Dr. Kenneth L. Pierce

Nov 29, 2015
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MR elastography standards reliable for imaging chronic liver disease
By Amerigo Allegretto
An at least 19% change in liver stiffness represents a true biologic change with high confidence when standards are followed.
October 6, 2026
MRI elastography imaging panel showing magnitude, phase, and elastogram data with heat map visualizations for tissue stiffness analysis
New ultrasound feature predicts poor prognosis in HCC
By Will Morton
"Perfusion beyond margin" is a measurement of  how far a tumor's blood flow extends beyond its morphological margin.
October 6, 2026
Three-step ultrasound procedure for measuring hepatocellular carcinoma diameter, showing grayscale and contrast-enhanced imaging with measurements of 19mm and 23mm.
Podcast: California report reveals MRI safety jurisdiction limits
By Amerigo Allegretto
MRI safety experts highlight their difficulties in obtaining a state-level report on a 2023 incident that injured a nurse.
October 6, 2026
Podcast cover for 'The Invisible Force MRI Incident Investigation' marked confidential with purple border
PSMA-PET scans guide LDR brachytherapy in prostate cancer
By Will Morton
At last follow-up, 79% of patients were without evidence of disease.
October 5, 2026
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Half of false-negative DBT exams are missed cancers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The results may encourage the development of new benchmarks on the causes of false-negative mammograms.
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Breast imaging comparison showing mammogram views and ultrasound scan for diagnostic evaluation
GE HealthCare to acquire Sofie Biosciences for $945M
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
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Early exposure program introduces college students to imaging careers
By Amerigo Allegretto
Participating students said the program increased their awareness of careers in medical imaging and radiology.
October 2, 2026
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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.
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Chat messaging platform could reduce phone call disruptions
By Amerigo Allegretto
A chat platform integrated within the EMR and targeted education reduced phone call volume by half in a radiology department.
October 1, 2026
Radiologist reviewing CT and X-ray scans on dual monitors in medical imaging workstation
Unified imaging systems are a C-suite imperative
By Scott Miller
Scott Miller of GEHC discusses the trend toward unified imaging platforms in a new column.
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Medicare payment for cardiac CT declining
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Inflation-adjusted Medicare payment for cardiac CT declined 27% to 68% between 2010 and 2026, despite guideline endorsement.
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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.
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ASTRO cancer care facility entrance sign with blue letters and pink base decorated with white and yellow flowers
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