Will Morton

Editor's Note
AuntMinnie.com CT Insider
In this issue of the CT Insider, we've highlighted a study showing that chest CT scans can help to predict future thoracic vertebral bone mineral density loss.
September 15, 2026
Molecular Imaging
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
Interventional
Y-90 TARE rises to top in treatments for liver transplant patients
By 2025, TARE accounted for 45.8% of 2,653 liver-directed therapy procedures.
September 4, 2026
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Practice Management
Radiologist pipeline trails increase in training positions
Radiology residency positions rose 33% between 2010 and 2025.
September 2, 2026
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Molecular Imaging
SPECT/CT access unequal across U.S.
At the state level, California, Texas, and Florida had the highest number of facilities in absolute terms.
September 1, 2026
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Molecular Imaging
Bayer's PET agent meets endpoints in phase III cardiac amyloidosis study
Overall sensitivity was 94% (95% CI, 85% to 98%) and specificity was 86% (95% CI, 77% to 92%).
August 31, 2026
Cardiac PET/CT imaging comparison showing five amyloidosis types with axial, sagittal, and coronal views demonstrating varying myocardial uptake patterns.
Editor's Note
Week in Review: IR tops specialties in compensation growth | Clinical imaging faculty stress and satisfaction | Former Philips engineer found guilty
IR's compensation growth, a survey measuring imaging staff's stress and satisfaction, and more made our top 10 list this week.
August 28, 2026
CT
Is nitroglycerin necessary prior to photon-counting CT?
Sublingual nitroglycerin is routinely administered before CCTA to induce coronary vasodilation.
August 27, 2026
Medical imaging comparison showing vascular CT angiography scan and coronary angiography with arterial contrast visualization
Practice Management
Radiology faculty most stressed, least satisfied
Across faculty, technologists, and nurses, the most common stressors were generally system-level issues.
August 27, 2026
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Home
Malpractice suits tied to diagnostic errors, rising costs
Radiology malpractice claims were more likely than those in other specialties to involve diagnostic errors (71.3% versus 27.6%).
August 26, 2026
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Radiology Education
Early exposure program introduces college students to imaging careers
Participating students said the program increased their awareness of careers in medical imaging and radiology.
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Ultrasound
Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 18: SDMS 2026
Radiologist reviewing CT and X-ray scans on dual monitors in medical imaging workstation
IS
Chat messaging platform could reduce phone call disruptions
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Enterprise Imaging
Unified imaging systems are a C-suite imperative
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ASTRO: Radiosurgery reduces suicidal ideation in major depressive disorder
By Will Morton
Before treatment, 14 of the 20 patients (70%) reported suicidal thoughts, while after treatment, one patient (5%) did.
September 29, 2026
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ASTRO: Psychotherapy after cancer diagnosis tied to lower mortality
By Will Morton
Patients with depression had an 11% higher risk of cancer-specific mortality compared with those without it.
September 28, 2026
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EHR data may miss women eligible for lung cancer screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
Smoking history may be underestimated in over one-third of lung cancer screening-eligible women identified by self-reporting.
September 28, 2026
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ASTRO: 10-year outcomes support hypofractionated radiotherapy in breast cancer
By Will Morton
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
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ASTRO: Few patients adhere to long-term hormone therapy after lumpectomy
By Erik L. Ridley
The results provide real-world context for treatment approaches that consider omitting radiation therapy after lumpectomy.
September 28, 2026
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ASTRO: Fractionated radiosurgery lessens brain metastases recurrence
By Amerigo Allegretto
Focused radiation therapy over three to five sessions after surgery for a large brain metastasis reduced recurrence risk.
September 28, 2026
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ASTRO: Navigator program improves access for African American breast cancer patients
By Will Morton
Afua Ofori-Darko, a medical student at Case Western Reserve, presented early phase I results of a structured patient navigation program.
September 28, 2026
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ASTRO: Low-dose RT tied to fewer knee replacements
By Amerigo Allegretto
Patients who underwent low-dose RT had longer symptom relief, less joint deterioration, and lower disability risk.
September 27, 2026
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ASTRO: Ultra-low-dose RT controls myeloma bone pain
By Will Morton
The pain response rate was 59% at four weeks.
September 27, 2026
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ASTRO: Limb-sparing care now standard for extremity sarcoma
By Will Morton
In the 1970s, over 50% of extremity soft tissue sarcomas were treated by amputation.
September 27, 2026
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ASTRO: Siemens unveils Accela radiotherapy system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
NeoArc allows stereotactic treatment to be delivered within a single breath hold.
September 27, 2026
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ASTRO: Proton RT controls high-risk neuroblastoma
By Will Morton
Findings support PRT as a strategy to reduce long-term morbidity without compromising oncologic outcomes.
September 26, 2026
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