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.
The gamma camera has been a stalwart of nuclear medicine for many years. First described in 1958 by Hal Anger, the gamma camera is still the most used instrument for nuclear medicine imaging studies. While the transition to rotating tomographic SPECT systems and the incorporation of CT for SPECT attenuation correction and localisation has changed […]
Professor John C Dickson
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Views of the cervix in a routine transvaginal scan are usually obtained when assessing the appearance and size of the uterus, and the vagina is visualised as the probe is first introduced, while in the introitus view. It is easy to overlook these structures and to concentrate mainly on assessing the uterus and the ovaries. […]
Naomi Goldsworthy, Angela Clough
Derriford Hospital
A clinically useful gynaecological ultrasound scan and report is pivotal to the patient’s ongoing management. The referring clinician should have their clinical question answered, a diagnosis given for any abnormal findings and, where appropriate, recommendation for further investigation or referral to a specialist team. This is particularly pertinent with regards to the gynaecological patient. A […]
Alison Smith
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
From routine screening to high risk assessment in obstetrics, gynaecology and breast imaging, it is critical to start with – and maintain – high image quality across ultrasound for the benefit of women’s health. Every examination is important. If we look at multiple pregnancies and the associated risks it is clear that superior image quality […]
Jane Hanford
Canon Medical Systems UK
Paediatric fractures make up a large part of the acute paediatric workload both in the emergency department and community-based care, such as urgent care and walk-in centres. Paediatric fractures can be very subtle, posing a diagnostic challenge for the untrained eye. Missed fractures can have a significant impact in children, including opportunities to raise safeguarding […]
Dr Emma Allan, Dr Emily Ashworth, Cato Pauling, Dr Susie Shelmerdine
University College London Hospital; Great Ormond Street Hospital; UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health; Great Ormond Street Hospital
Over 12,000 patients are diagnosed with head and neck cancer across the UK every year. Alcohol and tobacco use have long been established as primary risk factors for the development of these cancers. However, there has been a notable increase in the cases of oropharyngeal cancer in recent years, particularly those linked to the oncogenic […]
Polly Darby, John McLellan, Rafael Moleron
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Imagine a future where every PETCT scan delivers faster, sharper images and fewer diagnostic doubts or discrepancies – that is the potential transformative power of AI. I won’t take you through what AI, or machine learning (ML), is; for that can I simply direct you to another RAD Magazine article entitled ‘AI in multimodality imaging’ […]
Dr Peter Strouhal
Alliance Medical
Thorough MRI safety screening, to identify any internal implants or foreign bodies (FB), is essential for anyone entering the MRI environment. Screening is used to determine the presence of any MRI contraindications and allow the MRI status of any medical implants to be investigated so they can be scanned under the correct conditions. In 2018, […]
Hannah Barnsley
The Royal Marsden, Chelsea