Photoacoustic imaging in prostate cancer: A new paradigm for diagnosis and management.

The global health issue of prostate cancer (PCa) requires better diagnosis and treatment. Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) may change PCa management. This review examines PAI's principles, diagnostic role, and therapeutic guidance.

Establishment of a local diagnostic reference level for computed tomography chest and abdomen in two different cities in Saudi Arabia.

Background And Aim: Spiral computed tomography (CT) scans, which are considered a high-contrast resolution, quick and cross-sectional imaging technique, have grown in popularity as a result of technological advancements. However, these advancements have brought with them the potential for significantly increased radiation doses to the patient. Consequently, many organizations recommended optimization and establishing diagnostic reference levels.

Investigation of the Radiographer's adherence and compliance with radiation protection and infection control practices during COVID-19 mobile radiography.

Radiological staff, especially radiographers, work as front liners against the COVID-19 outbreak. This study aims to assess compliance with radiation protection and infection control practices during COVID-19 mobile radiography procedures. This cross-sectional study included 234 radiographers (females, 56%, n = 131; males, 44%, n = 103) who were asked to complete an online questionnaire consisting of demographic data, radiation protection and infection control practices during COVID-19 portable cases, and knowledge and awareness.

Evaluation of Pediatric Imaging Modalities Practices of Radiologists and Technologists: A Survey-Based Study.

Introduction: Radiation protection for pediatric patients is the main concern in pediatric computed tomography (CT) due to their sensitive organs, such as the brain and the thyroid glands. Accordingly, an optimization of pediatric CT practices is vital to minimize the radiation dose for this population.

Aim: To assess the pediatric CT practices of radiologists and technologists in a CT unit.

The Spectrum of Renal Pathologies in Saudi Pediatrics Patients Using Ultrasound.

Background And Objective: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a high population of children with hereditary renal infections whose factors are linked to the X chromosomes. This study aims to determine the spectrum of renal pathologies in Saudi pediatrics patients as well as to link the genetic aspect to the development of renal diseases in Saudi children by using ultrasound.

Materials And Methods: The study, hence sought to analyze the outcomes of a cross-sectional retrospective study report at the Radiology department of King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) within 12 months retrogressively.

Information Loss Via Visual Assessment of Radiologic Images Using Modified Version of the Low-Contrast Detailed Phantom at Direct DR System.

Introduction: Quality in radiology images can be assessed by determining the levels of information retained or lost in an image. Information loss in images has been recently assessed via a method based on information theory and the employment of a contrast-detail (CD) phantom. In this study, the traditional CD phantom (air-Perspex) and a modified CD phantom were used.

Low-Contrast Detail Phantom: Proof of Concept.

Purpose: To investigate the concept of filling the air gaps of the conventional contrast detail phantom (CDP) with various concentrations of contrast media, and to develop a variable level of attenuation-level differential phantoms that could be more appropriate for contrast measurements in some radiology cases.

Methods: Images were acquired using the digital radiography system of the traditional CDP (Perspex/air hole phantom) and the novel form of CDP where the air holes were replaced with attenuating material. In this study, two different attenuating materials were introduced, water and a 30% concentration of iodine-based contrast medium.