Will Morton

CT
CCTA links neighborhood income to atherosclerosis
The relationship between socioeconomic disparities and imaging-defined coronary atherosclerosis on CCTA has not been fully understood.
September 15, 2026
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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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MRI
MR elastography standards reliable for imaging chronic liver disease
An at least 19% change in liver stiffness represents a true biologic change with high confidence when standards are followed.
Three-step ultrasound procedure for measuring hepatocellular carcinoma diameter, showing grayscale and contrast-enhanced imaging with measurements of 19mm and 23mm.
Ultrasound
New ultrasound feature predicts poor prognosis in HCC
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MRI
Podcast: California report reveals MRI safety jurisdiction limits
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Radiation Oncology/Therapy
PSMA-PET scans guide LDR brachytherapy in prostate cancer
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Making AI matter at the point of care
By Kelly Londy
In a new column, Kelly Londy of GE HealthCare describes what's needed to unlock the benefits of AI in radiology.
September 30, 2026
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ASTRO: Incoming president talks 2026 highlights, previews next year
By Will Morton
Next year's theme in Chicago, IL, is "The Full Spectrum: From Discovery to Delivery, Expanding What's Possible."
September 30, 2026
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ASTRO: Radiosurgery may extend survival for SCLC with brain metastases
By Erik L. Ridley
Patients receiving SRS lived almost 18 months after treatment.
September 29, 2026
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Video from ASTRO: How is the RPT boom impacting radiation oncology?
By Will Morton
The boom in radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) driven by theranostics is having a significant impact on radiation oncology.
September 29, 2026
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Cardiac MRI-derived metrics predict adverse cardiac disease outcomes
By Erik L. Ridley
Diastolic function markers from cardiac MRI yielded incremental value over clinical risk factors and traditional imaging markers.
September 29, 2026
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Bosniak predicts renal cancer with unfavorable histologic features
By Amerigo Allegretto
The 2019 version of the Bosniak risk classification system can predict cancer in cystic renal masses with unfavorable histology.
September 29, 2026
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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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