Dr. Adrian Thomas

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Radiation Oncology/Therapy

Why we must celebrate Charles Joslin's remarkable life

Prof. Charles Joslin died on 30 October 2025 at the age of 97. He made a huge contribution to radiation oncology, writes history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas.

December 19, 2025

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The remarkable legacy of Austria's Guido Holzknecht

Austrian pioneer Guido Holzknecht published the first book devoted to chest radiology. History expert Dr. Adrian Thomas explains why medical imaging owes him a huge debt.

September 16, 2024

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The first sister of radiology: Florence Stoney

Born in Dublin in 1870, Dr. Florence Stoney was an early pioneer of radiology and a keen suffragette. She had a firm faith in women's capacity to fill top positions. Her life will be celebrated at next week's UKIO congress in Liverpool.

June 6, 2024

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How not to lie with statistics: The genius of Doug Altman

To maximize the benefit to society, we need to not only do research but also do it well, medical statistician Prof. Doug Altman once said. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas asks what radiologists can learn from his legacy.

May 13, 2024

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Discover radiology's roots at the German Roentgen Museum

Make sure you add the world-famous Roentgen Museum to your bucket list, urges history buff Dr. Adrian Thomas. He describes his visit to Remscheid-Lennep, Germany.

December 11, 2023

The Röntgen Museum has been extended and modernized over recent years.

Antoine Béclère and the origins of French radiology

Antoine Béclère is one of the greats of radiology. At his own expense, he opened France's first department of radiology in 1897, and he was president of the third International Congress of Radiology, held in Paris in 1931, writes our history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas.

October 10, 2023

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Van Gogh discovery focuses attention on radiography of art

X-ray has unearthed an unknown self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh. The painting was found on the back of an earlier work and was hidden by layers of glue and cardboard. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas tells the story and looks at the use of radiography in this area.

August 17, 2022

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Reflections on 125 years of the British Institute of Radiology

To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the British Institute of Radiology, radiology historian Dr. Adrian Thomas highlights some of the key turning points of what is now the oldest radiological society in the world.

June 14, 2022

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U.K. mourns loss of interventional radiologist David Shepherd

Dr. David Shepherd dedicated his life to interventional radiology and served the same hospital in the South of England for over 30 years, writes history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas. Outside of work, he was a keen and proficient sailor.

February 3, 2022

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U.K. radiology mourns MSK specialist Charles Wakeley

Dr. Charles John Wakeley (1959-2021) worked as a musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist in Bristol, U.K., for 27 years. He was past president of the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists, senior examiner for the Royal College of Radiologists, and associate editor of Clinical Radiology. Dr. Adrian Thomas pays tribute to him.

November 18, 2021

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Do young athletes with low back pain need advanced imaging?

Many young athletes with low back pain don't need to undergo imaging beyond initial x-ray, according to survey results.

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'Hub-and-spoke' model and telemedicine can boost stroke care

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Do young athletes with low back pain need advanced imaging?

By Kate Madden Yee

Many young athletes with low back pain don't need to undergo imaging beyond initial x-ray, according to survey results.

February 12, 2026

Structured reporting, AI improve chest x-ray workflows

Structured reporting and AI tools have the potential to transform workflows, German researchers have emphasized.

February 11, 2026

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Radiologist outrages public decency

A tribunal has issued a six-month suspension to a consultant clinical radiologist from a top U.K. cancer hospital who committed sex acts repeatedly in full view of other passengers during an hour-long train journey.

February 10, 2026

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'Hub-and-spoke' model and telemedicine can boost stroke care

By Kate Madden Yee

Telemedicine-assisted CT can improve patient access to imaging and thrombolysis for stroke patients, German researchers have reported in Lancet Regional Health.

February 9, 2026

Radiologist faces censure over prescribing habits

By Maryam Payne

A radiologist has been disciplined by a New Zealand tribunal for inappropriately prescribing medications for herself and others.

February 9, 2026

German team unveils dose findings on breast MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Breast MRI using gadopiclenol with a half gadolinium dose offers equivalent to superior contrast enhancement compared to gadobutrol-enhanced MRI with full gadolinium dose.

February 9, 2026

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Microwave ablation safe for tumors close to heart

Percutaneous microwave ablation can be a safe and effective treatment for lung tumors close to the heart and aorta, according to a recent U.K. study.

February 9, 2026

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Audit puts spotlight on breast density in women under 50

A 12-year audit conducted at a women’s imaging facility has provided new data on the link between mammographic breast density and cancer detection in younger patients.

February 5, 2026

Right breast, 10 o’clock position, same patient: A 15 mm irregular hypoechoic solid lesion with suspicious morphology, situated approximately 6 mm from the index lesion. Biopsy confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma, Grade 2, ER positive, PR positive, HER2 positive, concordant with ultrasound features. Findings are in keeping with multifocal invasive ductal carcinoma in a heterogeneously dense breast. The patient was referred for surgical management.

Italian team seeks to optimize imaging of pelvic floor dysfunction

By Maryam Payne

MRI defecography can provide more complete information and limit challenges that make pelvic floor dysfunction difficult to diagnose, researchers from Palermo have found.

February 4, 2026

Sagittal T2-weighted MRD image at maximal pelvic floor contraction (squeeze). The pubococcygeal line (PCL) serves as a reference line extending from the inferior border of the pubic symphysis to the last coccygeal joint. The H line represents the anteroposterior dimension of the levator hiatus, while the M line measures the perpendicular descent of the levator plate relative to the PCL. The midpubic line (MPL) provides an additional reference for anterior-posterior alignment. Identifiable pelvic structures include the pubic symphysis (Ps), rectum (R), and bladder (B).

DBT shows advantages over mammography in TMIST Lead-in analysis

By Amerigo Allegretto

DBT could improve screening performance over conventional mammography in age groups not eligible for the TMIST study.

February 4, 2026

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European survey sheds light on imaging of sepsis

By Maryam Payne

A new European survey on sepsis has highlighted divergence among radiologists and clinicians on the contraindications and acceptable time windows for imaging.

February 3, 2026

PSMA-PET predicts patient response to therapy

The finding is an important step for further development of new treatment for advanced metastatic prostate cancer.

February 3, 2026

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