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GeneralResearchBrief

Cross-Cohort Harmonization of Quantitative MRI Metrics: Considerations for Reference Value Generalizability.

RadiologyOct 1

GeneralResearchBrief

Beyond Fibrosis: Clinical Importance of Vascular Assessment at Noncontrast CT in Interstitial Lung Disease.

RadiologyOct 1

Body / AbdominalGuideline

QIBA Guidelines Set 19% Stiffness Change Threshold for Reliable Liver MR Elastography

New QIBA guidelines for liver MR elastography state that a ≥19% change in stiffness represents a true biologic change (95% confidence), based on a within-subject coefficient of variation of ~7%. The guidelines standardize acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis for reproducibl…

RadiologyOct 1

GeneralNewsBrief

Implications for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Ablation beyond the Tumor Margin: An Early Career Perspective.

RadiologyOct 1

Body / AbdominalAI / InformaticsResearch

Deep Learning of Multi-Phase CT Kinetics Maps Intratumoral Heterogeneity to Improve Survival Prediction in Advanced HCC

CT radiomics fusion model improved C-index to 0.713 vs clinical alone 0.651 (P=0.012) in external test; high- vs low-risk median OS 9.5 vs 19.0 months.

Journal of hepatocellular carcinomaOct 1

Musculoskeletal (MSK)AI / InformaticsResearch

X-VIG deep learning framework for automated knee OA grading on plain films

X-VIG, a deep learning model fusing AP and lateral knee radiographs, achieved AUC 0.9646–0.9945 for Kellgren-Lawrence grading across five subregions, outperforming junior radiologists and reducing reading time by 82% (27 s per case) in a reader study.

Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research SocietyOct 1

GeneralAI / InformaticsNewsBrief

Unstable Reference and Unblinded Comparison Undermine Artificial Intelligence Echocardiography in Pulmonary Hypertension

Unstable Reference and Unblinded Comparison Undermine Artificial Intelligence Echocardiography in Pulmonary Hypertension.

ChestOct 1

GeneralAI / InformaticsNewsBrief

Artificial Intelligence and the Radiographic Aging Clock: Chest Radiography in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Chall

Artificial Intelligence and the Radiographic Aging Clock: Chest Radiography in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Challenges and Opportunities.

ChestOct 1

CardiacGuideline

CMR Myocardial Strain: Joint Scientific Statement on Standardization of Acquisition, Analysis, and Reporting

A joint scientific statement from SCMR, RSNA, and EACVI standardizes CMR myocardial strain imaging protocols, analysis, and reporting to facilitate clinical adoption, citing incremental diagnostic and prognostic utility over conventional parameters.

RadiologyOct 1

GeneralAI / InformaticsResearchBrief

From Response Assessment to Biological Insight: PET/CT and Artificial Intelligence in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Academic RadiologyOct 1

Neuro / Head & NeckGuidelineTrainee

Updated Tinnitus Guideline: Avoid Routine Neuroimaging, Advise CBT and Hearing Aids

For adults with persistent bothersome tinnitus, updated guideline recommends against routine neuroimaging unless concerning features; recommends CBT, hearing aid evaluation, and cochlear implants; advises against antidepressants, anticonvulsants, supplements, and rTMS.

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryOct 1 +1 more

Body / AbdominalMusculoskeletal (MSK)Devices & AI clearances

FDA Clears Airs Medical's SwiftSight-BodyComposition Software

FDA 510(k) clearance for SwiftSight-BodyComposition, Airs Medical's software for body composition analysis (product code LNH).

U.S. FDAOct 1

GeneralNewsBrief

Virtual Noncontrast Lung Densitometry with Photon-counting CT: The Importance of Breathing-An Early Career Perspective.

RadiologyOct 1

BreastResearch

DENSE-2 Trial to Compare Contrast-enhanced Mammography and Abbreviated MRI for Supplemental Screening in Extremely Dense Breasts

The DENSE-2 randomized controlled trial, embedded in Dutch screening, will compare contrast-enhanced mammography and abbreviated MRI for supplemental screening in women with extremely dense breasts after negative mammography, aiming to reduce interval cancers. (ClinicalTrials.go…

RadiologyOct 1

GeneralResearchBrief

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus as a Gradual Spectrum of Anomaly.

