- Microwave ablation of malignant liver lesions: Does the presence of cirrhosis affect the diameter of the ablation zones? A retrospective comparative study from a single institution. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jul 13. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: This study found no evidence of the oven effect phenomenon in MWA. This may result from MWA's ability to achieve higher temperatures and larger ablation zones, reducing the impact of local tissue characteristics.
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- Validation and Predictive Modelling of a Portable Bladder Scanner for Precision Bladder Management in Pelvic Radiotherapy. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jul 11. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: HD5 enables reliable, though negatively biased, BV estimates. Embedding an age-stratified, moderate-fill workflow reduces repeat initial CBCT and standardizes bladder preparation.
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- Radioligand therapy for paediatric patients with solid tumours. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- Despite significant advances in the treatment of childhood cancers, progress in improving outcomes of many paediatric solid tumours remains limited, particularly in patients with relapsed or metastatic disease. Current treatment strategies, including surgery, chemotherapy, and external beam radiotherapy, can achieve disease control but are often associated with substantial acute and long-term tox…
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- Vertebral computed tomography attenuation to case-find low bone density in people undergoing lung cancer screening. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: In LCS, VHU is a convenient alternative to case-find screenees with occult osteoporosis, having comparable discrimination to standard methods for low BMD and osteoporotic fractures.
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- Machine learning models using 18F-FDG PET/CT radiomics for RAS mutation prediction and prognostic stratification in colorectal cancer. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jul 03. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Although the radiomics-based ML model demonstrated moderate performance in predicting RAS mutation status, it provided prognostic stratification comparable to that based on true genetic profiles.
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- Predictors of Relapse in Oligometastatic Prostate Patients Receiving Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jul 03. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Post-SABR PSA kinetics are a more reliable predictor of relapse than conventional risk stratification factors in oligometastatic prostate cancer patients.
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- An Evaluation of Radiotherapy and Response in the Management of Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumors. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jul 02. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: PEComas appear to be radiosensitive, with substantial tumour volume reduction after RT and a dose-response signal favouring higher EQD2 dose. Nonetheless, overall survival was poor, reflecting the aggressive nature of this disease.
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- Ensuring radiology reporting quality across a national lung cancer screening programme. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jun 29. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- Low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening (LCS) in high-risk patients has shown potential in reducing lung cancer mortality. In 2019, the UK National Health Service announced rollout of the Targeted Lung Health Check programme (TLHC) following a successful pilot offering individuals between 55 and 74 years of age who have ever smoked an appointment with a health professional, which may lead to a L…
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- Utility of High-Resolution Semiconductor Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in the Assessment of Breast Cancer Extent: Comparison with Magnetic Resonance Imaging. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jun 30. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: The 1.5SUVmean+2SD of prone WB SiPM PET/CT offers a diagnostic performance equivalent to MRI for assessing breast cancer extent, particularly in premenopausal patients, while MRI remains optimal for postmenopausal patients. Both modalities are also highly effective in high Ki-67 tumours.
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- Airway Imaging Practices in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: A Global Survey to Guide Standardized Guidelines. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jun 29. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Although practices varied, consistent trends at diagnosis and follow-up highlight opportunities for consensus.
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- "Comparative diagnostic accuracy of dual-energy CT, diffusion-weighted MRI and chemical shift MRI in cervical lymph node metastasis in head and neck cancer". [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jun 22. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: DWI demonstrates superior diagnostic performance in differentiating metastatic cervical lymph nodes, while DECT and CSI show limited utility. Multiparametric MRI, particularly DWI, should be preferred for nodal characterization in head and neck cancer.
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- The Utility of Advanced Imaging in COPD: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment-introductory Editorial. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jun 22. [Online ahead of print]BJ
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- Development of In situ Dosimetry for FLASH Proton Radiotherapy via Organic Scintillating Fibers. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jun 19. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Preliminary proton irradiations at HCI further indicated that the device can resolve individual beam pulses, a capability valuable for both FLASH research and conventional radiotherapy.
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- Cumulative effective dose among 5.6 million CT exams in a multinational radiation dose registry. [Journal Article]Br J Radiol. 2026 Jun 18. [Online ahead of print]BJ
- CONCLUSIONS: High cumulative doses were not rare, particularly high in larger patients, and repeat imaging was a strong driver of these exposures.
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