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Advanced practice for radiographers: A paediatric interventional radiologist's perspective
Paediatric interventional radiology is a niche subspecialty, carried out almost exclusively in hospitals. My opinions have been formed in this environment, and should be generalised to other workplaces with extreme caution. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - May 4, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Derek Roebuck Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

MRI reporting radiographers - Has there been a progression or regression in numbers and scope of practice?
The aim of this study was to determine whether there had been a progression or regression in the numbers and scope of practice of reporting radiographers in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the United Kingdom (UK), using data from a previous study conducted by the author in 2019/20 as a comparison. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - May 3, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Ms. Helen Estall Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

The perceptions and willingness of radiographers to extend their roles and become reporting radiographers in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
There has been an increase in the need for diagnostic imaging services globally, which is faster than the capacity of radiologists. The current workforce model is not sustainable due to the predicted aging of the population and the contraction of the healthcare workforce. By extending the role of radiographers to a specific range of radiological reporting tasks. It may be possible to meet demand and relieve some pressure on radiologists and increase radiographer satisfaction and retention. The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions, and willingness of the Abu Dhabi radiographers to extend their role as rep...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - May 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Ajnas Alkatheeri, Suliman Salih, Sara Alblooshi, Luis Lanca, Bashayer Almarri, Qays Al-Horani Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Interprofessional collaborative practice and learning: Getting the language right
I was recently asked to present a talk on interprofessional collaborative practice in healthcare at a Structural Heart and Interventional Cardiology conference in Melbourne, Australia. Even though this was not my comfort zone of clinical practice (I am a former intensive care nurse), I enjoyed listening to presentations and live demonstration cases of highly complex technical procedures typically undertaken in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Throughout the conference I was struck by the number of different team members that exist in this health care ( “heart”) team - all working together to produce the best outcomes for patients...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - May 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Debra Kiegaldie Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

The radiographer's role in interprofessional teams
Interprofessional teams exist throughout healthcare, aiming to improve patient outcomes by pooling expertise. These teams consist of healthcare professionals from different backgrounds, who come together to discuss options for patient management [1]. Radiologists play a key role in these teams, interpreting images and helping to incorporate their findings into the clinical decision making process. Radiographers, who take these images and have a huge amount of radiological knowledge, are not commonly part of these teams. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 30, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Clare McLaren Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

The effects of school career guidance on career choices of radiography undergraduate students at a University in Gauteng Province, South Africa
Studies have revealed that learners begin to make their career choices at a reasonably early stage of their lives. Career guidance in South Africa was made part of the curriculum in schools to introduce learners to different careers and guide them in their career choices. Due to historical disparities, this has not been adequately implemented in all schools. As a result of this, some learners often make uninformed career choices.The aim of this study was to determine if students who enrolled in a radiography undergraduate program at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) had prior knowledge about the radiography ...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: A. Motsepe, M.A. Thulo, M.A. Mochifefe Tags: Educational Perspective Source Type: research

Developing simulation-based learning application for radiation therapy students at pre-clinical stage
This study aimed to outline the development of an educational application in radiationtherapy and emphasizes the essential factors that radiation therapist technologists(RTTs) must consider in the treatment room from the perspective of experienced RTTs. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 27, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Nafise Hasoomi, Toshioh Fujibuchi, Hiroyuki Arakawa Tags: Educational Perspective Source Type: research

Psychological stress associated with skin marking during radiotherapy on breast cancer patients
This study aimed to further understand the psychological distress associated with skin marking during radiotherapy among patients with breast cancer. The potential benefits of skin mark-free radiotherapy were also explored. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 26, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Ryohei Yamauchi, Ryoko Ito, Tomoko Itazawa, Fumihiro Tomita, Jiro Kawamori Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Survival outcomes after using charged particle radiotherapy as a treatment modality for gliomas: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Charged particle therapy is an emerging radiation treatment for a number of tumors; however, more research is needed to determine its safety and efficacy when treating intra-axial brain tumors (commonly known as gliomas). The overall survival of patients treated with charged particle radiation versus those receiving photon therapy were compared in this systematic review and meta-analysis. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 25, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Bareq S. Al-Lami, Baqer S. Al-Lami, Yasir S. Al-Lami Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Implementation of a simulation free palliative Radiation Therapy pathway: An inter-professional collaborative project
The Western New South Wales Local Health District (WNSWLHD) has a significant footprint within the state of New South Wales (NSW). Due to the significant size of the WNSWLHD, patients residing in the local health district face many barriers to receiving Radiation Therapy. The inter-professional collaboration behind the successful implementation and evaluation of a simulation free pathway for palliative Radiation Therapy in WNSWLHD will be explored within this narrative. The process known in WNSWLHD as Medical Imaging Simulated Radiation Therapy (MISRT) removes the need for a computed tomography (CT) simulation and allows f...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 22, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Zoe Clarke Tags: Clinical Perspective Source Type: research

Development and evolution of nuclear cardiology and cardiac PET in Canada
Gated radionuclide angiography and myocardial perfusion imaging were developed in the United States and Europe in the 1970 ’s and soon adopted in Canadian centers. Much of the early development of nuclear cardiology in Canada was in Toronto, Ontario and was quickly followed by new programs across the country. Clinical research in Canada contributed to the further development of nuclear cardiology and cardiac PET.The C anadian Nuclear Cardiology Society (CNCS) was formed in 1995 and became the Canadian Society of Cardiovascular Nuclear and CT Imaging (CNCT) in 2014. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 17, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Terrence D. Ruddy, Ross A. Davies, Marla C. Kiess Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Impact of a contouring atlas on radiographer inter-observer variation in male pelvis radiotherapy
To determine the impact of a MR-based contouring atlas for male pelvis radiotherapy delineation on inter-observer variation to support radiographer led real-time magnetic resonance image guided adaptive radiotherapy (MRgART). (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 11, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Abigael Clough, Robert Chuter, Rosie B. Hales, Jacqui Parker, John McMahon, Lee Whiteside, Louise McHugh, Lucy Davies, Josephine Sanders, Rebecca Benson, Claire Nelder, Lisa McDaid, Ananya Choudhury, Cynthia L. Eccles Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

CovMediScanX: A medical imaging solution for COVID-19 diagnosis from chest X-ray images
Radiologists have extensively employed the interpretation of chest X-rays (CXR) to identify visual markers indicative of COVID-19 infection, offering an alternative approach for the screening of infected individuals. This research article presents CovMediScanX, a deep learning-based framework designed for a rapid and automated diagnosis of COVID-19 from CXR scan images. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Smitha Sunil Kumaran Nair, Leena R. David, Abdulwahid Shariff, Saqar Al Maskari, Adhra Al Mawali, Sammy Weis, Taha Fouad, Dilber Uzun Ozsahin, Aisha Alshuweihi, Abdulmunhem Obaideen, Wiam Elshami Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Fluoroscopy history, evolution, and technological advancements: A narrative review
This narrative review provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of fluoroscopy. The review examines the historical development of the technology, the technological advancements that have occurred over time, and the current applications of the technology in modern medicine. The review also identifies future considerations for the use of fluoroscopy in clinical practice. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Pedro David Lopez Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Myocardial blood flow quantification with SPECT
The addition of absolute myocardial blood flow (MBF) data improves the diagnostic and prognostic accuracy of relative perfusion imaging with nuclear medicine. Cardiac-specific gamma cameras allow measurement of MBF with SPECT. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - March 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: R Glenn Wells, Gary R Small, Terrence D Ruddy Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research