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Dr. Curtise K.C. Ng

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1. Discipline of Medical Radiation Science, Curtin Medical School, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
2. Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
Interests: imaging informatics; radiation dosimetry and protection; medical radiation science education
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Dear Colleagues,

Advancements in medical imaging modalities, including angiography, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, general radiography, interventional radiology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography, and ultrasounds have resulted in the increasing importance and demand of pediatric radiology. For example, the availability of low-dose CT techniques increases its use in pediatric radiology. Using artificial intelligence can reduce MRI motion artifacts and, hence, limit examination times and the need for sedation and anesthesia, making it more suitable for pediatric patients. These encouraging outcomes rely on researchers sharing the findings of their advanced research in pediatric radiology and nuclear medicine.

Considering the success and popularity of the “Advanced Research in Pediatric Radiology and Nuclear Medicine” Special Issue previously published in the Children journal (https://0-www-mdpi-com.brum.beds.ac.uk/journal/children/special_issues/Pediatric_Radiology_Nuclear_Medicine), I am now accepting manuscript submissions for Volume II of this Special Issue. I would like to invite you to publish your pediatric radiology and nuclear medicine research findings and/or reviews of the literature in the “Advanced Research in Pediatric Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (Volume II)” Special Issue of the Children Journal (Journal Citation Reports 2021 Impact Factor: 2.835) for the continuous advancement of pediatric radiology and nuclear medicine practices.

Dr. Curtise K.C. Ng
Guest Editor

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Keywords

artificial intelligence in pediatric radiology
pediatric angiography
pediatric computed tomography
pediatric fluoroscopy
pediatric interventional radiology
pediatric magnetic resonance imaging
pediatric positron emission tomography
pediatric radiography
pediatric single-photon emission computed tomography
pediatric ultrasound

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Ultrasound Elastography in Children

by Mirjam Močnik and Nataša Marčun Varda

Children 2023, 10(8), 1296; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/children10081296 - 27 Jul 2023

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Ultrasound elastography is a novel ultrasound technique, being extensively researched in children in the last decade. It measures tissue elasticity with the observation of tissue response after an external stimulus. From research to clinical practice, ultrasound elastography has evolved significantly in liver fibrosis evaluation in children; however, several other applications of the technique are available in both clinical practice and research environments. Practically, in children any organ can be assessed, including the brain in early ages, along with muscle and connective tissue elasticity evaluation, spleen, kidney, skin, lymphatic tissue, etc. The elastography method, age, body mass index and technical points should be considered when performing ultrasound elastography. This review highlights its vast potential as a diagnostic tool in the pediatric population, where ultrasound is a dominant imaging tool; however, the indications and exam protocol for its clinical use in several fields in pediatrics have yet to be elucidated. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Research in Pediatric Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (Volume II))

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Emergency MRI in Spine Trauma of Children and Adolescents—A Pictorial Review

by Aapo Sirén, Mikko Nyman, Johanna Syvänen, Kimmo Mattila and Jussi Hirvonen

Children 2023, 10(7), 1094; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/children10071094 - 21 Jun 2023

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Severe spinal trauma is uncommon in the pediatric population, but due to the potentially devastating consequences of missed injury, it poses a diagnostic challenge in emergency departments. Diagnostic imaging is often needed to exclude or confirm the injury and to assess its extent. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers an excellent view of both bony and soft tissue structures and their traumatic findings without exposing children to ionizing radiation. Our pictorial review aims to demonstrate the typical traumatic findings, physiological phenomena, and potential pitfalls of emergency MRI in the trauma of the growing spine. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Research in Pediatric Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (Volume II))

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