Erik L. Ridley

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Week in Review: Predicting immunotherapy response in NSCLC | Mammography reimbursement | Cardiac PET/CT

The use of AI to predict response to immunotherapy for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and an update on mammography reimbursement were the top two stories on AuntMinnie.com last week.

January 24, 2025

Week in Review: John Henry Generation of radiologists? | Predicting prostate cancer progression | Tracking dementia patients

Our most popular story this week was the final article in a two-part series by radiologist Joshua Ewell, DO, on the future of AI and radiology.

January 17, 2025

Week in Review: Spike of PSMA-PET imaging | The challenge of ‘dysrhythmic’ radiologists | The last of the radiologists?

Two new columns and an analysis of the recent uptake in PSMA-PET imaging were among the most highly viewed articles this week on AuntMinnie.com.

January 10, 2025

Week in Review: Aetna sues Radiology Partners | Impact of USPSTF guidelines | Gender fraud case

Our first Week in Review of 2025 is headlined by our coverage of a lawsuit filed by Aetna against Radiology Partners.

January 3, 2025

Week in Review: CBD for breast cancer patients | Top 10 stories of 2024 | Response to Ra-223 therapy

The potential for CBD to lower clinical anxiety in breast care patients and our most popular stories of the year generated the most page views on AuntMinnie.com this week.

December 20, 2024

Missed aneurysm | CEO shooting suspect’s x-ray | AI predicts DCIS recurrence

Our top stories of the week included coverage of a complaint against a Florida radiologist and a spine x-ray of the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter.

December 13, 2024

Top 25 articles from AuntMinnie.com’s RSNA 2024 RADcast

To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re sharing the top 25 most highly viewed articles from the conference in Chicago. Not surprisingly, AI figured prominently on the list.

December 9, 2024

New PCCT scanners, Sequoia upgrade headline Siemens introductions at RSNA 2024

Siemens Healthineers

Siemens Healthineers spotlighted its new expanded photon-counting CT portfolio and the latest version of its Acuson Sequoia ultrasound scanner at RSNA 2024.

December 6, 2024

Naeotom Alpha is Siemens' new dual-source PCCT scanner. Image courtesy of Siemens Healthineers.

Canon features new MRI scanner, AI, CT enhancements at RSNA 2024

A new version of its 3-tesla MRI scanner, AI technologies, and CT technology improvements were among the highlights for Canon at RSNA 2024.

December 6, 2024

Canon's Galan 3T / Supreme Edition MRI scanner. Image courtesy of Canon Medical Systems.

Video from RSNA 2024: How rads can handle election results

In a wide-ranging interview, Saurabh Jha, MD, discusses his recent trip to Nepal, the controversy over whole-body MRI screening, and how radiologists can handle the recent presidential election results in the U.S.

December 5, 2024

2024 12 05 Saurabh Jha

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3D medical illustration of human heart with coronary arteries glowing in orange and red against blue background

MRI shows no ties between COVID, future heart inflammation

A study of recovered COVID and non-COVID patients revealed no significant differences in heart inflammation on cardiac MRI exams.

PET scan comparison showing SAFOV baseline and 1-minute and 5-minute time-point imaging with tracer uptake patterns

EANM: Next-generation PET scanner cuts imaging time to one minute

Medical CT scan visualization showing coronal, sagittal, and axial views with 3D organ segmentation including kidney, liver, aorta, and tumor models.

VR boosts accuracy, confidence for evaluating abdominal neuroblastoma

3D medical illustration of shoulder joint pain with glowing red inflammation on skeletal anatomy

MRI shows features of scapular pain in patients

Healthcare professional demonstrating breast biopsy procedure with circular target icon and medical text on purple background

CEM-guided biopsy effective for sampling suspicious breast findings

CAIX-targeted PET tracer shows promise in patients with ccRCC

Ga-68 DPI-4452 PET/CT correctly identified all 23 primary clear cell renal cell carcinoma tumors, achieving 100% sensitivity.

September 14, 2026

PET-CT scan results showing metabolic activity in lymph nodes, adrenal glands, lungs, and bone with SUV intensity scales

FDA clears new PET agent for brain cancer imaging

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Gliomas account for approximately 30% of all brain and central nervous system tumors.

September 14, 2026

3D medical illustration of human head showing brain with red neural activity and glowing pathways on blue background

Standardized care coordination may reduce inpatient MRI safety events

By Amerigo Allegretto

Care level guidelines can improve coordination between MRI technologists and inpatient care teams.

September 14, 2026

Patient receiving MRI or CT scan in modern medical facility with illuminated scanner ring

CT visualizes leadless pacemaker encapsulation

By Amerigo Allegretto

CT findings could guide risk stratification and treatment strategies for pacemakers.

September 11, 2026

3D anatomical illustration of human heart with blue and pink arterial and venous system on dark background

UH-WBI use increased during COVID-19 pandemic

By Amerigo Allegretto

The use of ultra-hypofractionated whole-breast irradiation (UH-WBI) increased by five times during the pandemic.

September 11, 2026

World map with red overlay illustrating COVID-19 pandemic spread across continents

Women's Imaging MinnieCast, episode 17: Cryoablation promising for breast care

By Amerigo Allegretto

Meghana Konanur, MD, discusses how image-guided cryoablation yields promise for women seeking breast cancer treatment.

September 11, 2026

MinnieCast Women's Imaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Meghana Konanur, MD

Radical radiotherapy use rising for treating lung cancer

By Amerigo Allegretto

Radical radiotherapy use nearly doubled between 2010 and 2021 in lung cancer patients and correlates to improved five-year outcomes.

September 10, 2026

Anatomical illustration of human lungs with highlighted bronchial pathways in red, pink, and yellow gradient against a translucent body silhouette.

Rubric safeguards patient-friendly AI-generated imaging reports

By Amerigo Allegretto

The rubric includes clarity, content, certainty, tone, and verbosity as core attributes.

September 9, 2026

Radiological report document header showing diagnostic department and report type in blue text

AI model on par with experts in finding femoral-neck fractures

By Amerigo Allegretto

The model improved expert performance in detecting these fractures on pelvic or hip radiographs.

September 9, 2026

Four pelvic X-ray radiographs showing anterior-posterior views with varying contrast and processing techniques for diagnostic comparison.

Ketamine offers better sedation option than fentanyl in IR

By Erik L. Ridley

New research supports greater consideration of ketamine over opioids for sedation during IR procedures.

September 8, 2026

Medical syringe with liquid held against bright backlit background in warm sepia tones

MRI reveals brain patterns as music reduces stress

By Amerigo Allegretto

MRI shows changes in communication between brain structures when people listen to music after completing a stressful task.

September 8, 2026

Violin with bow resting on open sheet music pages

Super-resolution CEUS shows promise in Crohn's disease assessment

By Amerigo Allegretto

Super-resolution CEUS visualizes microvasculature and hemodynamic microflow at the micrometer scale.

September 8, 2026

Medical composite showing ultrasound scans and endoscopic images of internal anatomy with color Doppler blood flow visualization

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