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Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 18: SDMS 2026
By Amerigo Allegretto
Three experts who presented at SDMS 2026 speak with AuntMinnie on various topics within sonography practice.
October 2, 2026
MinnieCast Ultrasound podcast featuring Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2026 conference
Medicare payment for cardiac CT declining
By Amerigo Allegretto
Inflation-adjusted Medicare payment for cardiac CT declined 27% to 68% between 2010 and 2026, despite guideline endorsement.
September 30, 2026
3D medical imaging of kidneys and renal blood vessels shown in three anatomical views
ASTRO: Shorter SBRT regimens improve patient physical function
By Amerigo Allegretto
Patients who underwent five treatments of SBRT for pancreatic cancer had better physical function and experienced less fatigue.
September 30, 2026
ASTRO cancer care facility entrance sign with blue letters and pink base decorated with white and yellow flowers
ASTRO: Radiosurgery may extend survival for SCLC with brain metastases
By Erik L. Ridley
Patients receiving SRS lived almost 18 months after treatment.
September 29, 2026
ASTRO cancer care facility entrance sign with blue dimensional letters and purple planter with white and yellow flowers
Cardiac MRI-derived metrics predict adverse cardiac disease outcomes
By Erik L. Ridley
Diastolic function markers from cardiac MRI yielded incremental value over clinical risk factors and traditional imaging markers.
September 29, 2026
Glowing red anatomical illustration of a human heart with visible coronary arteries and internal chambers on dark background
Bosniak predicts renal cancer with unfavorable histologic features
By Amerigo Allegretto
The 2019 version of the Bosniak risk classification system can predict cancer in cystic renal masses with unfavorable histology.
September 29, 2026
Four abdominal CT scan images with arrows indicating anatomical features for medical diagnosis
ASTRO: Radiosurgery reduces suicidal ideation in major depressive disorder
By Will Morton
Before treatment, 14 of the 20 patients (70%) reported suicidal thoughts, while after treatment, one patient (5%) did.
September 29, 2026
Professional presenter at ASTRO conference podium delivering research presentation with laptop and display screen
EHR data may miss women eligible for lung cancer screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
Smoking history may be underestimated in over one-third of lung cancer screening-eligible women identified by self-reporting.
September 28, 2026
Middle-aged woman in light blue shirt sitting on gray couch with hand on chest
ASTRO: 10-year outcomes support hypofractionated radiotherapy in breast cancer
By Will Morton
While hypofractionated radiotherapy is well established for whole-breast irradiation after breast-conserving surgery, there is little long-term data on its use post-mastectomy.
September 28, 2026
Speaker presenting at ASTRO's 68th Annual Meeting plenary session with panelists seated at table
ASTRO: Few patients adhere to long-term hormone therapy after lumpectomy
By Erik L. Ridley
The results provide real-world context for treatment approaches that consider omitting radiation therapy after lumpectomy.
September 28, 2026
ASTRO cancer care facility signage with blue letters, green accents, and pink base decorated with white and yellow flowers
ASTRO: Navigator program improves access for African American breast cancer patients
By Will Morton
Afua Ofori-Darko, a medical student at Case Western Reserve, presented early phase I results of a structured patient navigation program.
September 28, 2026
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CT-based AI model predicts pneumonitis in lung cancer patients
By Amerigo Allegretto
The algorithm outperformed clinical and radiomics models in these patients.
September 25, 2026
Axial CT scan of chest showing bilateral lungs with contrast enhancement and anatomical detail
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