Will Morton

Molecular Imaging
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
Medical imaging scans showing PET, CT, and MRI images of human body with anatomical cross-sections and intensity mapping
MRI
MRI, PET reveal distinct brain changes in loneliness and social isolation
Prior studies frequently have used the terms interchangeably and applied measures designed for one construct when investigating the other.
October 28, 2026
Brain anatomy diagram showing temporal lobe, middle temporal gyrus, putamen, and globus pallidus with labeled cross-sections.
CT
LDCT predicts vertebral fracture risk in heavy smokers
Participants were heavy smokers aged 55 to 74 years old with at least 30 pack-years of smoking history.
October 27, 2026
Baseline and 1-year follow-up CT and MRI scans of thoracic and lumbar spine with color-coded vertebral segmentation
Digital X-Ray
ChatGPT-5 misses half of distal radius fractures on x-rays
ChatGPT-5 missed 83 fractures, demonstrating a sensitivity of 51.2% and a specificity of 70.5%, with overall accuracy of 61.6%.
October 27, 2026
Four wrist X-ray images showing fracture detection examples: true positive with distal radius fracture, true negative normal wrist, false positive misidentified fracture, and false negative missed fracture.
CT
Pilot project triples LDCT ordering among Hispanic patients
Hispanic patients face persistent barriers to lung cancer screening, and culturally adapted multilevel interventions remain an underexplored approach.
October 22, 2026
Comparison of healthy pink lung with bronchial vessels versus diseased gray lung showing smoking damage and tar accumulation
Nuclear Medicine
EANM: Is ‘research fragmentation’ holding back nuclear medicine?
Well-designed studies require collaboration among nuclear medicine, medical oncology, urology, radiation oncology, and clinical trial support.
October 21, 2026
Research presentation on nuclear medicine fragmentation showing 25 studies with PET imaging criteria analysis and expert interview
Nuclear Medicine
EANM: Thomas Hope on what’s next in FAP-targeted theranostics
The innovations and work being done to optimize FAP agents will likely "spill over" to other targets.
October 19, 2026
Clinical research presentation slide showing FAP RLT experience data table with patient outcomes across multiple institutions and speaker photo
Interventional
GAE cuts steroid injections by half in knee osteoarthritis patients
Steroid injections provide only short-term relief, and repeated use carries concern for further cartilage damage.
October 14, 2026
Anatomical illustration of knee joint showing muscles, bones, and tissues with hands demonstrating palpation technique
Molecular Imaging
AuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging Insider
We’ve highlighted a secondary analysis of the LUNAR trial, with findings suggesting the benefits of lutetium-177 (Lu-177) PNT200 extend to more clinically meaningful disease states.
October 13, 2026
Nuclear Medicine
Lu-177 PNT2002 before SBRT extends disease control in prostate cancer
A group from the University of California, Los Angeles, updated an analysis of outcomes from the LUNAR trial by 10 months.
October 13, 2026
X-ray scan of pelvis with highlighted prostate gland in red for medical diagnosis
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Molecular Imaging
Appropriate use criteria issued for FET-PET brain imaging
The workgroup rated FET PET as “appropriate” in two scenarios.
MinnieCast Ultrasound podcast episode featuring Lev Barinov, MD and Hersh Sagreiya, MD
Ultrasound
Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 20: Explorations in ultrasound AI
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Women’s Imaging Preview
Road to RSNA 2026: Women's Imaging Preview
Healthcare professional using laptop with digital medical icons including heart, lock, pulse, and user symbols floating on screen
AI
Daily AI use high among radiologists, may help hone skills
SPARE algorithm clinical decision flowchart showing SPECT/CT imaging cycles, PSA measurement, and treatment continuation outcomes with 85% avoidable interim PSMA PET and 91% real-world decision agreement.
Molecular Imaging
SPECT-guided algorithm can aid in assessing Lu-177 RPT responses
More in Home
Familiar themes resurface again in 2026 Minnies
By Amerigo Allegretto, Will Morton, Erik L. Ridley
If this year's list of Minnies winners is any indication, topics such as AI, theranostics, and workforce shortages remain critical issues in radiology.
November 10, 2026
AuntMinnie.com radiology award winner logo featuring smiling elderly woman in purple diamond badge
Iodine use can be cut in postmortem CT angiography
By Will Morton
Findings suggest the decades-old standard protocol can be optimized to prevent potential pollution.
November 9, 2026
Axial CT chest scan showing mediastinal structures with diagnostic measurement markers
UAE helps women with fibroids, adenomyosis avoid surgery
By Amerigo Allegretto
Nearly 80% of patients with coexistent disease treated via UAE avoided surgery within five years.
November 9, 2026
3D anatomical illustration of female reproductive system with organs highlighted in orange and red against blue skeletal structure
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
By Will Morton
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
Axial MRI or CT scan cross-section showing bilateral anatomical structures in grayscale medical imaging
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?
By Will Morton
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
Healthcare professional in white coat speaking with older man wearing glasses in casual conversation
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
Professional speaker presenting on stage with Healthineers logo displayed on screen behind him
Lu-177 FAP-2286 controls lung cancer brain metastases
By Will Morton
Brain metastasis from advanced lung cancer represents a formidable clinical challenge, primarily due to the protective blood brain barrier.
November 4, 2026
Multi-panel PET-CT and CT brain imaging scans showing axial and coronal views with metabolic activity overlay
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