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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.

Functional assessment of coronary artery disease by cardiac computed tomography

Computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) has become an established non-invasive test for the detection of coronary artery disease (CAD). Recently, outcome data and insights into the diagnosis and management of patients with stable chest pain have been provided by two important clinical trials, The Prospective Multicenter Imaging Study for Evaluation of Chest Pain (PROMISE) and […]

Dr Stefania Rosmini, Dr Thomas A Treibel, Dr Alexia Rossi, Dr Francesca Pugliese, Ceri L Davies

Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital

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Is 68Ga-DOTA-PETCT more accurate than 123I/131I-mIBG imaging in the diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma?

Phaeochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumour (NET), with an annual incidence of approximately 1/100,000. Arising from the adrenal medulla, phaeochromocytomas constitute approximately 80-85% of all chromaffin cell tumours. Phaeochromocytomas secrete excessive catecholamines, inducing hypertension and tachycardia. Provisional diagnoses are made following clinical examination and biochemical analysis, with anatomical imaging to localise the tumour and functional […]

Hollie Hadwen

University of Suffolk

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Clinical applications of paediatric SPECT/CT

SPECT/CT is now an established diagnostic imaging technology considered as a standard of care within paediatric imaging. Although the majority of the published literature that supports the use of hybrid imaging is within the adult domain, SPECT/CT can be utilised with success within the paediatric population in specific contexts where sufficient evidence exists for an […]

Ben Thurlow, Lorenzo Biassoni

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children NHS Foundation Trust

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MRI for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is fundamental to healthcare, particularly for diseases of the central nervous system, musculoskeletal disorders and cancer diagnosis and treatment (surgery, radiotherapy). In England, 2.9 million scans are performed annually and it is the fastest growing imaging modality at 12% annually. However, nearly one in 50 of the UK population over 65 […]

Dr Anish Bhuva, Patricia Feuchter, Prof James Moon, Dr Charlotte Manisty

Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital

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Providing paediatric ultrasound in a district general hospital

Radiology department managers face a major problem when it comes to providing paediatric ultrasound within a district general hospital (DGH), as there is a lack of available professionals with the relevant skills. Our experience is that student sonographers receive very limited paediatric experience during their training and may graduate with a lack of confidence in […]

Carol Brown, Iwan Roberts

Rotherham General Hospital

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Best practice guidelines for ultrasound reprocessing

Ultrasound usage in the UK has increased steadily in recent years, with diagnostic ultrasound procedures in the English NHS rising from seven million in 2013 to 8.3 million in 2017; an increase of over 17%. While use of ultrasound in diagnostic imaging has grown, there has also been extensive growth in ultrasound-guided invasive procedures such […]

Dr Jon Burdach

Nanosonics Limited

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Chest radiography in major trauma

Major trauma is commonly defined as serious or multiple injuries where there is a strong possibility of death or disability. For the purpose of quantification, volume analysis, international comparison and research, major trauma is often defined as an Injury Severity Score (ISS) greater than or equal to 16. In 2010, the National Audit Office estimated […]

Dr Maryann Hardy

University of Bradford

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Imaging of spine trauma

The majority of spinal cord injuries are the result of preventable causes such as road traffic accidents, falls or violent acts. Trauma to the spinal column and spinal cord can lead to potentially devastating injuries and long-term or permanent disability. Prompt and appropriate imaging is therefore vital for the diagnosis, assessment and management of spine […]

Dr Matthew Jaring, Dr Roland Watura

Southmead Hospital

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