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View article: Motivational factors influencing radiography students' career choices: A survey study
Motivational factors influencing radiography students' career choices: A survey study Open
Background: Despite significant advancements in healthcare in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), limited research has explored the motivational factors influencing UAE radiography students’ choice of this field. Materials and Methods: Institu…
View article: Beyond Guesswork: Addressing the Wide Variability in Pediatric Iodinated Contrast Media Delivery from an International Perspective
Beyond Guesswork: Addressing the Wide Variability in Pediatric Iodinated Contrast Media Delivery from an International Perspective Open
Background: Radiographers play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of iodinated contrast media (ICM) in pediatric CT imaging. However, practice variability across institutions raises concerns about consistency, patie…
View article: Comparing Peristaltic and Direct-Drive Contrast Injection Systems for Thoracic Computed Tomography (CT): Effects on Dose, Image Quality, and Pathology
Comparing Peristaltic and Direct-Drive Contrast Injection Systems for Thoracic Computed Tomography (CT): Effects on Dose, Image Quality, and Pathology Open
Introduction To compare thoracic vasculature opacification between the direct-drive and the peristaltic drive contrast injection systems and the effect on quantitative and qualitative image quality during computed tomography. Method A retr…
View article: Sclerosing Stromal Tumor of the Ovary Presenting as Meigs Syndrome During Childhood
Sclerosing Stromal Tumor of the Ovary Presenting as Meigs Syndrome During Childhood Open
Meigs syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by a triad of benign ovarian tumor, ascites, and pleural effusion. Despite its benign nature, its presentation can be similar to metastatic malignancy, making preoperative diagnosis often cha…
View article: Comparing model based iterative reconstruction to hybrid based iterative reconstruction in stenosis detection during ECG-gated coronary CTA
Comparing model based iterative reconstruction to hybrid based iterative reconstruction in stenosis detection during ECG-gated coronary CTA Open
Purpose: To compare the quantitative and qualitative image quality of hybrid (HBIR) and model based (MBIR) iterative reconstruction during coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA). Materials and Methods: Institutional review board ap…
View article: Referral Physicians’ Knowledge of Radiation Dose: A Cross-sectional Study
Referral Physicians’ Knowledge of Radiation Dose: A Cross-sectional Study Open
AIM: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the knowledge of referring physicians of general practitioners, residents, and medical specialists in Jordan and the Middle East on radiation dose and its impact on vulnerable patients. MATERIA…
View article: Radiologists’ Knowledge and Attitudes towards CT Radiation Dose and Exposure in Saudi Arabia—A Survey Study
Radiologists’ Knowledge and Attitudes towards CT Radiation Dose and Exposure in Saudi Arabia—A Survey Study Open
Computed tomography (CT) is a key imaging technique in diagnostic radiology, providing highly sensitive and specific information. While its use has increased dramatically in recent years, the quantity and associated risks of radiation from…
View article: Ushering in the next generation of autonomous surgical robots? current trends and future possibilities with data driven physics simulation and domain randomization
Ushering in the next generation of autonomous surgical robots? current trends and future possibilities with data driven physics simulation and domain randomization Open
As artificial intelligence (AI) plays an ever-increasing role in medicine, various designs that implement machine learning (ML) are being introduced in an effort to develop surgical robots that perform a variety of surgical techniques with…
View article: Contrast media volume is significantly related to patient lung volume during CT pulmonary angiography when employing a patient-specific contrast protocol
Contrast media volume is significantly related to patient lung volume during CT pulmonary angiography when employing a patient-specific contrast protocol Open
Aim: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between contrast media volume and patient lung volume when employing a patient-specific contrast media formula during pulmonary computed tomography angiography (CTA). Materi…
View article: Lung Density in the Trajectory Path—A Strong Indicator of Patients Sustaining a Pneumothorax during CT-Guided Lung Biopsy
Lung Density in the Trajectory Path—A Strong Indicator of Patients Sustaining a Pneumothorax during CT-Guided Lung Biopsy Open
Introduction: The purpose is to evaluate the prognostic significance of lung parenchymal density during percutaneous coaxial cutting needle lung biopsy (PNLB). Materials and methods: Retrospective analysis of 179 consecutive patients (106 …
View article: An augmented patient-specific approach to administration of contrast agent for CT renal angiography
An augmented patient-specific approach to administration of contrast agent for CT renal angiography Open
Employing a patient-tailored contrast media injection protocol shows a significant refinement in the visualization of renal vasculature and reader confidence during renal CTA.
