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.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in men in the UK and the statistics look unfavourable at first glance. According to Cancer Research UK and Prostate Cancer UK, there are just short of 50,000 new prostate cancer cases diagnosed each year in the country, while the yearly number of deaths had reached an […]
Dr Dimitrios Priftakis
University College Hospital, London
With over 43 million imaging studies performed across the NHS in 2018 there is an ever-increasing pressure on radiological departments to perform fast, high throughput assessment of medical images. In a recent census report by The Royal College of Radiologists, key findings reported that consultant clinical radiologists are showing increased signs of stress and burnout, […]
Dr Matthew Blackledge, Dr Christina Messiou
The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
There is a worldwide shortage of radiologists, but a year-on-year increase in demand for imaging. According to The Royal College of Radiologists Clinical Radiology UK Workforce Consensus 2018 Report, in the UK a tenth of radiologist jobs were unfilled in 2018 and scan outsourcing spend was nearly £140 million. In this article we explore how […]
Dr Rizwan Malik
Royal Bolton Hospital
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a type of bone marrow cancer characterised by uncontrolled proliferation of malignant plasma cells in the bone marrow (BM) damaging the bones and affecting the production of healthy blood cells. MM often affects multiple parts of the body including spine, skull, pelvis and ribs. Imaging is performed for MM detection, staging, […]
Dr Ana Pascoal, Dan Hodson, Ian Honey, Olwen Westerland
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
While radiological investigation plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of medical and surgical pathology, clinical context is vital; it can transform the reported findings for complex imaging techniques. We describe a case where a patient narrowly avoided invasive testing simply by virtue of detailed history taking.
Dr C Dames, Dr A George, Dr J Wilcox, Dr D Felmeden
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
It is approaching 17 years since the establishment of the first consultant radiographer post in radiotherapy. From a policy context, the initial drivers for radiographer role development included recognition that 80% of practice within a radiotherapy department could be managed by appropriately skilled non-medical advanced and consultant practitioners. The aim was to eliminate unacceptable waiting […]
Neill Roberts
Leeds Cancer Centre, St James's University Hospital
Pregnant patients frequently present with non-specific abdominal pain requiring medical attention. It is important to identify those with an ‘acute abdomen’ requiring surgical intervention and equally not expose mother and baby to the risks of surgery if this is not indicated. Clinical assessment is difficult in pregnant females due to a number of factors related […]
Dr Sara Meredith, Dr Cairine Probert, Dr Rebecca Wiles
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) remains the primary imaging modality for detecting and characterising ovarian lesions with the aim to categorise ovarian masses as likely benign or malignant, in order to triage to appropriate treatment pathways. Most ovarian lesions are benign and can either be managed expectantly or by minimally invasive techniques, while lesions with a high […]
Dr Diane DeFriend
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust