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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.

July 17, 2019

Challenges in the implementation of IR(ME)R 2017 in a multimodality radiology department

The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, IR(ME)R 2017, implement for Great Britain and Northern Ireland provisions of European Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom 2013 and see the revocation of IR(ME)R 2000, representing the most comprehensive revision of ionising radiation regulation in a professional generation. As a basic grade radiographer in 2000, I remember the introduction of […]

Toni Hall

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

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July 17, 2019

The role of ultrasound in acute gynaecology

Non-pregnant women with acute pain or bleeding account for 25% of emergency gynaecology presentations. It is not always clear on history-taking and examination what the diagnosis is and indeed whether they are more appropriately cared for by general surgeons or gynaecologists. High quality pelvic ultrasound scanning is invaluable in these situations. A reproducible and structured […]

Jonathan Gaughran, Judith Hamilton

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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July 17, 2019

Therapeutic ultrasound: a new tool in the treatment of pancreatic cancer

Ultrasound energy propagates as a pressure wave (sound) emitted at a frequency above that of the upper threshold for human hearing. Diagnostic ultrasound scanners have found widespread use in imaging applications where they offer a real-time, non-invasive and non-ionising method of detecting tissues and structures. The premise here is that diagnostic ultrasound, especially as used […]

Dr Petros Mouratidis, Professor Gail ter Haar

The Institute of Cancer Research

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July 17, 2019

Ultrasound head and neck services

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produced a substantial document in 2004, Improving Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancers, which stipulated that diagnostic one-stop clinics should be established for patients presenting with head and neck lumps. The document was dedicated to improving outcomes by developing devoted cancer services. One component of the […]

Catherine Kirkpatrick

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

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May 24, 2019

Young adult hip imaging – what the surgeon wants to know

Until recently, the management of hip pain in young adults has been largely conservative. A minority of patients had established osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, avascular necrosis or fractures, and their care sometimes included surgery. But the majority had no specific diagnosis and received multidisciplinary non-operative care, provided by a combination of physiotherapists (probably the largest contribution), […]

Mr Marcus Bankes, Mr Peter Wall

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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May 24, 2019

Imaging of central metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia refers to a variety of disorders presenting with forefoot pain ranging from traumatic lesions (acute or chronic repetitive), inflammatory and infective disorders, non-neoplastic soft tissue lesions, and benign tumours to malignant lesions. Patients often present with symptoms of localised pain in the forefoot that worsens on weight bearing (walking or running), which can be […]

Dr Ayesha Niaz, Dr Akash Ganguly, Dr Hifz Aniq

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

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May 24, 2019

Proximal biliary strictures: using PTC endobiliary biopsy to avoid unnecessary surgical exploration. The Queen Elizabeth Birmingham experience.

Proximal biliary strictures (PBS) are located at the liver hilum or within the proximal third of the extrahepatic bile duct. Patients with these lesions are most likely to present with painless jaundice and a blood profile consistent with biliary obstruction. The majority of proximal biliary strictures are due to cholangiocarcinoma; however 10-25% are related to […]

Dr Conor Aleman, Dr Homoyoon Mehzard

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham

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May 24, 2019

Varicose vein clinics: a foot in the door for interventional radiologists

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for the treatment of venous insufficiency and varicose veins is almost certainly the most common interventional radiological treatment performed in the UK. It is therefore, at first sight, puzzling that most of these procedures are carried out not by interventional radiologists, but by vascular surgeons. This article discusses the current situation, […]