RadiologyOct 1

GeneralNewsBrief

The Next Step in Supplemental Screening for Extremely Dense Breasts.

RadiologyOct 1

Neuro / Head & NeckResearchTrainee

Tight High-Convexity Sulci on MRI Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Tight high-convexity sulci (THC) on MRI predicted cognitive decline in 2133 older adults followed for 5–7y (OR 2.95, 95%CI 1.95–4.45). Complete DESH was rare (1.7%), while incomplete DESH was frequent (46.3%).

RadiologyOct 1

GeneralResearchBrief

MOLLI versus ShMOLLI at 3-T Cardiac MRI: Normal Values in Healthy Individuals and Common Cardiac Conditions.

RadiologyOct 1

Neuro / Head & NeckAI / InformaticsResearch

CNN reduces metal artifacts in ultra-high-resolution photon-counting CT of ear implants

A convolutional neural network improved artifact index by 83.2% and reduced noise by 46.8% (p<0.001) on ultra-high-resolution photon-counting CT of stapes prostheses, cochlear implants, and a sinus stent, preserving metal dimensions.

Medical physicsOct 1

GeneralAI / InformaticsNewsBrief

Corrigendum to “Application Effectiveness Analysis of Artificial Intelligence-assisted Teaching in Standardized Training

Corrigendum to “Application Effectiveness Analysis of Artificial Intelligence-assisted Teaching in Standardized Training for Medical Imaging Residents” (Acad Radiol 33 [2026] 3619–3627)

Academic RadiologyOct 1

Chest / ThoracicAI / InformaticsResearch

Multi-View CT and Background-Negative Training Improve Lung Nodule Detection and Reduce False Positives

Combining axial, coronal, and sagittal views with nodule-free background images in a YOLOv8x pipeline boosted the Competition Performance Metric (CPM) from 0.553 to 0.863 and cut average candidates per scan from 32.61 to 9.11 on LUNA16.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)Oct 1

GeneralEducationBriefTrainee

Helical 3D DSA as the Next Frontier in Catheter Angiography: An Early Career Perspective.

RadiologyOct 1

Neuro / Head & NeckEducationTrainee

Imaging Patterns and Differential Diagnosis of Autoimmune Encephalitis

Limbic encephalitis is a common imaging feature of autoimmune encephalitis, but cortical, basal ganglia, brainstem, and cerebellar involvement also occur. A practical review outlines imaging patterns of key causes and differential diagnoses for radiologists.

RadiologyOct 1

GeneralResearchBrief

Position-dependent Pulmonary Vascular Volume Changes: An Upright CT Perspective.

RadiologyOct 1

GeneralResearchBrief

Beyond Recanalization: Defining Cerebral No-Reflow Status after Thrombectomy.

RadiologyOct 1

Chest / ThoracicResearch

Upright CT reveals 18.8% drop in total pulmonary vascular volume versus supine, mainly from veins

Upright CT shows total pulmonary vascular volume falls 18.8% (99.8 vs 81.0 mL) vs supine, with a 25.4% venous decrease—double the 11.1% arterial loss—and a craniocaudal gradient.

RadiologyOct 1

Neuro / Head & NeckResearchTrainee

Perfusion imaging threshold of delay time >4 seconds defines no-reflow and predicts 90-day outcome after stroke thrombectomy

In acute stroke after successful thrombectomy, a no-reflow lesion with delay time >4 s on 24-hour perfusion imaging strongly predicted poor 90-day functional outcome (OR 12.14, 95% CI 3.38–54.63).

RadiologyOct 1

GeneralNewsBrief

Dr. Jerome Foss to examine Declaration text as Fleischner Lecture speaker

Saint Vincent Collegevia Google NewsSep 30 +1 more

GeneralNewsBrief

RSNA names nominees for 2027 board of directors

AuntMinnievia Google NewsSep 30

GeneralNewsBrief

Medicare payment for cardiac CT declining

AuntMinnievia Google NewsSep 30

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