Best Sru Podcasts (2024)

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Management of Incidental Gallbladder Polyps: Are SRU Recommendations Reproducible? 9:33

3h ago9:33

9:33

Xiao Xiao Tong discusses an AJR article that found interreader agreement assessed among ten radiologists was substantial both for the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound risk category assignment and for the surgical consultation recommendations. In particular, the variability was less relevant in the recommendation for surgical consultation and i…

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Feeling Unwell: AJR Podcast Series on Wellness, Episode 1 12:50

3h ago12:50

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In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Wellness, Sherry Wang MBBS discusses feeling unwell. The episode addresses the state of physician burnout, depression, moral injury, and personal experiences.By Sherry S. Wang MBBS

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Rapid Radiology: Speeding Up Scans with Smart Protocoling 8:01

8d ago8:01

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Full article: https://ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29806 In this podcast, Robert Smalley, MD explores Massachusetts General Hospital's adoption of an automated CT protocoling system. He discusses the system’s impact on streamlining scans and its potential for broader application despite the complexities in pediatric radiology. The conversation …

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Central Necrosis and Peritumoral Edema: Histopathologic Characteristics in HER2+ Breast Cancer 9:35

15d ago9:35

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30280 Robert Hill, MD discusses an article in which the authors evaluate associations between peritumoral and intratumoral high T2 signal intensity with histopathologic characteristics.By Robert Hill, MD

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Limited Diagnostic Performance of Adrenal-Protocol CT for Heterogeneous Nodules 9:06

16d ago9:06

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Full article: https://ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30769 Adrenal-protocol CT is commonly performed as part of the diagnostic workup of adrenal nodules, in order to distinguish adrenal adenomas from tumors. However, there has been limited evaluation of its efficacy in heterogeneous nodules. Sid Dogra, MD discusses a recent multi-institutional st…

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A Critical Look at PI-RADS Upgrading Rules 9:31

23d ago9:31

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/ajr.23.30611 Farzan Sherbaf, MD discusses a study on the need for ongoing research to refine PI-RADS criteria and emphasizes the crucial role of radiologists in contributing to this evolution through continuous follow-up of relevant clinical data.

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Free-Breathing Cine Cardiac MRI Sequence Performs as Well as Standard Breath-Hold Sequence 8:49

29d ago8:49

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30272 Peter Gunderman, MD discusses a recent AJR study that finds that a free-breathing accelerated cine sequence with deep learning reconstruction is just as accurate as standard breath-hold SSFP sequences in estimating left ventricular measurements. An accurate free-breathing cine sequenc…

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Comparative Analysis of Procedural Outcomes When Using High-Frequency Jet Ventilation Versus Spontaneous Respiration for Lung Tumor Cryoablation 8:59

1M ago8:59

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30557 Rebecca Le, MD discusses a new article challenging the fear of using general anesthesia during percutaneous thoracic procedures, comparing high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) with spontaneous respiration (SR) when treating lung tumors with percutaneous ablation.…

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GPT-4 Able to Precisely Identify Incidental Findings in Radiology Reports 5:20

1M ago5:20

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30651 Hong Linda Li, MD discusses a research letter highlighting the potential use of GPT-4 into radiology reports to flag the presence of three incidental findings that may require further management.By Hong Linda Li, MD

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Comparative Results of Surgically Resected Pure Ground-Glass, Heterogeneous Ground-Glass, and Part-Solid Pulmonary Nodules 7:42

2M ago7:42

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30504 Shruti Kumar, MD study that investigates the outcomes of patients with pure ground-glass nodules, heterogeneous ground-glass nodules, and part-solid nodules. It shows that pure ground-glass nodules have better surgical outcomes and may be monitored noninvasively, whereas nodules with …

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The Future of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Screening in Post-Treatment Breast Cancer Surveillance 6:42

2M ago6:42

6:42

Full article: https://ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30419 George Vilanilam, MD zeroes in on a recent study examining the effectiveness of digital breast tomosynthesis screening for patients with prior breast cancer treatment, marking its importance due to the elevated risk of recurrence or new cancer development.…

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Is There a Need for Pediatric-Specific Computer-Aided Detection Systems for Lung Nodule Detection in Pediatric Patients? 6:20

2M ago6:20

6:20

Full article: https://ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30345 Bahram Mohajer explores a recent study concerning the performance drop of long nodule detection CAD systems, trained on adult data, when applied to pediatric CT scans. With a focus on the need for pediatric-specific datasets CAD systems, the podcast analyses the study's methodology and re…

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Comparison Between Multiparametric MRI and Biparametric MRI in Diagnosing Clinically Indolent Prostate Cancer 8:20

