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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.

September 16, 2020

Artificial intelligence – aided automatic detection of unexpected and abnormal findings in head MRI

The NHS spends around £2 billion per annum delivering imaging services. The ageing population and new treatments that have rendered previously devastating neurological diseases into chronic entities constantly increase the number of brain MRI scans (approximately 63k/month with 20% annual increase since 2015) with only 33% of the examinations reported on the same day. With […]

Professor Sotirios Bisdas

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University College London

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August 12, 2020

Initial clinical experience with a lightweight and flexible 1.5T MRI coil array

One of the daily challenges facing MRI radiographers is making patients of widely different body habitus comfortable enough to complete the investigation without moving. Patients may arrive for their scan in pain, often localised to the imaging area of interest, or they may develop discomfort and ultimately pain during the examination. Discomfort can arise from […]

Prasad Vadday / Dr Martin Graves

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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August 12, 2020

Sports MRI – how next generation imaging systems are giving greater insights

There has been a long-standing need for diagnostic imaging information to help quickly identify, prevent and treat injury in valuable elite athletic assets, such as footballers in the Premier League. Demand to pre-empt future conditions and manage the long-term performance of players through pro-active health surveillance is now on the increase. The long-term value of […]

Dr Steve McNally

Manchester United Football Club

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August 12, 2020

Acute pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis is acute inflammation of the pancreas, typically presenting with acute onset epigastric pain and often radiating to the back. Hans Chiari was the first to propose autodigestion of the exocrine pancreatic tissue by the premature activation of digestive enzymes as the underlying pathophysiology of pancreatitis. This activation of enzymes results in breakdown of […]

Dr Myriam Guessoum / Dr Nirav Patel

St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust

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July 21, 2020

Considerations before resuming outpatient MRI services during a pandemic; practical steps to optimise patient and staff safety

The SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) is responsible for the outbreak of the new disease COVID-19. Knowledge is still developing about how this pathogen can spread and be contained. Government lockdown measures, which started on March 23, 2020, gave rise to the cancellation of elective MRI scanning. Departments now need to […]

Barbara Nugent

MRI Safety Matters

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July 15, 2020

Metal artefact reduction in PETCT

CT-based attenuation correction (AC) is a fundamental component of clinical PETCT imaging and its accuracy is dependent on the integrity of the CT data. The method for AC is a multi-step process, starting with conversion of CT data to the equivalent mass-attenuation coefficient for 511keV photons (μ511keV), reduction of the data volume to that of […]

Matthew Memmott

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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July 15, 2020

18F-FDG PETCT in upper GI malignancies

Oesophageal cancer is the third most common gastrointestinal (GI) malignancy worldwide, with a reported incidence of 9,101 new cases per annum in the UK. Its incidence is higher with increasing age and maximum in the elderly population. It is an aggressive cancer with a late presentation. It has a poor prognosis with a five-year survival […]

Dr Hajira Ilyas, Dr Teresa Szyszko, Dr Sugama Chicklore

King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' PET Centre

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July 15, 2020

Ultrasound features of breast lesions

The use of ultrasound in the assessment of the breast is well established practice. Clinical assessments occur in two main categories, symptomatic and screening patients. Those who present with symptoms are referred to a one-stop breast clinic, often by their GP. In this setting referred patients undergo triple assessment with clinical history and breast examination […]