View article: Establishment of diagnostic reference levels in cardiac computed tomography
Establishment of diagnostic reference levels in cardiac computed tomography Open
The aim of this study was to determine diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for cardiac computed tomography (CCT) in Jordan. Volume computed tomography dose index (CTDI vol ) and dose–length product (DLP) were collected from 228 CCTs perform…
View article: Intracranial calcifications on CT: an updated review
Intracranial calcifications on CT: an updated review Open
Intracranial calcifications are frequently encountered in non-contrast computed tomography scan in both adult and pediatric age groups. They refer to calcifications within the brain parenchyma or vasculature and can be classified into seve…
View article: Multimodality approach to imaging giant multilocular cystadenoma of the prostate: A rare entity
Multimodality approach to imaging giant multilocular cystadenoma of the prostate: A rare entity Open
Giant multilocular cystadenomas of the prostate or seminal vesicles are rarely reported in literature. We present a case of a 76-year-old male presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms initially perceived as symptoms of benign prostatic…
View article: A systematic approach in the diagnosis of paediatric skull lesions: what radiologists need to know
A systematic approach in the diagnosis of paediatric skull lesions: what radiologists need to know Open
Paediatric skull lesions are commonly identified on imaging. They can be challenging to image, given their location and size, and often require several imaging modalities to narrow down the differential diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis of the…
View article: An augmented patient-specific approach to administration of contrast agent for CT renal angiography
An augmented patient-specific approach to administration of contrast agent for CT renal angiography Open
Purpose This hybrid retrospective and prospective study performed on 200 consecutive patients undergoing renal CTA, investigates the opacification of renal vasculature, radiation dose, and reader confidence. Materials and Methods 100 patie…
View article: Gadolinium and Multiple Sclerosis: Vessels, Barriers of the Brain, and Glymphatics
Gadolinium and Multiple Sclerosis: Vessels, Barriers of the Brain, and Glymphatics Open
The pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis is characterized by a cascade of pathobiologic events, ranging from focal lymphocytic infiltration and microglia activation to demyelination and axonal degeneration. MS has several of the hallmarks of…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Clinical and Self Breast Examination Among Radiology Professionals
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Clinical and Self Breast Examination Among Radiology Professionals Open
Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of radiology professionals in Jordan in regard to breast cancer (BC) screening. Methods: An IRB approved, online-based study was carried out in Jordan. The participants …
View article: Intestinal obstruction caused by a strangulating adnexa: a rare complication of ovarian sparing hysterectomy
Intestinal obstruction caused by a strangulating adnexa: a rare complication of ovarian sparing hysterectomy Open
Intestinal obstruction caused by a remnant fallopian tube from previous hysterectomy is a rare entity that has been reported once in the literature. We report the case of a 61-year-old woman who presented with both small and large bowel ob…
View article: Swine Atrioventricular Node Ablation Using Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Methods and In Vivo Feasibility Investigation for Catheter‐Free Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Swine Atrioventricular Node Ablation Using Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Methods and In Vivo Feasibility Investigation for Catheter‐Free Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias Open
Background Linear accelerator–based stereotactic radiosurgery delivered to cardiac arrhythmogenic foci could be a promising catheter‐free ablation modality. We tested the feasibility of in vivo atrioventricular ( AV ) node ablation in swin…
View article: Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the mid-left anterior descending coronary artery: association with acute myocardial infarction
Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the mid-left anterior descending coronary artery: association with acute myocardial infarction Open
Congenital abnormalities of the coronary arteries are uncommon but can be associated with important cardiac events depending on their location and the course of the aberrant artery. Conventional angiography has been the gold standard for t…
View article: Renal pseudoaneurysm formation post allograft biopsy: a case report
Renal pseudoaneurysm formation post allograft biopsy: a case report Open
Renal pseudoaneurysm (PSA) is a rare complication post kidney transplant biopsy that accounts for less than 1% of allograft dysfunction. Imaging guidelines in the diagnosis of renal PSA have not yet been developed owing to the low occurren…
View article: A case of a 42-year-old patient with anomalous origin of the left main coronary artery from the pulmonary artery who delivered three times with no complications: presentation, diagnosis, and review
A case of a 42-year-old patient with anomalous origin of the left main coronary artery from the pulmonary artery who delivered three times with no complications: presentation, diagnosis, and review Open
An anomalous origin of the left coronary artery (LCA) from the pulmonary artery or Bland-White-Garland (BWG) syndrome is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly, which is unusual to survive to adulthood if left uncorrected. The authors report an…
View article: Synchronisation between contrast media administration and caudocranial scan direction increases visualisation of altered coronary artery blood flow in patients presenting with dual left anterior descending coronary artery
Synchronisation between contrast media administration and caudocranial scan direction increases visualisation of altered coronary artery blood flow in patients presenting with dual left anterior descending coronary artery Open
Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) has the advantage over invasive coronary angiography in that its non-invasive nature and minimal risk on patients. CCTA enables accurate assessment of the entire heart, coronary artery system and thorax, disp…