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.
Clinically significant upper limb vascular disease is much less common than that affecting the lower limbs. In fact asymptomatic upper limb occlusive disease may be discovered incidentally. This is often the case when a different blood pressure reading is found for the left and right arms, usually at a time of chest pain, where a […]
Victoria Cleveland, Dr Trevor Cleveland
Leeds Medical School, Sheffield Vascular Institute
Three dimensional (3D) imaging is key to the successful planning and delivery of pelvic radiotherapy treatment and is integrated into every step of the radiotherapy treatment pathway. Diagnostic and therapeutic imaging technology has evolved in the last decade, increasing the complexity of imaging choices available for target localisation, and introducing soft tissue visualisation into the […]
Ingrid White, Susan Lalondrelle
Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Historically, portal films were used in radiotherapy to verify treatment field placement and patient positioning. These films were placed orthogonal to the beam axis behind the patient. The films were exposed using the mega-voltage (MV) energy photons of the treatment beam and were subsequently analysed to ensure that the patient was being treated as planned […]
Dr Vibeke Hansen, Dr Ian Hanson
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research
As the science of medicine becomes more complex, patients are increasingly being treated in clinical networks (rather than in one single institution), eg cancer networks, trauma networks etc. Therefore instant access to images within regional cancer networks is essential for safe patient care. Radiology images are stored within each NHS hospital within their local PACS […]
Dr Neelam Dugar
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
In March 2015 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) installed a weight-bearing MRI scanner at Glan Clwyd Hospital. The scanner is an open system with a 0.25T field strength and the ability to undertake weight-bearing scans with the patient in an upright position.
John Manchester
Glan Clwyd Hospital
While mammography and ultrasonography remain the mainstay of breast imaging, it is well recognised that each has limitations, most notably the reduced sensitivity of mammography in the dense breast, and the limited specificity of ultrasound, especially in the screening setting. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast is the most sensitive imaging modality for detection […]
Dr Yee Ting Sim, Dr Sarah Vinnicombe
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
The advent of assisted reproduction techniques such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF) has led to a significant increase in the demand for hysterosalpingography (HSG), a fluoroscopic imaging procedure involving the introduction of iodinated water-soluble contrast medium into the female genital tract to delineate the endo-cervical canal, uterine cavity, fallopian tubes and pattern of intraperitoneal spill. […]
Professor Anne Hemingway, Dr Katherine van Ree
Hammersmith Hospital
Early pregnancy complications such as miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy (EP) are very common and associated with significant physical and emotional morbidity for the patient and her family. Transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) is the diagnostic cornerstone of the management of women with early pregnancy complications, with high sensitivity of 87-99%, specificity of 94-99% and it is the […]
Heena Mehra, Jackie Ross
King's College Hospital