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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.

August 11, 2021

CT imaging in pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a multifactorial, progressive disease currently defined by elevated mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) of ≥25mmHg at rest or >30mmHg during exercise. If untreated it can lead to right heart failure and death and is an important cause of mortality and morbidity. However, patients often present with non-specific cardiovascular and respiratory symptoms […]

Dr Marusa Kotnik, Dr Nicholas Screaton

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Royal Papworth Hospital

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August 11, 2021

CT findings of mass casualty events

Mass casualty events (MCE) are events that overwhelm a healthcare system with the number of patients and/or the severity of their injuries, usually within a very short time frame. They can have natural causes (such as earthquakes), or be accidental (eg train crash) or deliberate (eg terrorist attack) disasters. By their nature they are unpredictable […]

Dr Elizabeth Dick

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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July 14, 2021

Which patients should be evaluated with cardiac PET?

Despite significant advances in medicine, cardiovascular diseases continue to be one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Early detection and appropriate management can significantly reduce the burden on healthcare providers. PET with x-ray CT (PETCT) has inherent advantages over conventional SPECT cardiac imaging but its routine use in cardiology is limited by high […]

Dr Banu SathyaMurthi, Dr Parthiban Arumugam

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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July 14, 2021

Normal pancreatic appearances of 68Ga-DOTA

Neuroendocrine tumours (NET) arise from the malignant growth of neuroendocrine cells, a system of paracrine cells distributed throughout the body. Most NETs arise from the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the small bowel and the lungs. About half of NETs occur in the small bowel and about one quarter in the lungs. Other forms of […]

Dr Guglielmo La Torre, Dr Simon Hughes

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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July 14, 2021

Ultrasound of the shoulder: an overview

Ultrasound was first introduced as a diagnostic imaging tool in the 1970s; however, it did not make an impact within the musculoskeletal (MSK) arena until the 1980s. This was fuelled by marked improvements in ultrasound technology and increased interest in the use of ultrasound in MSK imaging. The use of ultrasound within the MSK field […]

Kirstie Godson, Lorelei Waring

University of Leeds, University of Cumbria

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July 14, 2021

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound – when and why?

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has been utilised for a variety of applications, with published guidelines for its appropriate use. Several advantages of CEUS compared with other contrast-enhanced imaging techniques have been shown, including the absence of nephrotoxicity and ionising radiation, real-time assessment of vascularity and excellent spatial resolution. Ultrasound contrast agents (UCA) consist of microbubbles of […]

Olivia Rufai, Margarita Nesbitt, Dr Dean Huang

King's College Hospital

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June 16, 2021

Single-dose intra-operative breast cancer radiotherapy (TARGIT-IORT) – innovative, effective, far less trouble to the patient

The September 2020 issue of RAD Magazine and the front page of The Times on August 20, 2020, both featured the excellent long term results of the TARGIT-A trial of intra-operative radiotherapy (TARGIT-IORT) for early breast cancer that were published in The BMJ. These results had widespread international media coverage – very unusual in trials […]

Professor Jeffrey Tobias, Professor Jayant Vaidya, Professor Michael Baum

University College London

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June 16, 2021

Maureen’s story: an insider’s perspective on patient-centred care

In 2017, my colleague Professor Maryann Hardy and I successfully bid for £13,675 of funding from The College of Radiographers Industry Partnership Scheme (CoRIPS) to undertake a large scale research project to define informed measures of patient-centred care (PCC) in diagnostic radiography. The research project was in its early stages when my mother-in-law Maureen was […]