Will Morton

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Molecular Imaging

Early FAPI-PET scans match 60-minute scans for lung cancer staging

By convention, most molecular imaging tracers such as F-18 FDG are injected one hour prior to PET scans to allow time for uptake of the tracer by tumors.

June 10, 2026

Comparative PET scan images at 10 and 60 minutes showing FAPI radiopharmaceutical distribution in patient body

X-ray score linked to hip fracture risk in the elderly

Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) scores of 5 or higher were significantly associated with hip fractures.

June 8, 2026

Lumbar spine X-ray with anatomical labels marking vertebrae L1 through L4 and numbered anatomical markers

Nuclear Medicine

SNMMI ShowCast Roundup

Science was the star in Los Angeles at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting.

June 5, 2026

SNMMI: PET reveals new brain activity in multiple sclerosis

Understanding how and where certain brain connections are lost can help explain the symptoms patients experience.

June 2, 2026

Thermal imaging comparison of mouse brains and spinal cords, and human brain scans showing healthy versus multiple sclerosis conditions

SNMMI: PET tracer that detects deep vein thrombosis wins Image of the Year

F-18 GP1 is derived from elarofiban and selectively binds to glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptors on activated platelets.

June 1, 2026

Medical imaging compilation showing full-body PET/CT and MRI scans with axial cross-sections and anatomical views for diagnostic analysis

SNMMI: SPECT/CT tracer shows promise in interstitial lung disease

Differentiating between fibrotic scarring and inflammation stages of disease is critical so that physicians can determine what treatment is best for the patient.

May 31, 2026

Chest CT scan comparison showing healthy lungs versus idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis with thermal imaging overlay.

SNMMI: Phillip Kuo discusses Alzheimer’s disease imaging and treatment

Phillip Kuo, MD, PhD, discussed developments in diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease at the SNMMI meeting.

May 31, 2026

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SNMMI: Machine-learning model predicts RPT dose

Dosimetry plays a central role in optimizing lutetium-177 (Lu-177) PSMA therapy, yet calculating it currently depends on post-therapy imaging.

May 30, 2026

2026 SNMMI Annual Meeting promotional poster for Los Angeles, California, May 30-June 2, with theme 'Science is the Star'

SNMMI: Text confirmations cut PET/CT cancellations by 73.5%

Common causes of appointment cancellations include patient no-shows, same-day cancellations for personal reasons, non-compliance with pre-procedural instructions, and abnormal blood glucose.

May 30, 2026

Woman presenting at SNMMI Annual Meeting podium with 2022 data chart on projection screen and seated audience members

Molecular Imaging

Amyloid PET positivity rates differ by ethnoracial group

Odds of amyloid positivity were 28% lower among Black people and 22% lower among Hispanic people.

May 28, 2026

Silhouette of person holding glowing puzzle piece toward illuminated brain with network connections against purple twilight sky

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Medical CT scan visualization showing coronal, sagittal, and axial views with 3D organ segmentation including kidney, liver, aorta, and tumor models.

VR boosts accuracy, confidence for evaluating abdominal neuroblastoma

Compared with CT, VR helps surgeons more with anatomical assessment in abdominal neuroblastoma.

3D medical illustration of shoulder joint pain with glowing red inflammation on skeletal anatomy

MRI shows features of scapular pain in patients

Healthcare professional demonstrating breast biopsy procedure with circular target icon and medical text on purple background

CEM-guided biopsy effective for sampling suspicious breast findings

Digital illustration of an AI face with blue light and binary code representing artificial intelligence and technology

Radiologists, LLMs fail at spotting AI-generated chest x-rays

Meet the Minnies 2026 semifinalist candidates

USPSTF names radiologist to task force; ACR responds

By Amerigo Allegretto

Dennis Wulfeck, MD, has 33 years of experience in diagnostic imaging, and his appointment to the task force has the support of the ACR.

September 17, 2026

U.S. Capitol building with stars on blue textured background representing American government and democracy

Individual specialization may drive IR procedure complexity

By Amerigo Allegretto

Practice- and radiologist-level IR specializations showed associations with greater procedural complexity.

September 17, 2026

Female surgeon in green scrubs and surgical mask examining medical equipment in operating room

AI boosts brain aneurysm detection on CT angiography

AI preferentially detected smaller aneurysms (< 3 mm), while radiologists more often identified larger aneurysms (3 to 5 mm and > 5 mm).

September 17, 2026

Glowing neon brain-shaped circuit board pattern with blue and cyan lighting on dark background

ASTRO issues first radiation therapy guideline for bladder cancer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Bladder preservation should be presented as a curative treatment option alongside radical cystectomy.

September 16, 2026

ASTRO cancer care organization signage with decorative green plants

LLM on par with head-and-neck subspecialists in analyzing MRI reports

By Amerigo Allegretto

GPT-5-Thinking yields similar diagnostic accuracy compared to subspecialists focusing on orbital and head-and-neck MRI.

September 16, 2026

Multiple axial MRI brain scan images with radiological annotations and measurements displayed on black background

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

Glowing anatomical illustration of human heart with coronary arteries on blue background

Chest CT muscle attenuation predicts future bone density loss

Muscle and bone loss commonly coexist with aging, but potential links between paraspinal muscle and thoracic vertebral bone mineral density loss remain poorly understood

September 15, 2026

TotalSegmentator V2 medical imaging study showing AI-powered spinal vertebral segmentation workflow, neural network architecture, and vertebral compression fracture analysis across T1-T10 levels.

Curium gets FDA approval for Lu-177 injection for GEP-NETs

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The radioligand therapy delivers targeted radiation to GEP-NETs by binding to somatostatin receptors expressed on these tumors.

September 15, 2026

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Brains age faster among residents in disadvantaged neighborhoods

By Amerigo Allegretto

MRI data show that living in disadvantaged neighborhoods is tied to adverse brain health.

September 15, 2026

Wisconsin ADI rankings maps and histograms showing national and state deprivation index distributions with statistical analysis

ASTRO urges CMS to address radiation oncology shortfalls

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

More than two-thirds of radiation oncologists responding to an ASTRO survey this spring reported declines of 10% or more.

September 14, 2026

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

FDA clears new PET agent for brain cancer imaging

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Gliomas account for approximately 30% of all brain and central nervous system tumors.

September 14, 2026

3D medical illustration of human head showing brain with red neural activity and glowing pathways on blue background

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