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Examines the high energy neutron treatment for pelvic cancers in Wirral, England. Comparison between high energy neutron with megavoltage X ray treatment; Development of metastatic disease and treatment related morbidity; Factors affecting the stoppage of trials.

Examines the reasons of requesting x-ray examinations for acute ankle injuries in London, England. Revision on the notes and radiographs of patients with ankle injuries; Assessment on the number of radiographs of the foot requested by patients; Conclusion that the absence of clinical tissue swelling indicates that no ligamentous damage is present.

The article reports on a poll conducted to celebrate the centenary of the Science Museum in London, England in which x-ray machines were chosen by voters as the most important scientific invention. Almost 50,000 people who participated in the poll voted in the ballot to choose from 10 innovations that the museum curators have selected. The x-ray machine built by general physician John Reynolds and his son emerged as a winner, earning 9581 votes from the poll. However, the discovery of penicillin has earned the second place.