3M ago8:20

8:20

Full article: https://ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30496 Xiao Xiao Tong discusses a study that conducted a comparative analysis between patients who underwent multiparametric MRI and those who underwent biparametric MRI, in terms of NPV. No statistically significant difference was observed between these two groups, including in subgroups of pat…

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Being a Little Green With a CT Scanner 5:55

3M ago5:55

5:55

Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.23.30189 Rebecca Le, MD discusses an article that combines the relationship between radiology and sustainability, which could sound like an unlikely combination to some. However, Schoen et al. prove otherwise by measuring CT net scan energy consumption and estimated savings on one of their…

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Percutaneous Ablation as an Effective and Safe Option for Patients With ILD and Early-Stage NSCLC 6:14

3M ago6:14

6:14

Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30300 In this podcast, Alessandro Micelli, MD discusses an article on safety and efficacy of percutaneous ablations in patients with ILD and NSCLC are analyzed, taking into consideration the appearance and grading of adverse events and local tumor control.…

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Investigating the Use of Perfluorobutane for Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma 9:40

3M ago9:40

9:40

Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30156 Sid Dogra, MD discusses an article in which the authors investigate various combinations of imaging acquisitions and diagnostic criteria for hepatocellular carcinoma using contrast-enhanced ultrasound with the agent perfluorobutane.By Sid Dogra, MD

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Lung Biopsy Is Riskier in Patients With Usual Interstitial Pneumonia, Or Is It? 6:30

3M ago6:30

6:30

Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.23.29938 Peter Gunderman, MD discusses a study finding complications of lung biopsy are more common in patients with usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP), but only when the proceduralist traverses findings of UIP–a surprising discovery that raises questions about patient positioning and lung…

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Can Photon-Counting CT Transform Infrapopliteal Vascular Imaging 7:03

3M ago7:03

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/ajr.23.29778 Farzaneh Ghazi Sherbaf, MD discusses an AJR article analyzing recent research using photon-counting detector CT to better visualize and characterize infrapopliteal arteries by providing higher spatial resolution compared to conventional CT to overcome calcified plaque artifact, even w…

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IMG Faculty in Academic Radiology Departments 5:54

4M ago5:54

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30008 Robert Smalley, MD discusses a new article that covers the findings of a national survey of U.S. radiology departments and their policies on visa sponsorship for IMG faculty.By Robert Smalley, MD

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Navigating Dizziness in the ER: Decoding the Cost-Effectiveness of Different Neuroimaging Modalities 7:48

4M ago7:48

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.30060 Shruti Kumar, MD discusses a study that investigates the optimal neuroimaging approaches for patients with dizziness in the emergency department. It explores how specialized MRI emerges as the most cost-effective strategy, offering enhanced stroke detection and improving long-term out…

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Decoding Skeletal Muscle Area and Index on CT: Refining Height Scaling Standards for Enhanced Mortality Risk Prediction 12:10

4M ago12:10

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29889 This podcast from George Vilanilam, MD focusses on sarcopenia and its assessment using CT scans. Sarcopenia is often assessed using the Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI), which is calculated by dividing the Skeletal Muscle Area (SMA) at the third lumbar vertebra (L3) by the patient's height…

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Adrenal Mass Biopsy - Should We Perform it in Patients Without Extra-Adrenal Primary Malignancy? 7:08

5M ago7:08

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29826 Hong Linda Li, MD discusses a new article that examines the need for a comprehensive approach that integrates clinical, radiological, and histopathological data for accurate diagnosis and management of adrenal masses.By Hong Linda Li, MD

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AI for Timely Detection of Improper Tracheal Tube Placement: Where AI Can Readily Save Lives 5:39

5M ago5:39

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29769 In this podcast, Bahram Mohajer, MD, MPH introduces a study on AI's role in assessing endotracheal tube positions on chest radiographs. The study demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity in identifying tube presence and positioning, especially in critical cases. The AI system's p…

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Cracking the Code: Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and Lymph Node Involvement 10:13

6M ago10:13

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Full article: https://ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29984 Robbie Hill, MD discusses an article in which the authors derive an optimal size threshold for determining retropharyngeal lymph node involvement in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) based on outcome predictions. The authors show that the optimally derived threshold of 6mm provides better ou…

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Do PIRADS 2.0 and PIRADS 2.1 Perform Differently in Predicting Gleason Grade Upgrades and Downgrade Rates? 9:11

6M ago9:11

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29964 Xiao Xiao Tong, MD discusses an original research article that focuses on the pathological correlation of MRI scoring systems. The upgrade and downgrade rates from targeted biopsy to radical prostatectomy were not significantly different between patients whose MRI examinations were cl…

