Amerigo Allegretto

MRI
MRI-based models may predict atypical brain development in children
The models could provide a framework for identifying which adolescents are at higher risk of developing psychiatric conditions.
August 7, 2026
Toddler with blonde hair in buns hugging a tan teddy bear while wearing a light green shirt
Sonographer
Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 14: Weathering the sonographer shortage
SDMS President Aubrey Rybyinski discusses how clinics can address sonographer vacancies.
August 7, 2026
MinnieCast Ultrasound podcast episode featuring guest Aubrey Rybyinski with ultrasound equipment background
CT
Early CTA leads to improved stroke outcomes for patients with BCVI
Early CTA is linked to reduced stroke, decreased complications, and reduced intensive care unit length of stay.
August 5, 2026
Purple and white medical CT or MRI scanner with open gantry and patient table in clinical facility
Interventional
Most histotripsy procedures used for metastatic disease treatment
Trends suggest that histotripsy has low rates of procedure-related complications and is mostly performed in outpatient settings.
August 5, 2026
3D medical illustration of liver cancer cells in red clustered on liver tissue with blue background
Breast
DBT-based foundational model classifies breast density
DBT-DINO showed strong performance in classifying breast density from DBT images.
August 4, 2026
Medical imaging study comparing DBT-DINO and DINOv2 detection performance on mammography scans with ROC curves and classification metrics.
MRI
MRI-based AI model maps local brain aging
The model showed differences in brain structures for normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease.
August 3, 2026
Coronal MRI brain scan showing detailed anatomical structures of the brain, cerebellum, and skull against dark background
MRI
Surveillance imaging doesn't improve pancreatic cancer survival
Study authors are calling for better strategies for early detection and intervention for pancreatic cysts that become malignant.
August 3, 2026
Two line charts showing imaging usage rates and EUS/pancreatic surgery rates from 2008 to 2022 with trend comparisons.
Emergency Radiology
ED patients prefer empathetic communication for incidental findings
Incorporating patient preferences into communication may improve understanding and follow-up in addressing incidental findings.
July 31, 2026
Red emergency warning sign with white text on dark background
Womens Imaging
Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 14: GLP-1s and breast cancer risk
Elizabeth McDonald, MD, shares results from her team's study on how GLP-1s may have beneficial effects on breast cancer risk.
July 31, 2026
MinnieCast Women's Imaging podcast featuring Elizabeth McDonald, MD, PhD
MRI
MRI may help predict heart disease risk in patients with diabetes
The SCAN-MRI risk score outperformed established risk models.
July 29, 2026
Cardiac MRI scans with GLS and eGLSR measurements showing left ventricular strain analysis in two participants with corresponding measurement curves
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MRI
Gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI changing understanding of liver diseases
The contrast agent is changing approaches toward diagnosis of liver diseases, according to data collected over the last 15 years.
Medical imaging analysis showing CT scans with segmentation, 3D anatomical reconstructions, and Bland-Altman statistical comparison plot.
CT
Deep-learning model predicts mortality from CTA scans
Axial MRI or CT scan cross-section showing bilateral anatomical structures in grayscale medical imaging
Womens Imaging
Screening breast MRI may be considered for high-risk women
MinnieCast Women's Imaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Stamatia Destounis with medical imaging background
Womens Imaging
Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 20: Could DBT performance inform age-based screening?
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Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 17: Elastography holds promise toward expanded role
By Amerigo Allegretto
David Fetzer, MD, discusses current applications and issues in the world of elastography.
September 18, 2026
MinnieCast Ultrasound podcast episode featuring Dr. David Fetzer, with medical ultrasound background imagery
Minibeam radiotherapy performs well in first clinical trial
By Will Morton
The technique delivers very high doses of radiation through closely spaced, extremely narrow beams.
September 17, 2026
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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
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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
By Will Morton
AI preferentially detected smaller aneurysms (< 3 mm), while radiologists more often identified larger aneurysms (3 to 5 mm and > 5 mm).
September 17, 2026
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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
By Will Morton
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
By Will Morton
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
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