Brian Casey

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Australian software automates data mining of CR dose

Many imaging facilities with digital x-ray technology are looking to mine the data in their PACS archives as a tool for monitoring and reducing radiation dose. Australian researchers believe they've developed a computed radiography (CR) data-mining application that could make it much easier for imaging sites to track CR dose.

September 8, 2009

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How to boost colon screening rates; CDC funding stiffs VC

September 7, 2009

AuntMinnie.com Digital X-Ray Insider

September 3, 2009

US beats NM in gallbladder; mammo errors; 3D ultrasound CAD; Merge comeback

September 2, 2009

Healthcare IT firm Merge rises again under new management

The phoenix was a mythical bird that the ancients believed resurrected itself after a fiery demise. But even the phoenix had nothing on healthcare IT firm Merge Healthcare, which is now on its second resurrection in recent years after an accounting scandal derailed the firm in 2006.

September 1, 2009

Nuclear Medicine

DRA hits rads hardest; new breast PET/CT scanner

August 31, 2009

AuntMinnie.com Business & Industry Insider

August 27, 2009

Radiation Oncology/Therapy

NEJM on rad dose; radiation oncology braces for CMS cuts; patients prefer VC

August 26, 2009

Pediatric Radiology

Image Gently goes interventional; CT spots pediatric PE

August 24, 2009

Buyer's Guide Update: Advanced visualization software

August 23, 2009

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PET scan comparison showing SAFOV baseline and 1-minute and 5-minute time-point imaging with tracer uptake patterns

EANM: Next-generation PET scanner cuts imaging time to one minute

The scanner's fastest images were rated more highly on average than those from a standard PET/CT scanner.

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

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

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

Radiopharmaceutical therapy use increased 20-fold over a decade

Intravenous administrations of cancer therapies such as Xofigo, Lutathera, and Pluvicto have increased by more than 2000%.

February 19, 2026

Digital data analytics dashboard with futuristic interface and interactive charts

Using GPT‑4o with CT exams helps diagnose ovarian cancer earlier

By Kate Madden Yee

Early detection of ovarian cancer is a persistent challenge, with more than half still diagnosed at metastatic stages.

February 18, 2026

Microscopic view of blue and pink virus or cell clusters with complex organic structures

Survey: Nearly 4 out of 5 practices short on breast imagers

By Amerigo Allegretto

New survey data point to staffing shortages of breast radiologists among U.S. practices.

February 18, 2026

Medical brain scan visualization with blue and pink neural network display on computer screens

Pooled evidence: Lu-177 PSMA-617 vs. established therapies in mCRPC

Lu-177 PSMA-617 has a 36% relative reduction in risk of progression versus standard therapies.

February 18, 2026

Medical X-ray of pelvis with red highlighted area showing potential medical condition

Cardiac MRI-based ML model predicts MACE risk for STEMI patients

By Amerigo Allegretto

A machine-learning (ML) model based on cardiac MRI and clinical parameters performed well in a study of STEMI patients.

February 17, 2026

Cardiac MRI scan showing multiple cross-sectional heart views

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