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More Proof That Photon-Counting Detector CT Will Replace Conventional CT: Original Research in Lumbar Spine CT 8:53

6M ago8:53

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29950 In this episode, Alessandro Micelli, MD discusses an article detailing the advantages that photon-counting detector (PCD) CT can give in the setting of lumbar spine CT, specifically in terms of better CNR and lower radiation dose exposure. This original research study represents first…

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The Radiologist’s Role Regarding Retained Biopsy Site Markers Following Breast Lesion Resection 9:19

7M ago9:19

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29670 Sid Dogra, MD discusses an AJR article in which the authors show that retained biopsy site markers following resection of breast lesions increases risk of residual malignancy, particularly in patients whose initial pathology suggested malignancy. Radiologists can improve patient care …

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Comparing Breast Cancer Screening Approaches in Dense Breasts, Exploring the Role of Mammography, Artificial Intelligence, and Ultrasound 7:06

7M ago7:06

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29655 Shruti Kumar, MD discusses an AJR study that compares the performance of mammography alone, standalone artificial intelligence (AI), ultrasound alone, and a combination of these methods in a sample of 1,325 women. The study suggests that adding AI to mammography and ultrasound does no…

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Automated Abdominal Adipose Tissue Mapping in Adolescents: Deep Learning Meets MRI 7:46

7M ago7:46

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/ajr.23.29570 Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic globally. Precisely quantifying abdominal fat distribution on MRI could be valuable for research and clinical care, but manual segmentation is extremely tedious. Farzaneh Ghazi Sherbaf, MD discusses a recent study in which the authors developed …

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How Well Can We Tell if the Liver is Fatty, and How Much Does it Matter? 9:56

7M ago9:56

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.23.29607 When grading hepatic steatosis on MRI, we generally assume that chemical-shift images are needed. Robert Smalley, MD takes a look at a recent AJR article that proposes a simpler way using in-and-opposed-phase images. How good is it, and is it ready for clinical adoption?…

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Can Artificial Intelligence Determine If a Pure Ground Glass Nodule is Invasive Adenocarcinoma, and Why Does It Matter? 7:34

8M ago7:34

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/ajr.23.29674 Peter Gunderman, MD discusses a recent study that finds artificial intelligence can accurately predict the pathology of pure ground glass nodules, at least in the subset of nodules representing variants of adenocarcinoma.By Peter Gunderman, MD

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Preoperative MRI Features Improve Prognostication of Biochemical Recurrence in Prostate Cancer 6:26

8M ago6:26

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.23.29609 Hong Linda Li, MD discusses a new AJR article that details how preoperative MRI-based staging can predict biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy as effectively as post-surgical pathologic staging.By Hong Linda Li, MD

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Deep Learning-Based Mortality Prediction in Community-Acquired Pneumonia 10:57

8M ago10:57

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29414 Shambo Guha Roy, MD discusses an article in which the authors developed a deep learning model to predict 30-day mortality of community acquired pneumonia from chest radiographs.By Shambo Guha Roy, MD

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Utility of MRA for Pulmonary Embolism Workup 5:55

9M ago5:55

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29340 Wenhui Zhou, MD, PhD reviews a recent AJR article that explored the feasibility of pulmonary MRA for evaluating pulmonary embolism during a contrast media shortage in 2022. The results of this study highlight the value of pulmonary MRA as a practical alternative to pulmonary CTA, espe…

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Extranodal Extension in Lung Cancer Staging can Have Prognostic Implications 11:52

9M ago11:52

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29285 Leo Jia, MD discusses a new AJR article that finds radiologic evidence of unambiguous extranodal extension of lymph node metastases may have a role in the initial staging evaluation of patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.…

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Risk Stratification of Small Renal Masses Based on 5-Tiered CT Algorithm: Findings on a 10-Year Retrospective Study 4:26

9M ago4:26

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.23.29151 Rachana Borkar, MBBS discusses a study shows high negative predictive value for clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The score could impact clinical decisions in patients by guiding risk stratification and patient selection for active surveillance through identification of patients un…

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Discussing the Development and External Validation of AI Model for Identifying Radiology Reports Containing Recommendations for Additional Imaging 13:21

9M ago13:21

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.23.29120 With the exponential rise of AI, and with radiology being at the forefront of this revolution, this article breaks the model by taking a unique approach in performing experimental and validation studies using natural language processing modules and focusing on recommendations for …

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Complete Neurovascular Imaging After Transient Ischemic Attack May Lead To Subsequent Stroke Prevention 8:29

