All Outputs (6)

The impact of viewing conditions on image quality assessment tasks in mammographic quality control (2021)
Thesis
Papathanasiou, S. The impact of viewing conditions on image quality assessment tasks in mammographic quality control. (Thesis). University of Salford

Objective: Mammography is a technically demanding x-ray examination requiring optimal image quality to enable the early detection of breast cancer. Quality control (QC) processes ensure that the equipment in the diagnostic imaging process is functi... Read More about The impact of viewing conditions on image quality assessment tasks in mammographic quality control.

Optimising image quality and radiation dose with a focus on geometry and attenuation (2021)
Thesis
Tugwell-Allsup, J. Optimising image quality and radiation dose with a focus on geometry and attenuation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Optimisation in medical imaging ensures an appropriate balance is achieved between acquiring images of diagnostic quality and the radiation dose received by the patient. Pragmatic, simple and effective methods are essential to ensure that optimisatio... Read More about Optimising image quality and radiation dose with a focus on geometry and attenuation.

Mammography machine compression paddle movement and observer performance analysis (2021)
Thesis
observer performance analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Full field digital mammography (FFDM) was introduced into the United Kingdom (UK) as a replacement for screen-film mammography (SFM) in 2005. Since then, individual breast screening centres have begun to report blurred images through local audits. Bl... Read More about Mammography machine compression paddle movement and observer performance analysis.

Task-specific observer performance and image quality : direct and indirect relationships in low-dose CT images (2021)
Thesis
Jessop, L. Task-specific observer performance and image quality : direct and indirect relationships in low-dose CT images. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim: The aim of this research was to examine image quality in low-dose CT images, as determined by a range of image quality measures (IQM), in addition to psychophysical assessment, and look at direct or indirect relationships. Method: CT images of... Read More about Task-specific observer performance and image quality : direct and indirect relationships in low-dose CT images.

Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation
Thesis
Tootell, A. (in press). Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation. (Thesis). University of Salford

New technologies or methods of image acquisition are driven by the need for increased anatomical information to improve diagnostic accuracy or surgical planning. These new technologies are often accompanied with additional radiation dose yet this can... Read More about Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation.

The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM)
Thesis
Abdullah, A. (in press). The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM). (Thesis). University of Salford

Objective: Full-field Digital Mammography (FFDM) is employed in breast screening for the early detection of breast cancer. High quality, artefact free, diagnostic images are crucial to the accuracy of this process. Unwanted motion during the image ac... Read More about The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM).