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Scientific articles

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.

The role of the therapeutic radiographer

With the ever-increasing complexity of the radiotherapy patient pathway the notion of advanced practice may be considered increasingly inherent in the role of therapeutic radiographer, notably with the continued drive towards adaptive radiotherapy. Current drivers for advanced therapeutic radiographer practice have seen blurring of boundaries between traditionally clinician-defined aspects of the patient pathway and the […]

Ryan Yeo, Julie Duong, Daniel Megias, Yat Tsang

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

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Radiotherapy for liver malignancies

Liver malignancies include primary liver cancer (hepato-cellular carcinoma [HCC], cholangiocarcinoma) and liver metastases. The incidence of primary liver cancer is increasing in the UK and in the last decade the incidence rates of HCC have increased by 60% with mortality increasing at a similar pace. Surgical resection and transplantation (for HCC) are traditionally regarded as […]

Dr Maria Hawkins, Dr Sean O'Cathail

MRC Oxford Institute for Radiation Oncology, University of Oxford

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SPECT/CT in lower back pain

SPECT/CT can be performed to help evaluate potential causes of lower back pain. It can be used as a problem-solver where other imaging techniques have not provided a diagnosis, or to answer a specific question such as localisation of a site of primary pain generation. Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) has a better contrast […]

Dr James Howard

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Clinical applications of SPECT/CT

SPECT/CT has established itself as a powerful diagnostic tool in nuclear medicine. The combined advantages of high sensitivity SPECT imaging with high specificity CT imaging has been shown to be superior to planar and SPECT imaging for many clinical indications. The CT component of SPECT/CT improves image quality through attenuation correction (AC), precise anatomical localisation […]

Dr Malavika Nathan

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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SPECT/CT in oncology

Radionuclide imaging can demonstrate whole body functional/metabolic information and plays an important role in oncology clinical and research practice. It is integral to many clinical pathways, assisting in diagnosis and staging, pre-operative localisation, monitoring response and detecting recurrence. However, planar scintigraphy and SPECT lack anatomical and structural details resulting in low specificity and sensitivity with […]

Dr Fraser Hendry, Dr Sai Han

Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel General Hospital

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Finding a cure for point-of-care problems in intensive care units

The move from hand-written notes to electronic health records (EHR) by health services across Europe is having significant effects on point of care. The rationale for making the move is compelling. EHRs can improve patient care significantly by providing clinicians with up-to-the-minute patient information at the bedside and by making that information accessible to their […]

Christophe Clerc-Renaud

Ergotron

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Incorporating point-of-care ultrasound into the ICU

Ultrasound is rapidly becoming the imaging technique of choice in the initial assessment of the critically ill patient. It has become increasingly affordable, is more portable than ever, involves no ionising radiation and offers the potential of multiple dynamic examinations. This versatility has led to widespread adoption of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) by critical care clinicians. […]

Olusegun Olusanya, Jonny Wilkinson, Adrian Wong

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Northampton General Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital

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How do patients want to receive their results in the 21st century?

Radiology communication with patients has traditionally been indirect. Radiologists throughout the world receive requests for imaging from referring clinicians and send written reports of examinations back to referrers, leaving the patient out of the communication loop. Direct communication with patients by radiologists has been proposed previously by eminent radiological authors such as Berlin, the doyenne […]

Dr Julie Cox

City Hospital Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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