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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.

March 11, 2020

CT coronary angiography for the interventional cardiologist

Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of death in the UK. As part of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease introduced in 2000, rapid access clinics have been set up for early diagnosis and treatment of cardiac chest pain. While invasive coronary angiography (ICA) remains the gold standard for the […]

Dr John Li, Dr Nazia Malik, Dr Unni Krishnan

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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March 11, 2020

Central venous access in children: considerations for the advanced practice operators

Venous access in paediatric patients can be demanding. With children ranging from less than 600g to over 100kg across a wide spectrum of specialities, often a cannula is insufficient for the battery of investigations and medications that the child will need. As a result, some form of longer-term intravenous access is required to enable the […]

Anne Ho, Alice Jenkins, Premal Patel

Great Ormond Street Hospital

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March 11, 2020

Sports cardiac imaging: differentiating the athlete’s heart from underlying pathology

Athletic training results in a spectrum of morphologic and functional changes in cardiac structure and function that represent physiological adaptation to the increased cardiac output and changes in heart rate and blood pressure that accompany high levels of exercise. However, these structural changes may overlap with certain inherited cardiac diseases which constitute an important cause […]

Dr Lynne Williams

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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February 12, 2020

The quality of practical ultrasound training for first year radiology trainees

Embarking on a career in radiology produces many challenges, particularly in the first year. One of these challenges is learning ultrasound. At the time of writing the latest (2016) edition of Specialty Training Curriculum for Clinical Radiology issued by The Faculty of Clinical Radiology, The Royal College of Radiologists sets out the framework for knowledge, […]

Dr Nicolas Ellerby, Samantha Mcneill, Dr Sumita Chawla, Dr Jolanta Webb

North West School of Radiology, Aintree University Hospital

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February 12, 2020

Acute scrotal ultrasound

The presentation of an acute scrotum is reasonably common and typically presents with pain, erythema, swelling or a combination of the above. Ultrasound is the first-line imaging investigation as it is non-invasive, reasonably quick to perform and relatively cheap. Performing an ultrasound can be challenging if the patient is in extreme pain but, due to […]

Dr Jane Belfield

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

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February 12, 2020

The petrous apex: A guide for the general radiologist

Detailed imaging of the skull base can be a daunting prospect for non-specialist head and neck radiographers and radiologists. Fortunately, the petrous apex (the most anteromedial part of the temporal bone) is easily identified on CT and MRI. Despite the fact that petrous apical pathology may give rise to a range of clinical signs and […]

Dr Jack Looker, Dr Nick Hollings, Dr Benjamin Rock

Royal Cornwall Hospital

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February 12, 2020

Stereotactic radiosurgery planning

Interest in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and radiotherapy (SRT) techniques has increased rapidly over the last few years. There is an increasing trend to reduce fractionation regimes, with several trials reporting equivalent outcomes for reduced fractionation schedules compared with standard, long fraction courses. This increasing interest in SRS/SRT is also present for the treatment of brain […]

Colin Jennings

Rosemere Cancer Centre, Royal Preston Hospital

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January 15, 2020

Characterising dose changes due to unplanned gas cavities in MR-guided radiotherapy

MR-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) is an emerging technology that combines MR imaging with a radiotherapy linac. Due to the improved soft tissue visibility that MRI offers compared with cone beam CT, MRgRT promises more accurate treatments with improved normal tissue sparing for selected treatment sites. With improved visualisation, these systems also offer the potential for online […]