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Artificial intelligence in CT scan range delineation: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open

Mo’men Bani-Ahmad, Andrew England, Laura McLaughlin, Marwan Alshipli, Yasser H. Hadi , et al. · 2025

The effectiveness of an educational intervention on adolescents’ understanding of radiation therapy Open

Kathleen M. Murphy, T. O’Donovan, Annemarie Devine, Aisling Barry, Andrew England , et al. · 2025

Educational interventions show promise in this setting. This example provides a basis for future research to explore the optimal educational intervention content and whether there is an impact on RTT recruitment and attrition rates within …

AI-driven assessment of over-scanning in chest CT: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open

Mo’men Bani-Ahmad, Andrew England, Laura McLaughlin, Marwan Alshipli, Kholoud Alzyoud , et al. · 2025

Image quality in ultra-low-dose chest CT versus chest x-rays guiding paediatric cystic fibrosis care Open

Niamh Moore, P. O’Regan, Rena Young, Grainne Curran, Michael Waldron , et al. · 2025

Objectives Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a prevalent autosomal recessive disorder, with lung complications being the primary cause of morbidity and mortality. In paediatric patients, structural lung changes begin early, necessitating prompt dete…

Optimizing radiography education: Adapting curricula to evolving clinical practices in UAE healthcare Open

Mohammad Rawashdeh, Mohamed Zakaria El-Sayed, Labeeba Hussain, Siddra Asadullah, Arshad Ahammed Sharaf , et al. · 2025

Background: Despite population growth, the UAE is experiencing a decline in the utilization of plain radiography (X-ray) due to changes in clinical priorities and advancements in imaging technologies like CT and MRI. This decrease impacts …

Motivational factors influencing radiography students' career choices: A survey study Open

Mohammad Rawashdeh, Charbel Saade, Andrew England, Mark F. McEntee, Praveen Kumar , et al. · 2025

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…

Professional challenges faced by student radiographers during COVID-19 Open

J.P. McNulty, M Zarnado M, C. Buissink, Ryan DeCoster, William F. Hennessy , et al. · 2025

Studies such as this highlight the impact on student radiographers worldwide. Understanding students' lived experiences can inform improved support structures and help build more sustainable, student-centred training environments in both r…

Automatic 3D camera positioning in cardiac computed tomography: A phantom study Open

Yasser H. Hadi, Armelle Le-Goff, Niamh Moore, Micheal Murphy, Lorna Sweetman , et al. · 2025

Automatic 3D camera positioning in CCTA will likely improve patient care and safety.

Potential of artificial intelligence for radiation dose reduction in computed tomography —A scoping review Open

Mo’men Bani-Ahmad, Andrew England, Laura McLaughlin, Yasser H. Hadi, Mark F. McEntee · 2025

This review underscores the significance of AI in optimizing radiation doses in CT imaging, focusing on three key areas: patient positioning, scan range determination, and image reconstruction.

Assessment of breast composition in MRI using artificial intelligence – A systematic review Open

Philip Murphy, Mark F. McEntee, Michael M. Maher, Michael F. Ryan, Chloë Harman , et al. · 2025

AI could assist in developing personalized breast composition assessments. Future developments could focus on better delineation of breast composition categories. AI models that have trained on more diverse and larger populations should re…

R-AI-diographers: a European survey on perceived impact of AI on professional identity, careers, and radiographers’ roles Open

Nikolaos Stogiannos, G. Walsh, Benard Ohene Botwe, Kevin P. McHugh, Ben Potts , et al. · 2025

Objectives Radiographers use advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy (MIRT) equipment. They are also a digitally mature and digitally resilient workforce in healthcare. Artificial intelligence is already changing their clinical practice …

R-AI-diographers: exploring the changing professional role and identity of radiographers in Europe in the era of artificial intelligence Open

G. Walsh, Mark F. McEntee, Yiannis Kyratsis, Christina Malamateniou · 2025

Lessons on AI implementation from senior clinical practitioners: An exploratory qualitative study in medical imaging and radiotherapy in the UK Open

Nikolaos Stogiannos, Tracy O’Regan, Erica Scurr, Lia Litosseliti, Michael Pogose , et al. · 2024

Participants who are now using AI tools felt that clinical staff should be empowered to support AI implementation by adopting new and clearly defined roles and responsibilities. They suggest that attention to patient care and safety is a k…

Computed Tomography versus Radiography for Suspected Paediatric Physical Abuse: A Systematic Review Open

Ahmed Abdulahad Mohammed, Eimear Mahon, Niamh Moore‐Cherry, Lorna Sweetman, Michael M. Maher , et al. · 2024

Background The diagnosis of suspected physical abuse (SPA) remains a continuous challenge to paediatric healthcare. Several studies have reported that computed tomography (CT) may improve the evaluation of SPA. Objective This study aims to…

A multidisciplinary team and multiagency approach for AI implementation: A commentary for medical imaging and radiotherapy key stakeholders Open

Nikolaos Stogiannos, Caitlin Gillan, Helle Precht, Cláudia Sà dos Reis, Amrita Kumar , et al. · 2024

An investigation into the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of radiation protection in interventional radiology and cardiac catheter-laboratories Open

Megan O'Rourke, Niamh Moore, Rena Young, Silvia Svetlic, Helen Bucknall , et al. · 2024

The practices of RP by IR and CCL staff in this survey was variable and can be improved. The unavailability of basic radiation protection tools and RP specific training courses/modules were some of the reasons for sub-optimal self-protecti…

