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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

A phantom study investigating effective strategies for reducing fetal dose in pregnant patients with head and neck cancer
To measure the out-of-field doses for various treatment planning techniques and assess the impact on fetal dose with and without the use of custom shielding. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - March 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: WuiAnn Woon, Jacob Samuel, Khairina Wahab, Farhan Zaini, Fatin Hamadi, Andrew Lee CK, Vedapriya Ramamurthy, Shahidda Bohari Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Using ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI in systematic reviews: Comment
We would like to respond to a comment on the published article entitled ``Using ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI in systematic reviews: Challenges and opportunities'' [1]. In healthcare research, there are potential and limitations associated with using ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies in systematic reviews. The ability of these technologies —collectively referred to as “generative AI”—can produce text, image, audio, and video files that mimic human-like content production skills has helped them become more well-known. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - March 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Advances in Clinical Care with Contemporary Cardiac SPECT
State of the art of cardiac SPECT imaging continues to advance. Contemporary clinical applications of cardiac SPECT are reviewed and illustrated. Beyond traditional stress and rest myocardial perfusion imaging, the role of digital SPECT technology, ultra low dose imaging with efficient stress first / stress only if normal imaging, deep learning algorithms relative to coronary angiography and SPECT CT, sourceless emission attenuation correction, myocardial blood flow and blood flow reserve to assess ischemic jeopardy, culprit ischemic territories, and cardiac allograft vasculopathy, advanced methods of SPECT detection of am...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - March 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Ronald G. Schwartz, Jean-Pierre Iskandar, Prem Soman Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Pressure: How to meaningfully engage with patient stories
“Facts bring us to knowledge, but stories lead to wisdom.”- Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen,Kitchen Table Wisdom, p. x1 (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - March 21, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Michael James Lang, Vikram Bubber Tags: Medical Radiation Sciences Narratives Source Type: research

PET/CT in comparison with PET/MRI as an imaging modality in the management of Gliomas –A systematic review and meta analysis
Gliomas are the most commonly occurring type of primary brain tumors. They account for 32% of all brain tumors and 80% of all malignant intracranial tumors. Gliomas are separated into four grades according to the World Health Organization. While low-grade gliomas generally have a favorable outlook, high-grade gliomas cause significant morbidity and mortality Given the lack of clarity about the causes of gliomas and their potential lethality, early diagnosis and identification is crucial. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - March 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Bareq S. Al-Lami, Baqer S. Al-Lami, Yasir S. Al-Lami Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Utilising pyrophosphate uptake imaging to establish the timing of acute myocardial infarction: An often-forgotten art
We present a case that demonstrates the clinical benefit of pyrophosphate uptake imaging in differentiating recent from remote infarction as a reminder of the continued utility of pyrophosphate uptake imaging for this indication. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - March 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Jeremy J. Russo, Bonnia Liu, Jeffrey Lefkovits, Nathan Better Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Bone scintigraphy for cardiac amyloidosis: A Canadian perspective
Cardiac amyloidosis is a protein deposition disease in which misfolded proteins aggregate into insoluble fibrils which deposit extracellularly in tissues [1]. Cardiac amyloidosis is increasingly recognized as an important cause of heart failure in older adults [2]. While there are several forms of cardiac amyloidosis, about 95% of patients have transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) or immunoglobulin light chain-related cardiac amyloidosis (AL-CM) [2]. Other rare causes of amyloidosis include amyloid A, apolipoprotein AI, heavy chain, and atrial natriuretic peptide amyloidosis [1]. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging ...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - March 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Robert JH Miller, Cigdem Akincioglu Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Early engagement: The value of MRIT student externs in supporting recruitment, retention, and the future of the medical imaging professions
The healthcare system faces critical challenges in recruitment and retention due to increased patient volumes, post-pandemic recovery needs, and a departing experienced workforce. The concept of an ‘extern’ role, increasingly explored in professions such as nursing, allows healthcare students to take on paid employment in assistive roles in settings relevant to their future profession. The cornerstone of such an initiative is to bridge academic learning with practical clinical support, eng aging the future of the workforce in a safe and meaningful way. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - March 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: C. Gillan, A. Magliozzi, L. Savelli, P. Cornacchione Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - March 6, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Hayley Gullen Tags: Medical Radiation Sciences Narratives Source Type: research