Samantha Harrington, MD, MSc
@samgharrington
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Nuclear & Pediatric Radiologist @MGHImaging | APD MGH Rad Residency | Cancer imaging | Mom/ wife, Baystater, runner/ walker, (reality) TV watcher, music lover
Massachusetts, USA
Joined November 2016
Considering pediatric PET/MRI? When PET is indicated and MRI offers better detail than CT, PET/MRI is often the modality of choice. Review key protocols, indications, and technical tips. https://t.co/bj746BG8rJ
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High tracer accumulation in 70% of patients with untreated hepatocellular carcinoma suggests a possible use for PSMA-directed radiopharmaceutical therapy in an end-stage setting. https://t.co/O4FeNwIQoe
#NuclearMedicine #HCC #RPTherapy
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By 2036, the U.S. could face a shortage of 86,000 physicians—an urgent gap that H-1B physicians are crucial in filling, especially for high-need communities. Learn why supporting IMGs matters: https://t.co/5KvJT2H8bl
#IMGWeek
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The AMA leads effort urging Trump administration to waive fee that would exacerbate access to care problems in underserved and rural areas.
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In detecting #meningiomas, SSTR PET/CT demonstrates a sensitivity of 100% and a diagnostic accuracy of 97.1%, with no false-negative results and a strong correlation between SUV metrics and histopathology. https://t.co/eSQENsuFL3
#NuclearMedicine #PETscan
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Steps forward in diagnosing and treating neuroblastoma
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A PET analog of metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG)—18F-metafluorobenzylguanidine (18F-MFBG)—allows for rapid same-day imaging. We previously reported on the safety and feasibility of 18F-MFBG PET imaging...
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I just picked up a giant dead rat in my backyard and put it in the trash. I think I’m an official grown up now.
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¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE is cost-effective as a first-line treatment for patients with grade 2 or 3, well-differentiated, advanced gastroenteropancreatic #NeuroendocrineTumors. https://t.co/yRbCjBjmFb
#NuclearMedicine @WolfgangGKunzMD @MUnterrainerMD @matbrendel
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🚨This article from @RadioGraphics is a must read! It is so informative and fascinating! 👏Check out my article overview below ⬇️ Practice Policy and Quality Initiatives Navigating Malpractice: Guide for U.S. Radiologists Luke M. Wojdyla, DO • James Y. Chen, MD @cookyscan1
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Radiologists do far more than study images. They advise other doctors and surgeons, talk to patients, write reports and analyze medical records.
nytimes.com
Experts predicted that artificial intelligence would steal radiology jobs. But at the Mayo Clinic, the technology has been more friend than foe.
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Congrats to the abdominal division! Another great change show in the books
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What a time to be in nucs - “FDA expands Pluvicto’s metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer indication“
fda.gov
On March 28, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration expanded the indication for lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan (Pluvicto).
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Nine years ago on my match day, and I’m still here 😂 can’t wait to find out the new MGH crew on Friday!
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Big news for radiology residents: ABR approves 15 month pathway for pediatric radiology. Get board certified for pedi while doing your residency a la nucs!
theabr.org
15-Month Pathway to Specialty Certification in Diagnostic Radiology and Subspecialty Certification in Pediatric Radiology Last verified on April 11, 2025 On this page Requirements Pediatric Radiolo...
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My five year old said he wanted to pick out a present for me at the grocery store so he picked a Diet Pepsi ❤️🥹🥤
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New Bedford makes the NYT!
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The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston.
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A very 2025 dilemma. Trying to book on @SAS but the website keeps telling me I'm a bot on 4 different browsers. Only customer service agent available is a bot, which is telling me I'm a bot, can't book and doesn't understand my request.🤓
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Pretty sure The Traitors is the best show on TV right now #TheTraitorsUS
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Boston received 84.1 inches of snow in a 20-day period between January 26 to February 15 ten years ago today.
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Excited to share our latest publication in @AJR_Radiology : Whole-Body MRI in Children: Concepts and Controversies—a comprehensive narrative review by the AJR Expert Panel. Check it out! @Mike_Gee8 @PIRC_MGH @MGHImaging
This AJR Expert Panel Narrative Review aims to offer a comprehensive discussion of whole-body MRI in pediatric patients, exploring protocols and other technical considerations, clinical indications, implementation challenges and troubleshooting. https://t.co/otXfuquFnu
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Exciting times in Davis Square!
bostonglobe.com
The much-anticipated grocery store opened its doors to an eager — very eager — Somerville audience Thursday.
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