Will Morton[email protected]Molecular ImagingPET tracer targets KRAS mutations in cancer patientsA group in China has developed a PET radiotracer that visualizes tumors with KRAS mutations in patients with lung and colon cancer.October 16, 2023Molecular ImagingCMS lifts limit on amyloid PET coverageCMS has lifted its coverage limit of one amyloid PET scan per lifetime for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.October 13, 2023Digital X-RaySecondhand smoke raises osteoporosis risk in womenPassive and active smoking may be equivalent risk factors for osteoporosis in women, according to a study in Italy.October 13, 2023Nuclear MedicineTRIGA reactor fuel supply restored in the U.SPennsylvania State University has received the first TRIGA nuclear research reactor fuel delivery in the U.S. in a decade.October 12, 2023AIResearchers discuss concept of locally run LLMsA team at NIH has shown it may be feasible to run large language models (LLMs) to generate x-ray reports on local systems without compromising patient privacy.October 12, 2023Molecular ImagingAuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging InsiderAmyloid PET scans used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease also may be key for ruling out the disease in select patients. Learn more about this and other recent news in this edition of the Molecular Imaging Insider.October 10, 2023Practice ManagementRadiologist recruiting remains robustMost practices hired radiologists in 2021, with breast imaging as the most important hiring need for 2022, followed by body imaging.October 10, 2023AIResearchers explore concept of locally run LLMsResearchers have shown that it may be feasible to run large language models (LLMs) to generate x-ray reports on local systems without compromising patient privacy.October 10, 2023Molecular ImagingPET study questions equity of NFL’s concussion settlementPET brain scans of former NFL players with dementia due to repetitive head impacts do not show typical signs of Alzheimer’s disease.October 10, 2023Radiation Oncology/TherapyNorthStar to end production of Mo-99NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes will shut down its molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) production facilities in Beloit, WI, by the end of 2023.October 9, 2023Previous PagePage 47 of 50Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingPET predicts faster cognitive decline in women than menWomen initially outperformed men at low brain tau levels, but the advantage diminished as tau levels increased over time.MRIUnclear explanations of contrast MRI exams heighten patient anxietyWomens ImagingMammography screening improves survival for late-stage cancersUltrasoundUltrasound MinnieCast, Episode 2: Body imaging with RUS-PATSponsor ContentHow Agentic AI Is Transforming Radiology Ops
