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Molecular Imaging

IAEA extends global reach of Rays of Hope cancer initiative

Rays of Hope -- the flagship cancer project from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) -- has established new "anchor centers" in five countries. The main aim is to increase access to diagnosis and treatment for cancer patients, the agency says.

October 1, 2023

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Hype is over for PET/MRI and it enters new phase, Becker insists

The hype that has surrounded PET/MRI over recent years has finished and the technique is entering a new phase of its evolution. That's the view of future ESR President Prof. Minerva Becker and her colleague Dr. Valentina Garibotto.

September 28, 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Radiologists outperform chest x-ray AI in Danish study

Radiologists performed better than four commercially available AI algorithms when diagnosing lung diseases on chest x-rays. The next generation of AI tools may become significantly more powerful, but no fully effective systems exist yet, say the investigators from Copenhagen.

September 27, 2023

Rare finding detected on PSMA-PET: A nonprostatic lung tumor

A group in Australia has described a rare finding during a prostate cancer restaging PET/CT scan -- a pulmonary tumor embolism.

September 26, 2023

Which PET radiotracer tends to work best for prostate cancer imaging?

Subtle differences in how prostate-specific membrane antigen-PET radiotracers perform in patients prior to Pluvicto treatment may determine which ones become the future tracers of choice, according to a research team in Germany.

September 25, 2023

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Low-dose radiation damages DNA in interventional radiologists

Long-term exposure to low-dose radiation can cause DNA damage to lymphocyte cells in interventional radiologists -- but significantly, these doctors don't seem to be vulnerable to an increased risk of leukemia, researchers in Slovakia have reported.

September 24, 2023

Radiation Oncology/Therapy

FAPI-PET/CT may improve treatment of cancer patients

Gallium-68 (Ga-68) FAPI-PET/CT imaging -- a highly accurate experimental approach for detecting cancer -- may further improve outcomes for patients undergoing radiation therapy, according to a recent analysis by German researchers.

September 19, 2023

(A) Maximum-intensity projection (MIP) of Ga-68 FAPI-PET. (B) Axial Ga-68 FAPI-PET/CT images and contrast-enhanced CT images of suggestive lesions (arrows: lesions 1 and 2, pulmonary metastasis and mediastinal lymph node metastasis; lesion 3, paraaortic lymph node metastasis) detected by Ga-68 FAPI-PET. HU (Hounsfield units). Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine through CC BY 4.0.

PET imaging predicts long-term outcomes in Parkinson's disease

PET brain imaging in individuals with early Parkinson's disease can show which patients are at higher risk of long-term effects, according to a study by researchers from the University of Brescia in Italy.

September 17, 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Can ChatGPT help prepare patients for PET scans?

ChatGPT may be able to act as a substitute for staff advice given to patients about PET/CT scans. That's the key finding posted by a German research group that posed 25 questions to the large-language model-based chatbot.

September 17, 2023

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PET reveals link between heart health and brain metabolism

A PET study suggests that maintaining cardiovascular health during midlife can help reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease later in life. That's the key finding of investigators from the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research in Madrid.

September 7, 2023

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Unfilled vacancies and disparities persist in nuclear medicine

Nuclear medicine specialists have high career satisfaction, but unfilled vacancies and career disparities persist, finds a workforce survey by the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM).

Dual PET imaging in Case Two illustrates a patient with discordant disease. FDG PET (b & d) shows FDG uptake in tail of pancreas primary lesion (yellow arrow), as well as multiple hepatic metastases (yellow boxes), with enlarged liver span. DOTATATE PET on left (a) shows several hepatic metastases that do not demonstrate DOTATATE uptake above background of liver parenchyma. The liver lesions in (c) demonstrate moderate FDG uptake in liver lesions, with no corresponding DOTATATE avidity (white box) or central photopenia (white arrow). This discordance in dual PET imaging corresponds to a NETPET score of 5. This suggests de-differentiated disease and a less favorable prognosis. The patient was not suitable for Lutate treatment and received chemotherapy.

PET develops key clinical role in neuroendocrine tumors

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PET/CT visualizes complications in patients on hemodialysis

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Example of prostate zonal segmentation by the AI software in a patient. Yellow: transition zone; green: peripheral zone; red, anterior fibromuscular stroma; blue, central zone.

Zonal segmentation with AI shows promise in prostate cancer

'Hub-and-spoke' model and telemedicine can boost stroke care

By Kate Madden Yee

Telemedicine-assisted CT can improve patient access to imaging and thrombolysis for stroke patients, German researchers have reported in Lancet Regional Health.

February 9, 2026

Radiologist faces censure over prescribing habits

By Maryam Payne

A radiologist has been disciplined by a New Zealand tribunal for inappropriately prescribing medications for herself and others.

February 9, 2026

German team unveils dose findings on breast MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Breast MRI using gadopiclenol with a half gadolinium dose offers equivalent to superior contrast enhancement compared to gadobutrol-enhanced MRI with full gadolinium dose.

February 9, 2026

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Microwave ablation safe for tumors close to heart

Percutaneous microwave ablation can be a safe and effective treatment for lung tumors close to the heart and aorta, according to a recent U.K. study.

February 9, 2026

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Audit puts spotlight on breast density in women under 50

A 12-year audit conducted at a women’s imaging facility has provided new data on the link between mammographic breast density and cancer detection in younger patients.

February 5, 2026

Right breast, 10 o’clock position, same patient: A 15 mm irregular hypoechoic solid lesion with suspicious morphology, situated approximately 6 mm from the index lesion. Biopsy confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma, Grade 2, ER positive, PR positive, HER2 positive, concordant with ultrasound features. Findings are in keeping with multifocal invasive ductal carcinoma in a heterogeneously dense breast. The patient was referred for surgical management.

Italian team seeks to optimize imaging of pelvic floor dysfunction

By Maryam Payne

MRI defecography can provide more complete information and limit challenges that make pelvic floor dysfunction difficult to diagnose, researchers from Palermo have found.

February 4, 2026

Sagittal T2-weighted MRD image at maximal pelvic floor contraction (squeeze). The pubococcygeal line (PCL) serves as a reference line extending from the inferior border of the pubic symphysis to the last coccygeal joint. The H line represents the anteroposterior dimension of the levator hiatus, while the M line measures the perpendicular descent of the levator plate relative to the PCL. The midpubic line (MPL) provides an additional reference for anterior-posterior alignment. Identifiable pelvic structures include the pubic symphysis (Ps), rectum (R), and bladder (B).

DBT shows advantages over mammography in TMIST Lead-in analysis

By Amerigo Allegretto

DBT could improve screening performance over conventional mammography in age groups not eligible for the TMIST study.

February 4, 2026

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European survey sheds light on imaging of sepsis

By Maryam Payne

A new European survey on sepsis has highlighted divergence among radiologists and clinicians on the contraindications and acceptable time windows for imaging.

February 3, 2026

PSMA-PET predicts patient response to therapy

The finding is an important step for further development of new treatment for advanced metastatic prostate cancer.

February 3, 2026

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Radiologist faces investigation over patient death

Health authorities in South Africa are investigating the conduct of a prominent radiologist after the death of a patient.

February 2, 2026

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Teleradiology: Here to stay, but still second best?

By Dr. Giles Maskell

Teleradiology can bring extra capacity and value for a department and has personal benefits for radiologists, but Dr. Giles Maskell remains convinced that for most purposes, local is best.

February 2, 2026

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AI-mammography finds more interval cancers, cuts workload

By Amerigo Allegretto

AI-supported mammography leads to more positive outcomes for women compared with standard double reading, a new European study has found.

January 30, 2026

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