More sustainable use of iodinated contrast media – Why? Open

Andrew England, Mohammad Rawashdeh, Niamh Moore, Robert G. Young, Geoffrey M. Curran , et al. · 2024

Objectives: Based on a narrative review of the literature to 1) assess the need for and 2) report methods to help deliver a sustainable approach to iodinated contrast media (ICM) administration. Key findings: Acute ICM shortages have been …

Expansion of Typical Values for Paediatric Patients in Ireland and Comparison with Published DRLs - Experiences of a Single Institution Open

Andrew Lyons, Ali Mohammed Ali, Andrew England, Niamh Moore‐Cherry, Rena Young , et al. · 2024

TVs in this study follow established trends with patient weight and examination type and are comparable with published literature. Variations do exist between individual examination rooms and reasons are multifactorial. Given that age and …

Risk factors associated with the development of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in Head and Neck cancer patients in Ireland: A 10-year retrospective review Open

Kathleen T. Fitzgerald, C. Lyons, Andrew England, Mark F. McEntee, Annemarie Devine , et al. · 2024

This is the first retrospective study of ORN in HNC patients in Ireland over 10-year period. ORN incidence was extremely low (4.4%). As patients reported high smoking/alcohol use and poor dental attendance pre-diagnosis, this suggests inte…

Black box no more: A cross-sectional multi-disciplinary survey for exploring governance and guiding adoption of AI in medical imaging and radiotherapy in the UK Open

Nikolaos Stogiannos, Lia Litosseliti, Tracy O’Regan, Erica Scurr, Anna Barnes , et al. · 2024

Among the 245 responses, the following were emphasised as central to AI adoption: governance frameworks, practitioner training, leadership, and teamwork within the AI ecosystem. Prior training was strongly correlated with increased knowled…

Radiographers’ perceptions of the experiences of patients with dementia attending the radiology department Open

Katie Browne, Andrew England, Rena Young, Niamh Moore, Elin Kjelle , et al. · 2024

PwD often require more time for radiological examinations, they often need repeat imaging and re-scheduling of an examination at a more appropriate time. These factors need to be considered when scheduling and performing radiological exami…

AI implementation in the UK landscape: Knowledge of AI governance, perceived challenges and opportunities, and ways forward for radiographers Open

Nikolaos Stogiannos, Tracy O’Regan, Erica Scurr, Lia Litosseliti, Michael Pogose , et al. · 2024

The results of this study highlight some of the priorities and challenges for radiographers in relation to AI adoption, namely the need for developing robust AI governance frameworks and providing optimal AI training.

Diagnostic accuracy of radiographers’ red dot usage in the emergency department Open

Mary Beth O'Leary, Andrew England, Grainne Curran, Katie Flynn, Marie Ryan , et al. · 2023

To investigate the accuracy of radiographers applying the 'Red Dot System' after completing a 10-week online image interpretation course and whether observer confidence plays a role in diagnostic performance. Eligible participating radiogr…

The experiences and opinions of deaf service users accessing radiology Open

Jennifer O'Riordan, Andrew England, Rena Young, Salman Albeshan, Yazeed Alashban , et al. · 2023

All healthcare providers must ensure unrestricted access to care and equitable opportunity without barriers. Deaf persons, on the other hand, continue to experience difficulties in all facets of the healthcare system daily. Therefore, the …

Black box no more: a scoping review of AI governance frameworks to guide procurement and adoption of AI in medical imaging and radiotherapy in the UK Open

Nikolaos Stogiannos, Rizwan Malik, Amrita Kumar, Anna Barnes, Michael Pogose , et al. · 2023

Technological advancements in computer science have started to bring artificial intelligence (AI) from the bench closer to the bedside. While there is still lots to do and improve, AI models in medical imaging and radiotherapy are rapidly …

Radiographers’ attitudes toward the use of lead contact shielding Open

Maebh Ahern, Mark F. McEntee, Niamh Moore · 2023

Additional research is required into the number of repeat x-rays associated with the use of lead shielding and the actual dose saving for shielding outside the field of view. Additional education and specific clarification on when to use a…

Establishing weight-based diagnostic reference levels for neonatal chest X-rays Open

Robert S. Gilley, L David, B. Leamy, David Moloney, Niamh Moore , et al. · 2023

The proposed weight-based DRLs can be adopted for neonates' locally, nationally and internationally.

Technical ultrasonic quality assurance in Danish Radiology Departments Open

Karen Brage, Kristina T.T. Pank, Sisse Hansen, Lis K. Søndergaard, Mark F. McEntee , et al. · 2023

Introduction: In general, there is a lack of technical quality assurance (TQA) in ultrasound, which threatens patients. This study aimed to map the level of ultrasound quality assurance in Danish Radiology Departments, assess the intra- an…

The effect of breast shielding outside the field of view on breast entrance surface dose in axial X-ray examinations: a phantom study Open

Lauren Hurley, Yazeed Alashban, Salman Albeshan, Andrew England, Mark F. McEntee · 2023

This study found no significant decrease in the ESD of the breast with the use of outside-FOV shielding for the AP abdomen, AP cervical spine, OM30 facial bones, AP lumbar spine, or lateral lumbar spine radiography across a range of protoc…

A comparison of perceived image quality between computer display monitors and augmented reality smart glasses Open

Andrew England, John D. Thompson, S. Dorey, Shofiq Al-Islam, Michael W. Long , et al. · 2023

IntroductionAugmented-reality (AR) smart glasses provide an alternative to standard computer display monitors (CDM). AR smart glasses may provide an opportunity to improve visualisation during fluoroscopy and interventional radiology (IR) …

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