Erik L. Ridley

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Thyroid medication and bone loss | Moore’s Law for radiologists | RSNA 2024

Research tying thyroid medication to bone loss and Moore's Law for radiologists were the most popular stories on AuntMinnie.com last week.

November 27, 2024

2024 CT Preview

Large study finds benefit for AI in acute pulmonary embolism

AI can assist radiologists in detecting acute cases of pulmonary embolism, according to the results of a large, prospective study.

November 19, 2024

2024 CT Preview

Body composition analysis foretells survival in esophageal cancer patients

Automated 3D body composition CT analysis software can predict shorter survival in patients with esophageal cancer.

November 19, 2024

2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview

Road to RSNA 2024: AI Preview

Welcome to the first installment of this year’s Road to RSNA preview of the RSNA 2024 meeting. We’re once again providing a modality-by-modality overview of select scientific presentations to serve as your guide to events at McCormick Place.

November 13, 2024

2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview

Large study finds benefit for AI in acute pulmonary embolism

AI can assist radiologists in detecting acute cases of pulmonary embolism, according to the results of a large, prospective study.

November 13, 2024

2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview

3D body composition analysis of whole-body MRI can predict mortality

3D body composition analysis on whole-body MRI exams can be prognostic for mortality risk in the general population, according to this scientific presentation.

November 13, 2024

2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview

Multimodal AI predicts prostate cancer treatment outcome

A computer-vision-based AI model that incorporates assessment of clinical variables can predict treatment outcomes in prostate cancer patients.

November 13, 2024

2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview

AI helps spot unsuspected vertebral fractures in cancer patients

Researchers from France found that an AI algorithm could find incidental vertebral fractures in cancer patients that weren’t initially detected.

November 13, 2024

2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview

Body composition analysis foretells survival in esophageal cancer patients

Automated 3D body composition CT analysis software can predict shorter survival in patients with esophageal cancer.

November 13, 2024

2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview

AI is making teleradiology better and faster

AI is improving the quality and speed of radiological reporting for a teleradiology network in Germany and Austria.

November 13, 2024

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New benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation dose

The findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.

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Study questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgery

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CEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesions

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Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1

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Chest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations

Integrating breast and lung cancer screening could identify LC earlier

By Kate Madden Yee

Leveraging the reach of mammography programs may improve lung cancer (LC) screening uptake.

January 21, 2026

What's AI's impact on radiologist burnout?

Despite optimism about AI implementation in radiology, how AI affects radiologist burnout in the real-world remains a "black box," researchers have found.

January 21, 2026

New angioplasty technique shows promise in ICAD patients

Drug-coated balloon angioplasty reduced restenosis and strokes in ICAD patients compared with bare-metal stent placement.

January 20, 2026

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Ultralow-dose PCCT viable for emphysema assessment

By Kate Madden Yee

Ultralow-dose photon-counting CT (PCCT) offers accurate visual and automated evaluations of emphysema at a low radiation dose.

January 20, 2026

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RUS-PAT ultrasound approach produces 3D vascular images

By Amerigo Allegretto

An imaging system called RUS-PAT could help produce 3D images of entire organs and body parts.

January 20, 2026

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Cardiac PET imaging predicts atrial fibrillation

F-18 FDG uptake was more frequent in the atria and ventricles of patients with AFib compared to those without it.

January 20, 2026

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3 ways to ease increased workload from patient access to imaging reports

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiologists' workloads have increased by almost one-third due to the implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act.

January 20, 2026

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Is risk-based breast cancer screening more beneficial for patients?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Population risk-based breast cancer screening may led to “similar or greater benefits” than age-based screening, results showed.

January 20, 2026

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DEXA offers new clues on bone health in astronauts

With longer stays in space projected, safeguarding astronaut skeletal health has become even more important.

January 16, 2026

Who can be a certified radiology equipment specialist?

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation has updated its certified radiology equipment specialist program.

January 16, 2026

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RSNA releases Lumbar Degenerative Imaging Spine Classification dataset

By Kate Madden Yee

LumbarDISC is the largest publicly available adult MRI lumbar spine dataset for degenerative disease, according to the society.

January 16, 2026

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MBI remains underused despite high performance

By Amerigo Allegretto

Molecular breast imaging (MBI) continues to be underused, with an overall decline in utilization between 2017 and 2022.

January 16, 2026

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