Will Morton

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SNMMI annual meeting puts science in the spotlight

"Science is the Star" is the theme of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting in Los Angeles this year.

May 27, 2026

Professional man in blue suit and light blue tie speaking during SNMMI video conference

CT collateral status may predict outcomes in stroke patients

The findings have implications for future research to determine which stroke patients with medium-vessel occlusion benefit from EVT.

May 26, 2026

Medical brain CT scan images with anatomical region annotations showing multiple axial cross-sections

TAE reduces pain in patients with chronic wrist pain

The finding suggests that the emerging interventional radiology procedure could be a new option for patients who have exhausted conservative management.

May 20, 2026

Four-panel peripheral angiography scan showing vascular imaging with circled regions and arrows marking areas of clinical interest

AI devices vary widely in lung cancer detection

Three devices helped detect more cancerous tumors, whereas the other four devices helped detect fewer tumors.

May 19, 2026

Six chest X-ray radiographs with diagnostic annotations showing segmental collapse, pulmonary findings, and abnormal regions marked for medical analysis.

Combined fluoride and lead exposure reduces bone health in youth

Co-exposure to fluoride and lead exacerbates changes in BMD more than single exposure, suggesting synergistic effects on bone impairment.

May 18, 2026

Infographic showing fluoride and lead exposure pathways from water treatment through household plumbing to human health effects on bones, teeth, and organs.

ISMRM: Functional lung MRI detects asthma treatment responses

Biologic treatment of severe eosinophilic asthma is successful in only 80% of patients and predictive factors for treatment response are not yet available.

May 11, 2026

Lung CT scans and functional imaging comparison showing baseline versus 3-month follow-up with segmentation maps and ventilation perfusion analysis.

ISMRM: Whole-body MRI links visceral fat to prostate enlargement

Each 1,000-mL increase in visceral fat volume was associated with higher adjusted odds of prostate enlargement.

May 9, 2026

ISMRM & ISMRT 2026 Annual Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa featuring aerial view of Table Mountain and stadium

DEXA confirms benefits of soccer on bone health

Players underwent a DEXA scan at the start of the season, at four months, and again at nine months.

May 8, 2026

Soccer player kicking glowing ball with dynamic blue energy particles and light effects

LLMs excel at scoliosis detection on spine x-rays

For scoliosis detection, Grok 4 led with 94.2% accuracy.

May 7, 2026

Blue digital face with binary code background representing artificial intelligence and technology

Molecular Imaging

PSMA-PET linked to higher use of systemic therapies

ARPI therapy was initiated in 15.6% of PSMA-PET patients versus 7.7% of bone scan patients.

May 7, 2026

Glowing blue bladder surrounded by red cancer cells or viral particles on dark background

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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

Standardized care coordination may reduce inpatient MRI safety events

By Amerigo Allegretto

Care level guidelines can improve coordination between MRI technologists and inpatient care teams.

September 14, 2026

Patient receiving MRI or CT scan in modern medical facility with illuminated scanner ring

CT visualizes leadless pacemaker encapsulation

By Amerigo Allegretto

CT findings could guide risk stratification and treatment strategies for pacemakers.

September 11, 2026

3D anatomical illustration of human heart with blue and pink arterial and venous system on dark background

UH-WBI use increased during COVID-19 pandemic

By Amerigo Allegretto

The use of ultra-hypofractionated whole-breast irradiation (UH-WBI) increased by five times during the pandemic.

September 11, 2026

World map with red overlay illustrating COVID-19 pandemic spread across continents

Women's Imaging MinnieCast, episode 17: Cryoablation promising for breast care

By Amerigo Allegretto

Meghana Konanur, MD, discusses how image-guided cryoablation yields promise for women seeking breast cancer treatment.

September 11, 2026

MinnieCast Women's Imaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Meghana Konanur, MD

Radical radiotherapy use rising for treating lung cancer

By Amerigo Allegretto

Radical radiotherapy use nearly doubled between 2010 and 2021 in lung cancer patients and correlates to improved five-year outcomes.

September 10, 2026

Anatomical illustration of human lungs with highlighted bronchial pathways in red, pink, and yellow gradient against a translucent body silhouette.

Rubric safeguards patient-friendly AI-generated imaging reports

By Amerigo Allegretto

The rubric includes clarity, content, certainty, tone, and verbosity as core attributes.

September 9, 2026

Radiological report document header showing diagnostic department and report type in blue text

AI model on par with experts in finding femoral-neck fractures

By Amerigo Allegretto

The model improved expert performance in detecting these fractures on pelvic or hip radiographs.

September 9, 2026

Four pelvic X-ray radiographs showing anterior-posterior views with varying contrast and processing techniques for diagnostic comparison.

Ketamine offers better sedation option than fentanyl in IR

By Erik L. Ridley

New research supports greater consideration of ketamine over opioids for sedation during IR procedures.

September 8, 2026

Medical syringe with liquid held against bright backlit background in warm sepia tones

MRI reveals brain patterns as music reduces stress

By Amerigo Allegretto

MRI shows changes in communication between brain structures when people listen to music after completing a stressful task.

September 8, 2026

Violin with bow resting on open sheet music pages

Super-resolution CEUS shows promise in Crohn's disease assessment

By Amerigo Allegretto

Super-resolution CEUS visualizes microvasculature and hemodynamic microflow at the micrometer scale.

September 8, 2026

Medical composite showing ultrasound scans and endoscopic images of internal anatomy with color Doppler blood flow visualization

Podcast: MRI safety experts shed light on wishy-washy leadership

Tobias "Toby" Gilk and John Posh return with a new episode of The Invisible Force podcast series.

September 8, 2026

MRI-based model shows changes over time in multiple myeloma patients

By Amerigo Allegretto

Whole-body MRI could serve as a scalable biomarker for risk stratification in multiple myeloma patients.

September 4, 2026

Blood smear microscopy showing purple-stained white blood cells and hematopoietic cells on light background

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