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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 12, 2021

Diffusion-weighted MRI of the breast: its role in clinical practice

Breast MRI is the most sensitive imaging test available for breast cancer detection. The fundamental breast MRI sequence is dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI), with repeated acquisition of T1-weighted (T1w) gradient echo sequences through both breasts before and after intravenous injection of gadolinium-based contrast agents. It depicts the vascularity of tissues and the morphological and kinetic […]

Dr Sarah J Vinnicombe

Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust; University of Dundee

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April 14, 2021

RoboRad – a real-time system for monitoring and analysis of PACS reporting room occupancy and workstation utilisation

PACS diagnostic reporting workstations are expensive resources that often cannot be afforded and made available to every reporting radiologist on a one-to-one basis. In our institution, the ratio of available workstations to potential reporting radiologists is one to three, which is not ideal for a productive and efficient radiology operation. The workstations are located in […]

Bahman Kasmai, Dr Hilmar Spohr, Martin Doddington, Dr Ben Simpson

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Global Clinic Norwich

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April 14, 2021

An analysis of the requirements for independent patient image access

Patients are being provided with increasing access to their medical data through mechanisms such as patient portals and the Summary Care Record. This reflects a growing expectation from patients that this data will be available to them. There are also further drivers for increasing this access to their images, including a focus on patient-centric care […]

William Cox

University of Portsmouth

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April 14, 2021

Mimics of prostate cancer on MRI

Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) has a central role in the prostate cancer (PCa) diagnostic pathway, with its utility now established for clinically significant cancer detection by national and international guidelines. The Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) recommends a standardised approach for mpMRI acquisition and provides a standardised framework for mpMRI interpretation through predefined objective […]

Dr Heminder Kaur Sokhi

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital

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April 14, 2021

Adjusting contrast media dose to compensate for changes in kVp during portal phase liver CT – discussion

Appropriate contrast enhancement of organs in CT is key to promoting accurate diagnoses. With abdominal imaging it is particularly important to ensure the liver is appropriately enhanced as cancers may metastasise within it. As the vast majority of the hepatic blood supply comes from the portal vein, the portovenous (parenchymal) phase is often the most […]

Matthew Benbow

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

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March 17, 2021

Urology intervention in children

Paediatric interventional radiology (PIR) is considered one of the newer subspecialities in clinical radiology. Although only a few centres in the UK have dedicated PIR units, many hospitals are able to provide a number of paediatric interventional procedures, this being dependent on local practice and referral patterns. The first interventional urological procedures in children were […]

Dr Samantha Chippington

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

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March 17, 2021

Future trends in mechanical thrombectomy

Ischaemic stroke is the fourth largest cause of death in the UK and the second largest cause of death globally. The incidence of ischaemic stroke in the UK ranges from 115-150 per 100,000 population and costs the NHS approximately £9 billion per year. Thrombotic stroke accounts for approximately 85% of cases, with large proximal vessel […]

Dr Aubrey Smith, Dr Raghu Lakshminarayan

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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March 17, 2021

The role of the interventional radiologist in the management of postpartum haemorrhage

IntervePrimary PPH occurs within 24 hours of delivery and is defined as >500ml of blood loss after vaginal delivery or >1,000ml after caesarean section, with major PPH considered as haemorrhage >1,500ml. Since the assessment of volume can be inaccurate, the presence of haemodynamic instability is most useful in guiding management. PPH typically originates from one […]