Analysis and predictability of technologists' perception of MR exam complexity
As MRI becomes a routine clinical diagnostic method, its complexity of techniques, protocols and scanning is growing. On the other hand, aggravated by the ubiquitous shortage of workforce, technologists' stress level and burnout rates are increasing. In this context, our study aims to shed light on technologists ’ perceived complexity of MR exams, by analyzing a multidimensional dataset composed of workflow, patient, and operational details, and further predicting perceived exam complexity. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: X. Wang, F. Uhlemann, J. Borgert, S.C. Chaduvula, R. Tellis, A. Frydrychowicz, J. Barkhausen, T. Amthor Source Type: research

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with placement of steerable banana cage: A single-center retrospective analysis of radiographic parameters of success
The transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is among the most utilized methods for the surgical treatment of lumbar degenerative disc disease. The TLIF has advanced significantly with several iterative changes since its inception in the early 1980s, with the advent of several generations of interbody types, shapes, and materials. Steerable curvilinear interbodies are among the most recent innovations in this space and may offer biomechanical advantages, namely in preservation of lumbar and segmental lordosis. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: A.S. Levy, K. Maddy, A. Murray, D.L. John, V. Kumar, T. Urakov Source Type: research

Understanding experiences of the radiography workforce delivering medical imaging as part of patients ’ end of life care: An exploratory qualitative interview study
People nearing the end of life often require medical imaging in hospitals to manage symptoms and care, despite this little is known about the experiences of those delivering it. The aim of this study is therefore to explore the experiences of the radiography workforce delivering medical imaging as part of patients ’ end-of-life care. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: A. Spacey, V. Heaslip, K. Szczepura Source Type: research

Care of transgender patients by diagnostic radiographers: What can be learnt from the literature
Transgender patients have described negative healthcare experiences, including discrimination and feeling unwelcome. Additionally, these patients are at risk of inadequate or unsafe care due to healthcare providers being unable to obtain and record transgender patients ’ correct gender and assigned birth sex. This literature review aims to review radiology and radiographer articles published since 2018 about transgender healthcare issues and make recommendations that can be applied by diagnostic radiographers, their managers and diagnostic radiography programme providers. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: C. Hammond, P. Lockwood Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Eye radiation dose from breast cancer screening using full field digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis: A phantom study
The eye lens is recently classified as one of the most radiosensitive tissues by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), and it has been suggested that the eye lens receives radiation dose during mammography due to scatter radiation. The aim of this study was to investigate the radiation dose received by the lens of the clients ’ eye from Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) screening. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: R.M.K. M.Ali, P. Hogg Source Type: research

‘Gear up and get ready’: Collaborative curriculum for radiographers supporting percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the operating theatre
The objective of this research was to assess participants ’ experience and level of competency after attending the curated collaborative educational programme. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Y.X. Tay, G.Y.H. Ng, M. Xue, C.X.Y. Lim, C.-W. Hsiao, Y.-M. Wei, C.C.-P. Ong Source Type: research

The use of low dose CT scouts for MR safety screening: A multi-reader evaluation
This study assesses the performance of CT scout images, which have low radiation dose and are faster and easier to acquire compared to plain film radiographs, in finding and naming a range of head and body implants. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: H. Barnsley, S. Uzoukwu, S. Hassan, M. Borri Source Type: research

Re Anudjo et  al. ‘Considerations for environmental sustainability in clinical radiology and radiotherapy practice: A systematic literature review and recommendations for a greener practice’
We praise Anudjo and their team for their excellent work1 summarising the existing research about sustainability in radiology and radiotherapy. The paper is well-written and shares important conclusions with crucial implications for practice. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: A.L. Soares, J.G. Couto, I. Bravo, S.C. Buttigieg, S. McFadden Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer screening among female Jordanian university employees: A cross-sectional study
This study aimed to measure the level of knowledge of BC risk factors, signs and symptoms and determine current mammography practices among female employees at Jordanian universities. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: D.S. Al-Mousa, K. Spuur, R. Attar, I. Kleib, M. Alakhras Source Type: research

Influence of transducer pressure and examiner experience on muscle active shear modulus measured by shear wave elastography
This study examined the effects of ultrasound transducer pressure and examiner experience on the biceps femoris long head and semitendinosus muscle active shear modulus in healthy individuals (n  = 28). (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: R. Pimenta, F. Coelho, J.P. Correia, J.R. Vaz Source Type: research

Obesity bias in diagnostic radiography students: A survey of attitudes, perceptions and technical confidence
This study aims to assess the attitudes to obesity of student diagnostic radiographers and determine if obesity bias exists in this population. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: N. Tamburrini, P. Lockwood Source Type: research

Alumni, radiographers, clinical placement tutors and industry insights about current radiographers practice, competences and autonomy in western Switzerland
This study aimed to map radiographers ’ practices, competences, and autonomy level in Western Switzerland. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: C. S á dos Reis, S. De Labouchere, C. Campeanu, S.S. Ghotra, L. Flaction, L. Marmy, P. Vorlet, A. Al-Musibli, L. Franco, M. Champendal Source Type: research

Threshold in breast compression reduction for full-field digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis
Breast compression is essential in mammography to improve image quality and reduce radiation dose. However, it can cause discomfort or even pain in women which could discourage them from attending future mammography examinations. Therefore, this study aims to explore the maximum reduction in breast compression in full-field digital mammography (FFDM) and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) that is achievable without impacting on image quality and dose. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: A.N. Afandy, M.B. Tori, S.O. Bintalib, B.L.P. Soh Source Type: research

Harnessing the benefits of ChatGPT for radiography education: A  discussion paper
Radiography education is pivotal in training skilled radiographers for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic applications. With technological advancements, interest in innovative educational tools to enhance traditional teaching methods is growing. This discussion paper explores the possibility of the integration of ChatGPT, a cutting-edge conversational AI language model, into radiography education. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: C. Amedu, B. Ohene-Botwe Tags: Narrative Review Source Type: research

Technical Note: Novel imaging method to obtain gray matter-attenuated inversion recovery image using low-field magnetic resonance imaging systems
The double inversion recovery (DIR) technique suppresses two types of tissue signals with different T1 values by applying two inversion recovery (IR) pulses with different inversion times (TI). In contrast, the double tissue suppression with multi-echo acquisition and single TI combining HIRE (DOMUST-HIRE) method, is a technique enabling the white-matter-attenuated inversion recovery (WAIR) images by setting one inversion time (TI) in a sequence based on the multi-echo method and subtracting the second echo image from the first echo image. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - December 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: K. Sakoda, S. Baba Tags: Technical note Source Type: research