Dr. Giles Maskell

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Teleradiology: Here to stay, but still second best?
Teleradiology can bring extra capacity and value for a department and has personal benefits for radiologists, but Dr. Giles Maskell remains convinced that for most purposes, local is best.
February 2, 2026
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Introducing Maskell’s Law of Cancer
If the patient doesn’t have cancer, then what you’re looking at probably isn’t a metastasis, Dr. Giles Maskell writes in a new column.
September 2, 2025
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Maskell's musings: What makes a good radiologist?
There is a lot more to good radiology than having a sharp pair of eyes and a long differential, Dr. Giles Maskell writes in a new column.
January 27, 2025
Dr. Giles Maskell enjoys a break at the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual meeting in Valencia, Spain, in 2023. Photo courtesy of EUSOBI.
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What can road safety tell us about radiological error?
Too many discussions about avoiding error in radiology fall back on the notion of encouraging “vigilance,” Dr. Giles Maskell writes in a new column.
April 2, 2024
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Referee! The impact of new technology in football and radiology
Radiologists can learn some important lessons from the recent experiences of the sporting world, particularly football, Dr. Giles Maskell writes in a new column.
January 31, 2024
Dr. Giles Maskell. Photo courtesy of European Society of Breast Imaging.
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Is your radiology team still happy after the pandemic?
Happy staff are more productive, and high staff morale leads to better outcomes for patients. But post-COVID, how can you tell if your department is a joyful place to work? And what can you do boost happiness? Dr. Giles Maskell addresses these questions.
November 5, 2023
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An ugly new word for today's clinical radiologists: Taskification
Taskification involves breaking down a complex professional role into a series of smaller tasks, but what does it mean for radiology? Dr. Giles Maskell investigates, using injection of intravenous contrast in CT as an example.
September 4, 2023
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Why radiologists and policymakers need to communicate better
Radiology plays a central role in modern medical care, but those in charge rarely seek the advice of radiologists when it comes to healthcare service planning, writes Dr. Giles Maskell. He explains why this must change.
February 22, 2023
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Maskell: Demand management for radiology isn't our problem
Coping with the increasing demand for imaging is very much our problem, but limiting this demand is largely down to the actions of others elsewhere in the healthcare system, writes Dr. Giles Maskell.
November 14, 2022
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5 things that only a radiologist will know and understand
Good clinical practice demands that medical doctors share their knowledge to support patient care, but there are still some things that only a radiologist can really understand, writes Dr. Giles Maskell. In his latest column, he provides five examples.
July 4, 2022
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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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Many young athletes with low back pain don't need to undergo imaging beyond initial x-ray, according to survey results.
February 12, 2026
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By Philip Ward
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.
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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
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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
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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
By Will Morton
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
By Philip Ward
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
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PSMA-PET predicts patient response to therapy
By Will Morton
The finding is an important step for further development of new treatment for advanced metastatic prostate cancer.
February 3, 2026
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