Thoracic Radiology Updates

Oct 19, 2020

Thoracic Radiology Updates

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Gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI changing understanding of liver diseases

November 6, 2026

Medical imaging analysis showing CT scans with segmentation, 3D anatomical reconstructions, and Bland-Altman statistical comparison plot.

Deep-learning model predicts mortality from CTA scans

November 6, 2026

Free Webinar: Agentic AI in Radiology

Free Webinar: Agentic AI in Radiology

October 29, 2026

MinnieCast Women's Imaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Stamatia Destounis with medical imaging background

Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 20: Could DBT performance inform age-based screening?

November 6, 2026

Gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI changing understanding of liver diseases

By Amerigo Allegretto

The contrast agent is changing approaches toward diagnosis of liver diseases, according to data collected over the last 15 years.

November 6, 2026

3D medical illustration of human liver with anatomical blood vessels and pink dotted pattern background

Deep-learning model predicts mortality from CTA scans

The algorithm completed tissue analysis in 1.35 minutes on average versus 7.2 minutes for expert readers.

November 6, 2026

Medical imaging analysis showing CT scans with segmentation, 3D anatomical reconstructions, and Bland-Altman statistical comparison plot.

Screening breast MRI may be considered for high-risk women

By Amerigo Allegretto

MRI screening found more screen-detected early-stage cancers than mammography.

November 6, 2026

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Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 20: Could DBT performance inform age-based screening?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Stamatia Destounis, MD, shares results from a study she and colleagues led on DBT's performance in relation to patient age.

November 6, 2026

MinnieCast Women's Imaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Stamatia Destounis with medical imaging background

What are patients being told before, during, and after Lu-177 RPT?

The recommended duration for maintaining distance from others after treatment ranged from one to three days at some sites and up to seven days at others.

November 5, 2026

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Radiology group sues Lovelace over poaching, cyberattack fallout

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Zia Diagnostic Imaging is seeking about $5 million to $7 million in damages.

November 5, 2026

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CMS final rule draws mixed response

By Amerigo Allegretto

The final rule includes conversion factor cuts overall, though with slight increases for some imaging-related services.

November 5, 2026

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Siemens Healthineers posts strong Q4, plans name change

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The company's imaging segment grew in revenue by 10%, with the company planning to change its name to "Healthineers."

November 5, 2026

Lu-177 FAP-2286 controls lung cancer brain metastases

Brain metastasis from advanced lung cancer represents a formidable clinical challenge, primarily due to the protective blood brain barrier.

November 4, 2026

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MWA with ethanol injection effective for treating RSGs

By Amerigo Allegretto

The approach is as successful as surgery and leads to less complications.

November 4, 2026

Medical imaging study showing thyroid nodule assessment with anatomical diagram and CT scan comparison at preoperative and one-year follow-up stages.

Immuno-PET/CT detects myeloma missed by FDG-PET/CT

Standard FDG PET/CT misses active multiple myeloma in 30% to 50% of patients with biopsy-proven disease.

November 3, 2026

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'ExRad' data shows wide variations in CT radiation dose

The wide variation in performance, both across and within facilities, indicates substantial opportunities for improvement.

November 3, 2026

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