10M ago8:29

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.23.29352 Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are very common in the United States, and prompt diagnosis of TIAs is important as they are associated with an increased risk of subsequent stroke. Jesi Kim, MD provides a discussion and critical analysis of an important article that demonstrates incr…

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All Eyes on the Kidney: Predicting the Risk of Contrast-Associated Kidney Injury for Patients With Cancer 10:53

10M ago10:53

10:53

Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.23.29139 Most patients with cancer will undergo multiple contrast-enhanced CT examinations in the diagnosis and treatment on malignancy, raising concern for contrast-associated renal injury for often medically complex patients. Juliet Alla, MD discusses an article that seeks to develop and…

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Is Mucinous Degeneration on MRI After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy a Good Predictor of Response? 13:31

10M ago13:31

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.23.29002 Mohanned Alnammi, MD discusses a study that assessed the frequency of mucinous degeneration following neoadjuvant therapy and to compare outcomes among patients with nonmucinous, mucinous tumors, and those with mucinous degeneration on MRI. It revealed that mucinous degeneration i…

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Safety of Continuing Antithrombotic Therapy for Breast Biopsies 11:47

10M ago11:47

11:47

Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.23.29164 Stephany Mazur, MD summarizes findings from a recent article demonstrating no significant increase in image apparent hematoma, palpable hematoma, or need for post-biopsy bleeding-related intervention for patient on anti-thrombotic therapy as compared to those not on therapy. Only …

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Neuroradiology Diagnostic Errors: Major Associations 10:39

10M ago10:39

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.22.28925 Eymen Ucisik, MD presents a recently published AJR article exploring the possible risk factors for diagnostic errors by attending neuroradiologists in a single large academic center. These findings should be considered when designing workflow-related interventions to reduce imagin…

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Burnout in Radiology: Addressing Moral Distress 5:10

11M ago5:10

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.22.28968 Moral distress may cause burnout. Abdul Khan, MD, discusses a recently published AJR article in which investigators evaluate the prevalence of moral distress and evaluate for causes of moral distress as well as potential solutions for moral distress.…

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The Role of 18F-Fluoroestradiol PET/CT for Invasive Lobular Carcinoma 11:07

11M ago11:07

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.22.28809 In this podcast, Mostafa Alabousi, MD discusses a prospective pilot study by Dr. Covington et al. which assessed the performance of FES PET/CT in comparison to standard-of-care evaluation and FDG PET/CT in individuals with invasive lobular breast carcinoma.…

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Association of Unexplained Distal Pancreatitis with Cancer Diagnosis 5:44

12M ago5:44

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.23.28999 Wenhui Zhou, MD, PhD reviews a recent AJR article which described a unique association of unexplained acute distal pancreatitis with subsequent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Awareness of this imaging finding may facilitate upfront endoscopic ultrasound sampling for early detecti…

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Following COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Resolves Quicker Than After the Initial Vaccine Series 6:45

12M ago6:45

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.22.28970 Leo Jia, MD discusses a new study that finds the time to resolution after a booster dose supports the current recommendation for follow up of at least 12 weeks for suspected vaccine-related lymphadenopathy.By Leo Jia, MD

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In the AI Test Kitchen: Technical Adequacy of AI Body Composition Tools in a Heterogenous Sample of External CT Examinations 14:46

12M ago14:46

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/full/10.2214/AJR.22.28745 Artificial intelligence tools are already used in the practice of radiology, but there are questions about their accuracy and generalizability. Juliet Alla, MD discusses a study examining the technical adequacy of several body composition AI tools when applied to a set of heterog…

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Comparing Ultrasound Risk Stratification Systems for Thyroid Nodules 7:28

1y ago7:28

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.22.28556 Rachana Borkar, MBBS discusses a study that concluded that ACR TIRADS had the highest sensitivity and specificity among six risk stratification systems for thyroid nodules.By Rachana Borkar, MBBS

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Diagnostic Performance of O-RADS US and MRI: Are We Sensitive Enough to Detect Malignancy? 11:28

1y ago11:28

11:28

Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.22.28396 Mohanned Alnammi, MD discusses a new study evaluating the diagnostic performance of O-RADS US and O-RADS MRI for risk stratification of ovarian and adnexal lesions.By Mohanned Alnammi, MD

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Advances in CT Technology Decreases Coronary CTA Scan Time for Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department 8:28

1y ago8:28

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Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.22.28963 Jesi Kim, MD discusses an important article that demonstrates how the improved temporal resolution of dual-source CT scanners can allow coronary CTAs to be performed without strict heartrate control while improving image quality. This finding and discussion is of interest because …

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