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View article: Exploring the Capability of Spectral Detector Computed Tomography to Identify Zinc and Magnesium in the Prostate Gland: A Proof‐of‐Concept Study
Exploring the Capability of Spectral Detector Computed Tomography to Identify Zinc and Magnesium in the Prostate Gland: A Proof‐of‐Concept Study Open
Background Prostate cancer is one of the most common diagnosed cancers globally, with early detection crucial for reducing mortality and morbidity. However existing screening methods have limitations, such as invasiveness and patient disco…
View article: Drain fluid iodine as a biomarker of anastomotic leak after low anterior resection in patients undergoing Gastrografin rectal tube flushes and omission of a diverting ileostomy: The GUSH study
Drain fluid iodine as a biomarker of anastomotic leak after low anterior resection in patients undergoing Gastrografin rectal tube flushes and omission of a diverting ileostomy: The GUSH study Open
Aim Anastomotic leak (AL) is the anathema of colorectal surgery and its occurrence constitutes a serious risk to patients and places a substantial burden on the health system. The analysis of extravasated intraluminal substances in drain f…
View article: Survey of maternal anxiety and perceptions towards foetal MRI and pre‐scan education
Survey of maternal anxiety and perceptions towards foetal MRI and pre‐scan education Open
Introduction Foetal MRI scans can induce feelings of fear, concern and anxiety in pregnant patients. The aim of this research was to determine if providing patients with an information leaflet reduced maternal anxiety regarding foetal MRI.…
View article: Plain x‐ray misses many ureteric calculi: Time to challenge the old dogma?
Plain x‐ray misses many ureteric calculi: Time to challenge the old dogma? Open
Ureteric colic is a common emergency department (ED) presentation and usually diagnosed with noncontrast computed tomography (CT). Plain abdominal x-ray (AXR) was historically used for diagnosis and may help to monitor position of radio-op…
View article: Radiographic technique modification and evidence‐based practice: A qualitative study
Radiographic technique modification and evidence‐based practice: A qualitative study Open
Introduction Evidence‐based practice in radiography is an emerging practice, due to a lack of evidence. Beyond the diagnostic requirements of the examination, imaging technique decisions are guided by the radiographer's tertiary education …
View article: Sensitivity of virtual non-contrast dual-energy CT urogram for detection of urinary calculi: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sensitivity of virtual non-contrast dual-energy CT urogram for detection of urinary calculi: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objective To determine the sensitivity of dual-energy (DE) virtual non-contrast computed tomography (vNCT), generated from the excretory phase of a CT urogram, compared to true non-contrast CT (tNCT) for the detection of urinary calculi. M…
View article: Diagnostic accuracy of prospectively gated, 128‐slice or greater CTCA at high heart rates: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Diagnostic accuracy of prospectively gated, 128‐slice or greater CTCA at high heart rates: a systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Introduction Prospectively gated 64‐slice CT coronary angiography (CTCA) may be contraindicated for heart rates (HRs) over 65 beats per minute (bpm) due to reduced diagnostic sensitivity. Newer CT scanners typically provide 128 or more sli…