AJR Podcasts

Full article: CT-based Body Composition Measures and Systemic Disease: A Population-Level Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in Over 100,000 Patients

Bardia Nadim, MD, discusses the article by Pooler et al., exploring associations of CT body composition measurements, derived using automated artificial intelligence tools, with common systemic diseases.

In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Training and Education, Marc Succi, MD, joins host Monica Cheng, MD, to discuss insights in healthcare innovation, from founding MESH Incubator at Mass General Brigham to exploring how leadership and education can foster innovation in radiology to meaningfully impact patient care.

https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.32784

Full article: Machine Learning to Detect Cervical Spine Fractures Missed by Radiologists on CT: Analysis Using Seven Award-Winning Models from the RSNA 2022 Cervical Spine Fracture AI Challenge

Shailin Thomas, MD, discusses the AJR article by Chen et al. exploring the use of award-winning machine-learning models to detect cervical spine fractures missed by radiologists.

In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Wellness, Sherry Wang, MBBS, and Elizabeth Dibble, MD, discuss the Family Medical Leave Act and its integral role for wellness of the individual and of the health system.

https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.32741

Full article: Use of Photon-Counting Detector CT to Visualize Liver-Specific Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents: A Phantom Study

Aishwariya Vegunta, MD, discusses the AJR article by Rau et al. exploring the potential of photon-counting detector CT, combined with low-keV virtual monoenergetic reconstructions, to visualized a hepatocyte-specific gadolinium-based contrast agent.

Full article: Ultrahigh-Resolution Photon-Counting Detector CTA of the Head and Neck: Image Quality Assessment and Vascular Kernel Optimization

Atefeh Zeinoddini, MD, discusses the AJR article by He et al. exploring ultrahigh-resolution photon-counting detector CTA for evaluation of the head and neck, with attention to vascular kernel optimization.

Full article: Digital Mammography, Tomosynthesis, and Contrast-Enhanced Mammography: Intraindividual Comparison of Mean Glandular Dose for Screening Examinations Charisma DeSai, MD, and Olena Weaver, MD, discuss a recently published AJR article on radiation dose associated with contrast-enhanced mammography in the context of supplemental screening modalities for dense breasts.

Full article: Nonmass Lesions on Breast Ultrasound: Interreader Agreement and Associations With Malignancy

Kamyar Ghabili, MD, discusses the AJR article by Cho et al. exploring issues related to nonmass lesions on breast ultrasound.

In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Diagnostic Excellence and Error, Francis Deng, MD speaks with Keith Herr, MD about the emotional impact of medical errors on radiologists, exploring concepts like the "second victim," psychological responses, and strategies to foster resilience and professional growth.

https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.32650

In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Sustainability, Sean Woolen, MD, MS, speaks with Reed Omary, MD, MS, and Elizabeth Schumacher, JD, about the role of patient preferences in sustainable healthcare. They explore how patient insights can shape radiology practices and promote environmentally responsible medicine moving forward.

https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.24.32611