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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

New dataset maps people eligible for LDCT lung cancer screening

The publicly available dataset enables researchers to estimate the population eligible for lung cancer screening at the census tract level.

October 9, 2026

Four U.S. maps comparing smoking rates among White men and American Indian men aged 55-64, showing current and former smokers by county with color-coded population ranges.

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

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3D medical illustration of human liver with anatomical blood vessels and pink dotted pattern background

Gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI changing understanding of liver diseases

The contrast agent is changing approaches toward diagnosis of liver diseases, according to data collected over the last 15 years.

Medical imaging analysis showing CT scans with segmentation, 3D anatomical reconstructions, and Bland-Altman statistical comparison plot.

Deep-learning model predicts mortality from CTA scans

Axial MRI or CT scan cross-section showing bilateral anatomical structures in grayscale medical imaging

Screening breast MRI may be considered for high-risk women

MinnieCast Women's Imaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Stamatia Destounis with medical imaging background

Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 20: Could DBT performance inform age-based screening?

Free Webinar: Agentic AI in Radiology

Free Webinar: Agentic AI in Radiology

CEM improves margin extent measurement, falls short of primary outcome

By Amerigo Allegretto

CEM did not meet the primary trial end point of a 10% treatment change, though CEM findings helped optimize treatment decisions.

November 3, 2026

Four mammography scan images showing breast tissue from different views with measurement annotations and technical parameters.

Podcast: Why 'minimum' MRI safety standards aren’t minimum enough

By Amerigo Allegretto

Toby Gilk wraps up season three's focus on a 2023 accident where a nurse was pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI scanner.

November 3, 2026

Confidential podcast cover for 'The Invisible Force: MRI Incident Investigation' with purple border and presented by badge

Jeremie Calais discusses his move to Paris, European research

The move was driven primarily by family (it is a return home for him and his wife) but it closes a chapter that reshaped nuclear medicine in the U.S.

November 2, 2026

AI platform maintains success in two pediatric imaging pipelines

By Amerigo Allegretto

The AI pipelines within the platform focused on measuring bone length and fetal MRI.

November 2, 2026

Medical conference presentation on AI orchestration for pediatric imaging at SIIM CAIIM26, displayed on large screen with presenter at podium

MRI model reveals how 3D knee shape influences ACL loading

By Amerigo Allegretto

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

October 30, 2026

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

Meet the Minnies 2026 finalists

By Erik L. Ridley

Who made it to the final round of the 2026 edition of the Minnies, AuntMinnie.com's annual event recognizing excellence in radiology? See who our expert panelists selected as the final candidates.

October 30, 2026

Gaps identified in surveillance of incidental lung nodules

Incidental lung nodules (ILNs) are frequently detected during routine imaging.

October 30, 2026

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

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

By Amerigo Allegretto

Nabile Safdar, MD, spoke on how regulatory, financial, and cultural change will drive AI's future in medical imaging.

October 30, 2026

Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 19: The science behind phantoms

By Amerigo Allegretto

Timothy Hall, PhD, discusses the state of tissue-mimicking materials used for ultrasound phantoms.

October 30, 2026

Fluciclovine PET detects disease in half of PSMA-negative patients

The findings support a complementary role for F-18 fluciclovine PET in carefully selected patients.

October 29, 2026

PET-CT scan composite showing axial cross-sections of pelvis with radioactive tracer uptake and anatomical structures

5 institutions command 38% of NIH radiology research funding

The findings have implications for policy and workforce development.

October 29, 2026

Bar chart showing total clinician NIH funding by university from FY2012 to 2025, with Stanford University leading at $181.9M

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.

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