections, characterised by its shape and contour. This is to be distinguished from the asymmetric density which corresponds to a localised asymmetry without a defined contour and has a gradual density change at the margins. The smaller the lesion, the […]

Dr Ferdows Eskandari, Dr Nisha Sharma

St James's University Hospital

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February 16, 2022

Is there a role for advanced practitioners to deliver biopsy results?

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK, with an incidence of approximately 52,000 diagnosed each year. Women attending the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) for routine mammography will sometimes be recalled for further assessment, requiring additional imaging and/or a biopsy to evaluate the nature of a breast abnormality. These biopsy […]

Joleen Kirsty Eden

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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February 16, 2022

The case for a new type of medical scanner for stroke patients

‘Time is brain’ is a common mantra among stroke specialists that perfectly sums up the urgency of shortening the time between the onset of symptoms and commencing treatment. Some 1.9 million neurons and 14 billion synapses are lost every minute during an acute ischaemic event, and compared with the normal rate of neuron loss in […]

Professor David Heatley, Associate Professor Ibrahim El rube, Professor Mohamed Abdel-Maguid

Innovation Martlesham, Taif University, Canterbury Christ Church University

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February 16, 2022

MRI of the pituitary gland – a pictorial review of common pathologies

The sellar region is a site of complex neuroanatomical structures with unique physiological characteristics. As such, it can give rise to a wide range of pathologies. Imaging is crucial in diagnosis and management of these conditions. It must be sensitive and specific when identifying the abnormalities to remain a useful adjunct to endocrinological markers and […]

Dr Jay Patel, Dr Shubhabrata Biswas

The Walton Centre

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January 12, 2022

The role of therapeutic radiographers in primary care

With the number of cancer diagnoses set to continue to rise and with continued improvements to treatment, the population living with cancer will also be on an upward trajectory. The year-on-year increase in the number of people diagnosed with cancer sees current predictions suggesting four million people living with cancer in 2030.