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Molecular Imaging

PET shows ApoE4 carriers may benefit from earlier AD treatment

PET imaging has revealed brain pathology linked to faster clinical progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in patients with ApoE4 gene variants.

November 6, 2023

Practice Management

Can IMGs help mitigate radiologist shortages?

International medical graduates (IMGs) appear to face difficulties getting visas for employment in U.S. academic radiology departments.

November 6, 2023

AI model predicts scoliosis spinal curve progression

A deep-learning AI model shows promise for predicting spinal curves in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

November 3, 2023

Three regions of interest (ROI) were selected and processed for training from each original radiograph. The leftmost image is the original coronal view radiograph. The original radiograph was passed through the CLAHE algorithm to enhance image brightness and contrast. The three crop boxes outlined by red dotted lines illustrate the three crops generated for model training. Crop 1 selects the ROI for the whole-spine region according to coordinates exported by AlignProCARE. Crops 2 and 3 select the ROIs for the upper and lower end vertebra of the major curvature. All ROIs were subsequently resized into 256 × 256 for Crop 1 and 50 × 50 for Crop 2 and 3. Crop 1 ROI was additionally multiplied by a Gaussian mask to amplify the signal of the vertebrae. Image courtesy of the Global Spine Journal.

Interventional radiologists are few and far between in the U.S.

Interventional radiologists are disproportionately distributed in the U.S, with higher densities practicing near urban areas.

November 2, 2023

AuntMinnie.com X-Ray Insider

Treating adolescents diagnosed with gender dysphoria with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists to suppress puberty remains controversial, but recent x-ray research may be able to alleviate concerns. Click "Read More" for more on our latest x-ray news.

November 1, 2023

Bone health assessed among transgender adults

Puberty suppression treatment in transgender adolescents followed by long-term gender-affirming hormones appears safe for bone health.

November 1, 2023

Advanced Visualization

AI boosts radiologist perception training

A team in Europe has launched a novel web application to help radiology trainees gain skills in detecting lung nodules on chest x-rays.

October 31, 2023

Screenshots of the imaging viewer interface before (a-b) and after (c-d) having clicked “Review placed markers.” The “Case assessment widget” has been magnified in (b,d). One marker was incorrectly placed (c), which is signified with a red cross. One nodule was not identified (c) and was highlighted by a yellow circle through the mouse over function in the “List of synthetic lesions.” Image courtesy of the British Journal of Radiology.

Nuclear Medicine

FAPI-PET bests FDG-PET in detecting gastrointestinal cancer

Fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI)-PET/CT appears superior to standard FDG-PET/CT for detecting gastrointestinal cancer.

October 31, 2023

Nine representative patients who underwent F-18 FDG and F-18 FAPI-74 PET imaging. F-18 FAPI-74 PET outperforms F-18 FDG-PET in detecting primary tumors (patients 11, 39, 50, 58, 79, and 101; solid black arrows), local recurrences (patient 4; blue arrows), abdomen LN metastases (patients 4 and 50; green arrows), intrahepatic metastases (patient 50; red arrows), bone metastases (patient 85; arrowheads), and peritoneal metastases (patients 4, 11, 85, 97, and 101; dotted arrows). Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Molecular Imaging

PET brain study: More research needed in former NFL players

PET imaging shows high levels of brain protein activity associated with injury in a large group of young, former National Football League (NFL) players.

October 30, 2023

Mean parametric maps of carbon-11 (C-11) DPA-713 radiotracer binding (VT) are presented in three views for each group (NFL, control) within each TSPO genotype (C/C, C/T). VT indicates total distribution volume and is in units of milliliters per cubic centimeter (mL/cm3). Image courtesy of JAMA Network Open.

Molecular Imaging

PET/MRI reveals effects of COVID-19 vaccines in children

PET/MRI scans have revealed immune system reactions after COVID-19 vaccines in children with cancer.

