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ABUS recommended over HHUS in breast cancer screening

Results provide the strongest evidence to date supporting the use of ABUS as an alternative to HHUS.

October 8, 2026

Medical illustration of breast anatomy showing internal structures and highlighted tumor inflammation in red.

Molecular Imaging

SNMMI: PSMA-PET/CT-guided biopsy improves prostate cancer detection

The findings suggest that PSMA-PET/CT could provide an additional tool for identifying men who remain at risk despite nondiagnostic MRI findings.

October 7, 2026

PET-CT scan images showing axial and coronal views of abdomen with arrows indicating focal lesions in kidney and lower abdomen regions

Radiation Oncology/Therapy

PSMA-PET scans guide LDR brachytherapy in prostate cancer

At last follow-up, 79% of patients were without evidence of disease.

October 5, 2026

X-ray scan of pelvis with prostate gland highlighted in red, medical diagnostic imaging

ASTRO: Radiosurgery reduces suicidal ideation in major depressive disorder

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

ASTRO: 10-year outcomes support hypofractionated radiotherapy in breast cancer

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: Limb-sparing care now standard for extremity sarcoma

In the 1970s, over 50% of extremity soft tissue sarcomas were treated by amputation.

September 27, 2026

Speaker at ASCO Presidential Symposium podium with panelists seated behind during medical conference presentation

ASTRO: Proton RT controls high-risk neuroblastoma

Findings support PRT as a strategy to reduce long-term morbidity without compromising oncologic outcomes.

September 26, 2026

ASTRO cancer care facility sign with blue letters and pink base decorated with white and yellow flowers in a modern lobby

ASTRO: How does tumor location affect survival in patients with esophageal cancer?

Upper esophageal tumors were associated with the best survival, while middle esophageal location carried significantly worse odds.

September 26, 2026

2026 ASTRO Annual Meeting Boston event poster with geometric design and city skyline emblem

Molecular Imaging

USC researchers develop “plug-and-play" platform for PET tracers

Preliminary work suggests the approach can generate tracers targeting fibroblast activation protein.

September 24, 2026

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ASTRO 2026 to center on translating radiotherapy data into dialogue

Radiopharmaceutical therapy will feature in a dedicated hands-on workshop alongside a roundtable.

September 23, 2026

ASTRO cancer care organization sign with decorative green plants on wooden wall

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Anatomical illustration of knee pain showing muscle and bone structure with red and blue overlay indicating inflammation and blood flow

MRI model reveals how 3D knee shape influences ACL loading

Researchers created digital twins from patients' knees, and women had greater ACL force than men.

Meet the Minnies 2026 finalists

X-ray visualization of human lungs with red highlighted inflammation or abnormality in right lung

Gaps identified in surveillance of incidental lung nodules

SIIM-CAIMI: Tech just one driver of AI's future in radiology

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SIIM-CAIMI: AI triaging for ICH leads to faster turnaround times

By Amerigo Allegretto

AI triaging that examined head CT images led to a 13-minute faster report turnaround in the emergency department.

October 27, 2026

Female presenter delivering conference talk on AI and ICH outcomes at SIM event with projection screens

SIIM-CAIMI: 20% of advanced imaging prior auth denials get overturned

By Amerigo Allegretto

Advanced imaging prior authorization denials are overturned at a rate of five times that of all Medicare Advantage services.

October 27, 2026

PET/CT scan showing axial, sagittal, and coronal views with metabolic activity visualization in yellow and orange

RadNet to acquire teleradiology provider Onrad

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The deal is expected to close in early 2027.

October 26, 2026

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Heartflow sues Elucid over cardiac CT patents, trade secrets

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Heartflow alleges that Elucid hired 11 of its employees who had knowledge of Heartflow’s product design.

October 26, 2026

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SIIM-CAIMI: Apollo LLM framework shows promise in patient monitoring

By Amerigo Allegretto

Faisal Mahmood, PhD, shared updates from his team's work developing the Apollo LLM framework.

October 26, 2026

Medical researcher presenting computational pathology findings at SIIM CAIRM26 conference with tissue analysis visualization

SIIM-CAIMI: LLM pipeline tracks critical results in pediatric patients

By Amerigo Allegretto

An in-house LLM approach achieved near-perfect sensitivity for detecting critical results in child patients.

October 26, 2026

Woman presenting at SIM CAIM26 conference podium with blue program schedule displayed on projection screen

DBT performance improves with patient age

By Amerigo Allegretto

DBT led to higher cancer detection rates and lower abnormal interpretation rates in older women in a study over 93,000 women.

October 23, 2026

Mammography and ultrasound imaging showing breast tissue with clinical findings marked by arrows

AI fails to compensate for night-shift fatigue among residents

Evidence that AI can offset fatigue-related performance loss remains limited.

October 23, 2026

Radiologist comparing chest X-ray analysis with and without AI assistance using medical imaging software

Trainee-led informed consent talks with patients often insufficient

By Amerigo Allegretto

Results from a study suggest that more attention to the consent process in radiology training may be needed.

October 23, 2026

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High CAC scores nearly doubles 30-year mortality in young adults

Among 12,847 participants, 1,703 (13.3%) had CAC scores above the 90th percentile.

October 23, 2026

Glowing anatomical illustration of human heart with blood vessels on blue background

Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 19: Considerations for AI in breast imaging

By Amerigo Allegretto

Experts from Duke University discuss considerations for breast imaging departments to make before implementing AI into practice.

October 23, 2026

MinnieCast Women's Imaging podcast episode featuring Drs. Eun Langman and Vilert Loving

RALE score accurately identifies ARDS on chest x-rays

The RALE score is a semi-quantitative system developed in 2018 to quantify the extent and density of pulmonary edema on chest x-rays.

October 22, 2026

Frontal chest X-ray showing bilateral lungs, ribcage, and thoracic spine with normal anatomical structures

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