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Molecular Imaging
Telix reports first patients dosed with Pixclara
The FDA approved the PET imaging agent in September.
October 7, 2026
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MRI
MRI2CT gets FDA clearance for MRI-based spine imaging software
NextMR works with conventional MRI sequences from 1.5-tesla and 3-tesla scanners.
October 7, 2026
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Womens Imaging
Hologic survey finds 37% of women skipped or delayed mammograms
Hologic
Among women who were overdue, nearly one in four said a direct recommendation from their doctor would most motivate them to get screened.
October 7, 2026
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Womens Imaging
SBI addresses screening myths during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The society is addressing myths related to symptoms, family history, and radiation exposure.
October 6, 2026
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AI
Riverain's ClearRead Chest AI comes to RapidAI platform
Riverain Technologies
The software now integrates with RapidAI's Rapid Edge Cloud infrastructure and Rapid Navigator Pro radiology workflow software.
October 6, 2026
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Interventional
Microbot signs Israel distribution deal for Liberty robotic system
The company received regulatory approval from the Israeli Ministry of Health in May.
October 6, 2026
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Ultrasound
Mendaera, Butterfly launch ultrasound-based surgical robotic system
Focalist combines handheld robotics, real-time imaging, and guidance software for image-guided needle procedures.
October 5, 2026
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Residents/Fellows
ACR joins coalition opposing H-1B visa fee
International medical graduates currently comprise 11% of all U.S. graduate medical education diagnostic radiology trainees.
October 5, 2026
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Breast
Half of false-negative DBT exams are missed cancers
The results may encourage the development of new benchmarks on the causes of false-negative mammograms.
October 5, 2026
Breast imaging comparison showing mammogram views and ultrasound scan for diagnostic evaluation
AI
AIRS Medical secures FDA clearance for MRI software
AIRS Medical Inc.
The software is designed to quantify muscle and fat.
October 5, 2026
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PET scan comparison showing SAFOV baseline and 1-minute and 5-minute time-point imaging with tracer uptake patterns
Molecular Imaging
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.
Augmented/Virtual Reality
VR boosts accuracy, confidence for evaluating abdominal neuroblastoma
3D medical illustration of shoulder joint pain with glowing red inflammation on skeletal anatomy
MRI
MRI shows features of scapular pain in patients
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Womens Imaging
CEM-guided biopsy effective for sampling suspicious breast findings
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Digital X-Ray
Radiologists, LLMs fail at spotting AI-generated chest x-rays
More in Home
ASTRO: Shorter SBRT regimens improve patient physical function
By Amerigo Allegretto
Patients who underwent five treatments of SBRT for pancreatic cancer had better physical function and experienced less fatigue.
September 30, 2026
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Making AI matter at the point of care
By Kelly Londy
In a new column, Kelly Londy of GE HealthCare describes what's needed to unlock the benefits of AI in radiology.
September 30, 2026
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ASTRO: Incoming president talks 2026 highlights, previews next year
By Will Morton
Next year's theme in Chicago, IL, is "The Full Spectrum: From Discovery to Delivery, Expanding What's Possible."
September 30, 2026
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ASTRO: Radiosurgery may extend survival for SCLC with brain metastases
By Erik L. Ridley
Patients receiving SRS lived almost 18 months after treatment.
September 29, 2026
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Video from ASTRO: How is the RPT boom impacting radiation oncology?
By Will Morton
The boom in radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) driven by theranostics is having a significant impact on radiation oncology.
September 29, 2026
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Cardiac MRI-derived metrics predict adverse cardiac disease outcomes
By Erik L. Ridley
Diastolic function markers from cardiac MRI yielded incremental value over clinical risk factors and traditional imaging markers.
September 29, 2026
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Bosniak predicts renal cancer with unfavorable histologic features
By Amerigo Allegretto
The 2019 version of the Bosniak risk classification system can predict cancer in cystic renal masses with unfavorable histology.
September 29, 2026
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ASTRO: Radiosurgery reduces suicidal ideation in major depressive disorder
By Will Morton
Before treatment, 14 of the 20 patients (70%) reported suicidal thoughts, while after treatment, one patient (5%) did.
September 29, 2026
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ASTRO: Psychotherapy after cancer diagnosis tied to lower mortality
By Will Morton
Patients with depression had an 11% higher risk of cancer-specific mortality compared with those without it.
September 28, 2026
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EHR data may miss women eligible for lung cancer screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
Smoking history may be underestimated in over one-third of lung cancer screening-eligible women identified by self-reporting.
September 28, 2026
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ASTRO: 10-year outcomes support hypofractionated radiotherapy in breast cancer
By Will Morton
While hypofractionated radiotherapy is well established for whole-breast irradiation after breast-conserving surgery, there is little long-term data on its use post-mastectomy.
September 28, 2026
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ASTRO: Few patients adhere to long-term hormone therapy after lumpectomy
By Erik L. Ridley
The results provide real-world context for treatment approaches that consider omitting radiation therapy after lumpectomy.
September 28, 2026
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