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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.

October 14, 2020

Measuring and explaining CBCT dose safety limits in radiotherapy: the Barts experience

Radiotherapy treatments typically deliver between 2Gy and 6Gy per day to treat patients with cancer. When dealing with such high radiation doses, safety and accuracy are paramount to ensure good patient outcomes. Over the last two decades, simple conformal treatments have been steadily discarded in favour of the more sculpted dose distributions available from intensity […]

Neda Shiravand, Dr Niall MacDougall

St Bartholomew's Hospital

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October 14, 2020

MRI patient mask wearing as part of infection control measures in neuroimaging: a potential solution to non-mask-wearing patients within radio frequency head coils

Since the emergence of COVID-19, human MRI has encountered significant challenges in hygiene management. There is always a requirement for some essential patient proximity by MRI radiographers while setting-up and positioning them for MRI scanning. There may also be other MRI personnel present who are required to carry out essential care and observations during MRI […]

Peter Hobden

CUBRIC, Cardiff University

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October 14, 2020

DPD scintigraphy for cardiac amyloid: an overview

Amyloidosis is a multisystem disease characterised by the extracellular deposition of abnormally folded protein fibrils. Twenty-seven different types of protein can form such amyloid fibrils in humans, however, two commonly involve the heart: transthyretin (ATTR) and immunoglobulin light chains (AL). ATTR can be associated either with a mutation in the TTR gene (hereditary ATTR) or […]

Dr Paul Scully, Dr Leon Menezes

Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital

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October 14, 2020

Assessment of the effect of cardiac contraction on SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging

SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is one of the most common nuclear medicine procedures undertaken in the UK with over 80,000 performed per year. It is used for managing cardiovascular disease, which often presents as angina and can lead to myocardial infarction (MI). 99mTc SPECT MPI is non-invasive nuclear medicine imaging that provides functional information […]

Stephanie Jewitt, Dr Sarah Cade, Martyn Evans

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust

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September 24, 2020

The cloak of invisibility

“You know he/she has special needs right? It’s on their file?” This is a question that I find myself being asked on quite a regular basis by parents/carers. The presumption is that their child’s special needs has been highlighted on their records and therefore I know about it, so I can provide efficient care to […]

Sarah McKnight

Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin

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September 16, 2020

Proton beam therapy – delivering a national service at The Christie

The first NHS patient was treated in the high energy proton beam centre at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester in December 2018, following more than a decade of careful planning by the NHS. The second NHS centre is planned to open at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) during 2021. Each […]

Dr Simona Gaito, Tom Edwards, Vicky Hughes, Imran Patel, Ed Smith, Neil Burnet

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, University of Manchester

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September 16, 2020

The role of MRI in radiotherapy

The role of MRI in radiotherapy is expanding due to its excellent soft tissue contrast, the availability of numerous functional imaging techniques, the possibility of obtaining treatment planning scans without ionising radiation and the opportunities offered by hybrid MR-linac systems. In this article we aim to briefly highlight aspects associated with the inclusion of MRI […]

Michael Dubec, Richard Speight

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds Cancer Centre

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September 16, 2020

Ethics and responsibilities in AI in radiology

During the 19th century, vast fortunes were made by those who were able to access and control the supply of steel. During the 20th century, oil was the commodity of choice for monopolisation and wealth creation. To date in the 21st century data represent the route to vast riches. In September 2019, seven of the […]