Understanding the history of the late Roman synagogue at Huqoq in Israel's Galilee through radiocarbon dating and observations on site formation.

Galilean-type synagogues are monumental, basilical structures found in northern Israel that have long been dated, mainly on stylistic grounds, to the 2nd - 3rd centuries CE. This chronology is influenced by historical considerations - specifically, the notion that monumental synagogues must have been constructed before Jews came under Christian rule in the early 4th century. However, the stratigraphic contexts of the pottery and coins associated with the foundation of these buildings suggest they represent an architectural innovation dating to the 4th (especially the later 4th) to 6th centuries CE.

Implementing supplementary breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: Insights from European radiographers and radiologists.

Introduction: In response to the critical need for enhancing breast cancer screening for women with dense breasts, this study explored the understanding of challenges and requirements for implementing supplementary breast cancer screening for such women among clinical radiographers and radiologists in Europe.

Method: Fourteen (14) semi-structured online interviews were conducted with European clinical radiologists (n = 5) and radiographers (n = 9) specializing in breast cancer screening from 8 different countries: Denmark, Finland, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom. The interview schedule comprised questions regarding professional background and demographics and 13 key questions divided into six subgroups, namely Supplementary Imaging, Training, Resources and Guidelines, Challenges, Implementing supplementary screening and Women's Perspective.

Survey of knowledge and awareness of breast density amongst Maltese Women undergoing mammography screening.

Introduction: The ratio of breast glandular tissue to fatty tissue is known as breast density. This study assessed the knowledge and awareness of breast density of Maltese women undergoing mammography screening at the National Screening Unit. Increased breast density knowledge may lead to an increase in supplementary imaging attendance.

Examining the effectiveness of supplementary imaging modalities for breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: To systematically review studies on the effectiveness of supplementary imaging for breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts.

Materials And Methods: A systematic search of peer-reviewed publications in English (January 2000 to March 2021) was carried out. Eight databases were used to retrieve the studies: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Clinical Answers, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, PubMed, and Web of Science.

Evaluating the use of anti-scatter grids in adult knee radiography.

Introduction: Anti-scatter grids efficiently reduce scatter radiation from reaching the imaging receptor, enhancing image quality; however, the patient radiation dose increases in the process. There is disagreement regarding the thickness thresholds for which anti-scatter grids are beneficial. This study aims to establish a thickness threshold for the use of anti-scatter grids to optimise adult knee radiography.

A retrospective audit of the first screening round of the Maltese breast screening programme.

Purpose: To analyse whether the screening performance parameters of the Maltese National Breast Screening Programme first screening round met requirements set by European standards. The association between screening age and results of screening performance parameters was also investigated.

Method: Quantitative methodology was used to review examinations of women who were recalled for a technical recall or further assessment rates.