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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

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.

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

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.

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Healthcare professional holding tablet displaying chest X-ray scan with medical imaging software interface

Spine x-rays detect aortic calcification in women with RA

Opportunistic abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) assessment may complement cardiovascular and skeletal risk evaluation in these patients.

Road to RSNA 2026: AI Preview

Shoulder X-ray showing clavicle and upper arm bone structure in grayscale radiographic imaging

DDR predicts outcomes after shoulder arthroplasty

Serial CT chest scans showing lung tissue progression across three timepoints with bronchial structures and parenchymal patterns

Lung-RADS may speed diagnosis of cystic airspace lung cancer

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What are patients being told before, during, and after Lu-177 RPT?

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

Lawyer reviewing legal documents at desk with scales of justice and law books

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

Aerial view of modern multi-story building with circular driveway and landscaped grounds

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

Lu-177 FAP-2286 controls lung cancer brain metastases

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

MWA with ethanol injection effective for treating RSGs

By Amerigo Allegretto

The approach is as successful as surgery and leads to less complications.

November 4, 2026

Medical imaging study showing thyroid nodule assessment with anatomical diagram and CT scan comparison at preoperative and one-year follow-up stages.

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

'ExRad' data shows wide variations in CT radiation dose

The wide variation in performance, both across and within facilities, indicates substantial opportunities for improvement.

November 3, 2026

Ionizing radiation warning symbol with black trefoil on yellow circular background

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

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