October 30, 2023

A graphic abstract describing the study. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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Patient relaxing inside an MRI scanner with illuminated circular ring during medical imaging procedure

Kaiser score outperforms MRI BI-RADS for inconclusive breast findings

Kaiser scoring led to higher diagnostic accuracy on breast MRI.

Comparative PET/CT scan images showing [18F]FAPI and [18F]FDG imaging with MIP projections, fusion views, and CT cross-sections for medical diagnosis

FAPI-PET detects more HCC lesions than FDG-PET

LLMs mostly avoid unnecessary care in Choosing Wisely tests

Clinical research presentation slide showing FAP RLT experience data table with patient outcomes across multiple institutions and speaker photo

EANM: Thomas Hope on what’s next in FAP-targeted theranostics

3D medical illustration of human heart with coronary arteries glowing in orange and red against blue background

MRI shows no ties between COVID, future heart inflammation

Fibrosis pattern on CT predicts CPFE progression rate, but not survival

By Kate Madden Yee

Although fibrosis patterns help clinicians anticipate CPFE trajectory, treatment decisions should focus on fibrosis extent.

February 24, 2026

Four grayscale lung CT scan cross-sections labeled A through D showing varying tissue density patterns

Could less ultrasound lead to less thyroid cancer overdiagnosis?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Thyroid cancer overdiagnosis remained high in a modeling study despite accounting for a true increase in incidences.

February 24, 2026

Finger pressing button on medical ultrasound machine control panel

Genetic mutations linked to poor outcomes in Pluvicto patients

TP53, PTEN, and RB1 mutations may serve as prognostic biomarkers.

February 23, 2026

Glowing cyan DNA double helix structure with molecular hexagons on dark blue background

AI support leads to more cancers found on DBT

By Amerigo Allegretto

AI assistance for interpreting screening DBT exams led to sharp increases in finding invasive and lobular cancers.

February 23, 2026

Grayscale mammogram showing breast tissue density patterns and radiographic detail

PROMISE: Women face higher heart disease risk at lower plaque burdens

By Kate Madden Yee

Study findings address the question of "whether cardiovascular risk increases proportionally with plaque extent in both sexes."

February 23, 2026

Red blood cells flowing through a glowing blood vessel in warm and cool color tones

PET predicts faster cognitive decline in women than men

Women initially outperformed men at low brain tau levels, but the advantage diminished as tau levels increased over time.

February 20, 2026

Silhouette of person holding glowing puzzle piece against illuminated brain outline symbolizing problem-solving and innovation

Unclear explanations of contrast MRI exams heighten patient anxiety

By Kate Madden Yee

The good news is that this anxiety can be mitigated by a thoughtful and thorough preexam orientation.

February 20, 2026

Person sitting with hands clasped together in a calm, meditative pose wearing casual clothing

Mammography screening improves survival for late-stage cancers

By Amerigo Allegretto

Women with screen-detected late-stage cancer have greater survival compared with women who do not undergo mammography screening.

February 20, 2026

Medical professional reviewing mammography scans on dual monitors in a clinical setting

Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 2: Body imaging with RUS-PAT

By Amerigo Allegretto

Charles Liu, MD, PhD, discusses a new imaging system combining rotational ultrasound (RUS) with photoacoustic tomography (PAT).

February 20, 2026

MinnieCast Ultrasound episode featuring Dr. Charles Liu podcast promotional graphic

AI accurately flags follow-up imaging recommendations

An AI agent significantly improved the identification of missed diagnostic opportunities in radiologist notes.

February 19, 2026

SCCT: CT-first imaging protocol could transform chest pain evaluation

By Kate Madden Yee

Cardiac CT -- particularly coronary CT angiography -- is reshaping the diagnostic pathway for patients with chest pain.

February 19, 2026

Chest Heart Pain

The rise of theranostics: Part 7 -- Nuclear medicine technologists' rapid evolution

As theranostics gains speed, nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) face a defining moment.

February 19, 2026

Healthcare professionals preparing medical equipment in clinical setting

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