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Scientific articles

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.

Immunotherapy and radiotherapy

Radiotherapy is a cornerstone of both curative and palliative cancer treatment. Advances in radiotherapy technology and technique have provided incremental gains in the precision and accuracy of treatment delivery. Impetus for these developments has focused on improving tumour targeting with normal tissue avoidance. These spatial gains have provided opportunity for both dose escalation and extreme […]

Dr Shaista Hafeez

The Institute of Cancer Research, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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MR-guided radiotherapy for rectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, with rectal cancer accounting for approximately 20-30% of all cases and men being affected more than women. Treatment of rectal cancer is not only to prevent disseminated disease, but to reduce the risk of local recurrence (LR). Unfortunately LR causes significant morbidity and distress […]

Dr Manasi Ingle, Dr Shreerang Bhide

The Institute of Cancer Research

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Attitudes and perceptions of UK medical students towards artificial intelligence and radiology: a multicentre survey

Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) is growing exponentially in various different specialities in medicine, and particularly so its application within radiology. Most notable recent radiology AI projects include the ability for AI to classify chest radiographs based on abnormality for triage and the development of deep learning algorithms to interpret head CT scans. Although routine […]

Dr Cherry Sit, Dr Rohit Srinivasan, Dr Ashik Amlani, Dr Keerthini Muthuswamy, Dr Aishah Azam, Dr Leonardo Monzon, Dr Daniel Stephen Poon

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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AI for chest x-ray interpretation and workflow prioritisation

X-rays are one of the most commonly used and cost-effective imaging modalities performed, and account for the highest proportion of radiological examinations undertaken in the UK compared to other imaging tests such as CT and MRI. Of the 33 million such imaging tests reported in England, x-rays accounted for more than ~70%, with 23 million […]

Dr Neelanjan Das

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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GI tract perforation – an imaging overview

Perforation (from the Latin perforare – to pierce through) is a serious consequence of gastrointestinal disease compromising gastrointestinal tract (GIT) wall integrity. It can occur anywhere along the GIT and typically manifests as localised or generalised abdominal pain and signs of sepsis. However, acute abdominal pain can produce ambiguous clinical findings with a multitude of […]

Dr Helena Boryslawskyj, Dr Claire Ryan, Dr Damian Tolan

St James's University Teaching Hospital

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Imaging of facial and neck trauma

Facial fractures are commonly encountered in UK emergency departments and, while blunt and penetrating trauma to the neck is less common, it accounts for an important minority of cases. Patients are typically initially evaluated using the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocol to identify life-threatening injuries that require urgent management. Clinical assessment is subsequently complemented […]

Dr George Bitar, Dr Philip Touska

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Imaging of the abdomen and pelvis

The field of abdominal imaging is increasingly diverse, comprising a broad range of different pathologies which offer unique diagnostic challenges – the entire spectrum of imaging modalities is employed to help resolve these varied challenges. It is estimated that 4-10% of attendances to the emergency department are related to acute abdominal pain. Although clinical history, […]

Dr Geoffrey Lie, Dr Niall Power

Barts Health NHS Trust

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Preparing paediatric patients for MRI with virtual reality

Methods to prepare children for MRI have been investigated for decades and outcomes have shown appropriate preparation can reduce patient anxiety and the need for general anaesthetic (GA). For example, one study found that 40% fewer children required GA when preparation was used. Numerous methods have been applied to prepare children including mock scanners, play […]

Dr Jonathan Ashmore, Regina Cremin, Kirstie Still, Dr Cormac McGrath, Nina Mellor, Laura McShane, Anna Symons

NHS Highland, Northern Ireland Regional Medical Physics Service, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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