Amerigo Allegretto

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AIUM: What can sonographers learn from astronauts' use of ultrasound?

Two astronauts gave keynote speeches on their time in space, including using ultrasound to diagnose various conditions that astronauts may face.

March 30, 2025

Scott Dulchavsky, MD, PhD, at AIUM 2025 discusses ultrasound's uses and advantages during space travel, as well as how sonographers on Earth can apply lessons learned.

AI speeds up fetal ultrasound scan times

AI could help sonographers find fetal abnormalities faster and with high accuracy.

March 28, 2025

Fetal Ultrasound

Microultrasound could be alternative to MRI for prostate biopsy

Microultrasound may be a suitable alternative to MRI for image-guided prostate biopsy.

March 26, 2025

Ultrasound Probe2 400

Generative AI model shows promise in chest x-ray study

A multimodal generative AI model achieved high diagnostic accuracy and showed clinical value in preliminary reporting of chest x-ray images.

March 25, 2025

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PA Association for Sonographers cofounder talks goals

The Pennsylvania Association for Sonographers hopes to boost interest and access for sonographers looking to get more involved in the field.

March 24, 2025

Ultrasound Screen 400

Practice Management

Half of imaging referrals submitted by free clinic not completed

Despite imaging referrals being frequent in a free clinic setting, less than half of referral submissions resulted in completed appointments.

March 21, 2025

Mobile Ultrasound Devices For Point Of Care Imaging

Radiation Oncology/Therapy

ASTRO vice chair highlights momentum for ROCR Act

Chris Corso, MD, PhD, from ASTRO discusses why the ROCR Act is needed to stabilize reimbursement for radiation oncologists in the U.S.

March 19, 2025

Radiation Therapy Suite 400

Practice Management

Medical societies sound off on reimbursement cuts not addressed in CR

Medical organizations are criticizing the continuing resolution (CR) signed by President Donald Trump for not addressing the Medicare physician pay cuts.

March 18, 2025

Capitol Hill Government

AIUM president previews annual conference

Health in outer space, emerging technologies, and fellowship are a few things that attendees can look forward to at the 2025 AIUM annual conference.

March 17, 2025

Ultrasound Probe Vascular 400

Microultrasound on par with MRI in predicting prostate tumor volume

Microultrasound may be a suitable alternative to MRI for predicting pathological tumor volume in prostate cancer lesions.

March 14, 2025

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New benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation dose

The findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.

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Study questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgery

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CEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesions

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Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1

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Chest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations

Integrating breast and lung cancer screening could identify LC earlier

By Kate Madden Yee

Leveraging the reach of mammography programs may improve lung cancer (LC) screening uptake.

January 21, 2026

What's AI's impact on radiologist burnout?

Despite optimism about AI implementation in radiology, how AI affects radiologist burnout in the real-world remains a "black box," researchers have found.

January 21, 2026

New angioplasty technique shows promise in ICAD patients

Drug-coated balloon angioplasty reduced restenosis and strokes in ICAD patients compared with bare-metal stent placement.

January 20, 2026

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Ultralow-dose PCCT viable for emphysema assessment

By Kate Madden Yee

Ultralow-dose photon-counting CT (PCCT) offers accurate visual and automated evaluations of emphysema at a low radiation dose.

January 20, 2026

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RUS-PAT ultrasound approach produces 3D vascular images

By Amerigo Allegretto

An imaging system called RUS-PAT could help produce 3D images of entire organs and body parts.

January 20, 2026

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Cardiac PET imaging predicts atrial fibrillation

F-18 FDG uptake was more frequent in the atria and ventricles of patients with AFib compared to those without it.

January 20, 2026

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3 ways to ease increased workload from patient access to imaging reports

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiologists' workloads have increased by almost one-third due to the implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act.

January 20, 2026

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Is risk-based breast cancer screening more beneficial for patients?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Population risk-based breast cancer screening may led to “similar or greater benefits” than age-based screening, results showed.

January 20, 2026

Breast Cancer2 400

DEXA offers new clues on bone health in astronauts

With longer stays in space projected, safeguarding astronaut skeletal health has become even more important.

January 16, 2026

Who can be a certified radiology equipment specialist?

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation has updated its certified radiology equipment specialist program.

January 16, 2026

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RSNA releases Lumbar Degenerative Imaging Spine Classification dataset

By Kate Madden Yee

LumbarDISC is the largest publicly available adult MRI lumbar spine dataset for degenerative disease, according to the society.

January 16, 2026

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MBI remains underused despite high performance

By Amerigo Allegretto

Molecular breast imaging (MBI) continues to be underused, with an overall decline in utilization between 2017 and 2022.

January 16, 2026

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