Only one-third of patients received osteoporosis medication after vertebral augmentation. The incidence of new vertebral fractures fell from 0.519 to 0.076 per person-year after starting medical management (incidence rate ratio 6.79, 95% CI 3.37-15.51), a 6-fold decreased risk.
Integrated model combining emphysema, Pi10, airway branch count, and clinical data detected undiagnosed COPD with AUC 0.83 (95% CI 0.80-0.86) in 5,014 lung screening participants, up from 0.69 for emphysema alone, reducing confirmatory spirometry referrals from 41% to 34%.
FAPI PET/CT showed 93.0% sensitivity vs 76.5% for FDG (p=0.002) in 176 patients with suspected HPB cancers. Nodal accuracy was 86.8% vs 71.1%. Dual-tracer approach did not improve accuracy. Prospective validation needed.
In chronic subdural hematoma, a contralateral middle meningeal artery (MMA) larger than the ipsilateral by ≥0.2 mm predicted additional collaterals: 93.75% vs 35.78% (p<0.001). Ipsilateral MMA ≤1.384 mm also predicted collaterals (p<0.001).
The ACR has revised its educational module on single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in nuclear medicine. The update, dated June 10, 2026, targets radiology residents and nuclear medicine trainees. No specifics on content changes were provided.
The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) has announced its 2026 annual conference. Specific dates and location are not yet provided in the listing.
The American College of Radiology has issued an updated Planar NM module, effective June 10, 2026.
Quality Control: PET (Revised 6-10-2026)
The Radiology Assistant published a new overview of transcatheter aortic valve implantation/replacement (TAVI/TAVR), covering key imaging aspects for radiologists.
AJR. American journal of roentgenology
AJR. American journal of roentgenology
AJR. American journal of roentgenology
AJR. American journal of roentgenology
Mesenteric ischemia (MI) represents a spectrum of vascular intestinal injuries for which delayed diagnosis remains the leading determinant of outcomes. Despite advances in multidetector CTA technology and endovascular therapy, substantial variation persists in how mesenteric i...
FDA 510(k) clearance granted to Alpha Intelligence Manifolds for DeepXray Spina, an AI-based software for spinal radiograph interpretation (product code SAO). Clinical performance data not reported in clearance notice.
PI-RADS v2.1 subcategorization of category-4 peripheral zone lesions (upgraded vs. non-upgraded) had only fair-to-moderate inter-reader agreement (Gwet's AC1 0.29–0.57) across 3 radiologists scoring 375 lesions; csPCa yield for upgraded lesions ranged 39–68% vs. 63–81% for non-u…
In 216 BI-RADS 4 breast lesions, a logistic regression model with 6 imaging/elastography features best predicted malignancy — random forest appeared superior (AUC 1.00) but showed clear overfitting. LR model AUC in validation not reported in source. Single-center, n=212.
For PI-RADS 3 lesions, MRI-derived real PSA density (rPSAD) achieved AUC 0.846 (95% CI 0.767–0.924) for clinically significant prostate cancer — outperforming conventional PSAD. A sequential strategy flagged 53% cancer prevalence in the high-risk tier. Retrospective; n=116.
Comprehensive review contrasts radiofrequency ablation outcomes for aldosterone-producing vs cortisol-producing adrenal adenomas. RFA is better characterized for APA; CPA data remain sparse. Key clinical, imaging, and procedural differences are detailed for interventional radiol…
In 509 pediatric patients from a 10-yr national registry, transcatheter arterial embolization achieved 97.1% hemorrhage control with mortality similar to surgery (22.3% vs 22.6%; OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.66–1.45). TAE use rose 256% 2013–2023. Conservative-managed patients had lower mor…
Baseline CT radiomics predicted Ki-67 proliferation after liver venous embolization with AUC 0.84 (random forest) in a porcine proof-of-concept study. Combined portal + hepatic vein embolization drove stronger regenerative signaling than portal embolization alone in both healthy…
A JVIR summary distills the 2026 AHA/ACC/ACCP/CHEST/SIR (and 7 other societies) acute pulmonary embolism guideline for interventional radiologists, highlighting updated recommendations on catheter-directed therapy and IR's expanding role in PE management.
Pre-PAE MRI prostatic urethral angle (PUA) did not predict IPSS outcomes across 80 patients overall (all p>0.05), but in the subgroup with prostate volume <100 mL (n=28), larger PUA linked to better symptom response (62.4° vs 55.1° in responders, p=0.007). Retrospective; subgrou…
Combined transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) plus transvenous obliteration appears effective for managing gastric varices, per a new JVIR study. Key efficacy numbers not reported in available abstract — findings warrant full-text review.
In 27 post-living-donor liver transplant patients with hepatic venous outflow obstruction, transhepatic percutaneous stenting achieved 100% technical success, 92.6% clinical success, and 5-year primary patency of 95.2% (95% CI ~76–99%) with no major procedural complications.
Large language models (LLMs) for automated feedback in medical imaging education show preliminary gains in report quality, diagnostic accuracy, and learner satisfaction, but a systematic review of 7 studies finds early-stage, limited evidence; human oversight remains essential.
A Facebook-based oral health education module developed for parents in Pakistan achieved high content validity (Scale-level CVI 0.94) and face validity (Scale-level FVI 0.97) using the ADDIE instructional design model. Developed in Urdu based on a needs assessment, the culturall…
Review discusses opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in radiology applications, covering diagnostic and workflow aspects, but specific quantitative outcomes are not reported in source.
Bayer has announced a new president for its radiology division, but did not immediately disclose the appointee's identity or prior experience.
A new Philips Future Health Index 2026 report highlights artificial intelligence (AI) adoption trends in healthcare, including workforce perceptions and implementation barriers (exact figures not reported in source).
GE HealthCare highlighted its cloud-enabled enterprise imaging solutions at the SIIM 2026 conference, emphasizing improved data accessibility and scalability for radiology workflows. No clinical performance metrics were reported in the source.
AI Shows Promise in Early Breast Cancer Detection
A recalled argument from the late radiologist Harry Z. Mellins (1921–2009): radiologists are clinicians who trade daily patient contact to focus more deeply on the other essence of medicine. A philosophical note on professional identity.
Signify Research's plenary at UKIO 2026 explored the 'AI in Imaging Paradox'—the gap between rapid AI innovation and slower clinical adoption. The talk addressed the practical and workflow barriers radiologists face, beyond just technical performance.
