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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 11, 2019

Remote radiotherapy treatment planning: the Beacon Centre experience

“Necessity is the mother of invention” Nowhere is this more true than in the case of rurally-based radiotherapy departments, where the challenges of operating a seamless, high quality and effective service for patients can be thwarted in a heartbeat with the joyous announcement of maternity leave. Even when fully-staffed, such departments must grapple with the […]

Dr Petra Jankowska, Stephen McCormack, Stuart McGrail

Beacon Centre, Musgrove Park Hospital

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August 14, 2019

Imaging the acute abdomen

Computed tomography (CT) is an invaluable tool to assess the acute abdomen in the hospital setting. This condition encompasses causes of new-onset abdominal pain, often requiring urgent assessment by the surgical team. It is important to remember that sick patients may require an operation without CT assessment but that team-working between the clinician and radiologist […]

Dr James Chambers, Dr Beth Hankinson

Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust

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August 14, 2019

The role of diagnostic and interventional radiology in the severely injured patient

Over the last two decades the management of the severely injured patient (SIP) in the UK and around the world has taken giant leaps towards improving patient outcomes. In 2000 the Royal College of Surgeons and British Orthopaedic Association published a document called Better Care for the Severely Injured Patient that recognised the need for […]

Tarryn Carlsson, Dr Graham Collin

Southmead Hospital

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August 14, 2019

Pelvic trauma

Displaced pelvic ring injuries are a marker for high energy trauma and have a high association with other life-threatening injuries. Despite a fall in mortality rate in patients with pelvic fractures in recent years, the incidence of pelvic fractures remains high because of the increased incidence of high speed motor vehicle accidents and improved survival […]

Dr Lisa Meacock

King's College Hospital

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August 14, 2019

Coronary computed tomography angiography – getting the basics right

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is a non-invasive cardiovascular imaging modality that provides isotropic resolution of the coronary arteries and associated cardiac anatomy. The new generation of state-of-the-art cardiac-enabled CT scanners offers sub-millimetre spatial resolution of the coronary vasculature, allowing clinicians to detect the presence of coronary artery plaque with high sensitivity. The National Institute […]

Hannah C Sinclair, John-Paul Carpenter, Alastair J Moss

University Hospital Southampton, Pool Hospital, University of Edinburgh

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August 14, 2019

Dual-energy cardiac and pulmonary CT

Dual-energy computed tomography (CT) imaging involves obtaining two image datasets acquired at different tube voltages. It harnesses the difference in attenuation when different photon energy levels are applied. Using specialised software, the two images are combined to produce a variety of derived images. This has utility in both cardiac and pulmonary imaging, including improving image […]

Michelle C Williams

University of Edinburgh

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July 17, 2019

Getting it right first time (GIRFT)

Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) is a national programme designed to improve medical care within the NHS by reducing unwarranted variation. By tackling variations in the way services are delivered across the NHS, and by sharing best practice between trusts, GIRFT identifies changes that will help improve care and patient outcomes, as well as […]

Dr Kath Halliday, Dr Giles Maskell, Gail Roadknight

Getting It Right First Time

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July 17, 2019

The need for MRI safety education in the NHS

This project investigated whether a lack of standardised MRI safety education in the NHS was considered, by a sample of the UK MRI workforce, to create a potential risk to service users and staff. A survey of more than 100 MRI staff was carried out to identify whether there is a need for a national […]