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.
Precision in imaging, often referred to as reproducibility, describes the ability of a quantitative measurement technique to reproduce the same numerical result when repeatedly performed in an identical fashion. In DXA, precision is the ability of a DXA system to obtain consistent bone mineral density (BMD) values upon repeated measurements of the same patient over […]
Sue Barlow
Vertec Scientific
Osteoporosis affects 200 million women worldwide, approximately 10% aged 60 and 67% aged 90. Within the UK, 50% of women and 20% of men will suffer a fracture after the age of 50 and annual rates are increasing. After a hip fracture, a high proportion of patients are unable to live without support as they […]
Professor Keith Rogers, Professor Pavel Matousek
Cranfield Forensic Institute, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Liver metastases are the leading cause of death from colorectal cancer (CRC) with a median survival of 19 months when treated with chemotherapy. The increasing incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma and the poor outcomes for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) also add to the clinical need to develop effective liver-directed treatment strategies. Surgical approaches have led to prolonged […]
Professor Ricky Sharma, Dr Helen Winter, Dr Phil Boardman, Mr Darren Morgan, Dr Tessa Greenhalgh
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Contrary to popular opinion, the concept of treating cancer using high energy beams of protons is not new. First conceived in 1946, following a period in which patients were treated only in laboratory facilities, the first hospital-based facility opened in 1990 at Loma Linda University Medical Center (United States). Currently there are 67 centres in […]
Paul J Doolan, Richard A Amos
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Shortness of breath and chest pain are two of the most common symptoms accounting for acute presentations to hospital. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is part of the differential diagnosis for both symptoms and due to increasing clinical concern about missing venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) and greater access to imaging, there has been a progressive year-on-year increase […]
Dr Marko Berovic
Whittington Hospital
Radionuclide therapy (RNT), also known as molecular radiotherapy (MRT), utilises unsealed ionising radiation to target particular tissues. RNT depends on the properties of the radionuclides and tracer conjugates that selectively binds to cell receptors. The majority of radionuclides used in RNT are beta (β)-particles, although there is an established role and also emerging applications using […]
Dr Francis Sundram, Dr Eleonora Manca
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
High resolution ultrasound is considered the first line imaging investigation in the management of a salivary gland swelling. This article describes the normal anatomy of the salivary glands and outlines the typical ultrasound appearance of some of the common and serious diseases affecting them.
Dr Nicholas Drage, Freya Smith-Jack
University Dental Hospital Cardiff, University of Bristol Dental Hospital
The authors’ institution utilises ultrasound technology in a number of radiotherapy treatments. Ultrasound enables visualisation of organs and applicator positioning in brachytherapy treatments, ensuring safe and accurate treatment without the associated risk of concomitant radiation exposure. Barbara Segedin et al concluded: “Ultrasound guidance of applicator insertion is useful and feasible, allowing the completion of the […]
Glenda Logsdail, Ruth Rowse, Michael Graveling
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust