Radiology Podcast | RSNA

Dr. Ashwin Singh Parihar sits down with to discuss how post-therapy Lutetium 177 PSMA SPECT CT may help predict overall survival in patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer and shape future treatment decisions. Drawing from the ENZAPI trial, they explore quantitative imaging, treatment response assessment, adaptive dosing strategies, and the growing role of theranostics in pre...

Dr. Siddhant Dogra sits down with Dr. Su Hwan Kim to discuss how reader experience influences the performance and real world utility of large language models for brain MRI differential diagnosis. Together they explore AI assisted decision making, automation bias, radiology training, and why strong AI performance does not always translate into meaningful clinical benefit. Performing Best When Neede...

Dr. Reni Butler discusses career advice for early, mid, and late career radiologists, mentorship, and work life integration with Dr. Stamatia Destounis and Dr. Mark Mullins. This episode was first published Oct 10, 2023

Dr. Linda Chu explores the latest radiology research shaping the future of Crohn's disease diagnosis and management, from revised imaging criteria for bowel strictures to emerging MR elastography techniques that better assess intestinal fibrosis. She also highlights advances in abbreviated MR enterography and practical MRI approaches for perianal fistulas, emphasizing how imaging innovation may im...

Host Dr. Refky Nicola is joined by Dr. Zehra Akkaya, Dr. Gabby Joseph, and Dr. Thomas Link to explore new research connecting ultra-processed food consumption with thigh muscle fat infiltration on MRI. Together, they unpack how dietary patterns may impact muscle quality, metabolic health, and the future role of nutritional radiology in patient care.    Ultra-processed Foods and Muscle Fat Infiltra...

Dr. Linda Chu and Dr. Christos Georgiades for an in-depth look at thermal and non-thermal liver ablation, explaining how techniques like microwave ablation, cryoablation, and histotripsy work at a mechanistic level. Their conversation also explores how clinicians choose the right approach for each patient and highlights emerging advances in immunologic strategies and AI shaping the future of liver...

Dr. Reni Butler speaks with Dr. Roberto Lo Gullo and Dr. Katja Pinker-Domenig about the growing role of abbreviated MRI in evaluating treatment response for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. They explore the balance between efficiency and accuracy, current limitations, and how emerging AI technologies could shape the future of breast imaging and patient care. Abbreviated MRI for the...

In this episode, host Dr. Refky Nicola speaks with Dr. Francesco Giganti and Dr. Alex Kirkham about how MRI is used to guide active surveillance in prostate cancer, including the role of PRECISE scoring in tracking disease progression. They share practical insights on imaging techniques, measurement challenges, and how emerging AI tools may improve consistency and decision-making in surveillance c...

Dr. Ashwin Singh Parihar sits down with Dr. Iben Lyskjær and Dr. Tommy Kjærgaard Nielsen to unpack new nationwide registry data comparing ablation and surgical approaches for small renal masses. Together, they explore how minimally invasive treatments stack up in real-world practice and what the findings mean for patient selection, outcomes, and future care decisions. Ablation and Surgery Show Com...

Dr. Lauren Kim sits down with Dr. Jonathan Kottlors to explore how large language models are reshaping radiology research and why standardized reporting is critical for trust and reproducibility. They dive into the new FLAIR framework and what it means for the future of AI integration in clinical radiology.   Guidelines for Reporting Studies on Large Language Models in Radiology: An International...

In this episode, Dr. Linda Chu reviews new Radiology studies exploring how photon counting CT is transforming thoracic imaging with ultra‑high resolution and dramatically lower radiation and contrast doses. She examines whether these visually striking images translate into better diagnostic confidence and meaningful improvements in patient care for emphysema and lung cancer imaging.   Ultra-Low-Do...

Hosted by Dr. Sid Dogra, this episode of the Radiology Podcast explores new research showing that where fat is distributed in the body—particularly visceral and organ-specific fat—may matter more for brain health than overall BMI. Drawing on a large UK Biobank MRI study, Dr. Dogra discusses how specific fat distribution patterns, including pancreatic-predominant and "skinny fat" phenotypes, are as...

Hosted by Dr. Ashwin Singh Parihar, this episode features Dr. Mickael Tordjman and Dr. Bachir Taouli discussing their landmark Radiology study on AI‑generated deepfake medical images that are realistic enough to fool trained radiologists. Together, they examine what this new level of image realism means for diagnostic accuracy, clinical trust, and the future of safeguards in medical imaging.   The...

Dr. Celina Nahyun Jo talks with Dr. Mahla Radmard about how NEXUS and the Canadian C‑Spine Rule shape cervical spine imaging decisions in trauma patients. Together they explore new research that questions long‑standing imaging practices and highlights opportunities to improve value safety and accuracy in patient care. Evaluating National Emergency X-Radiography Utilization Study and Canadian C-Spi...

Dr. Refky Nicola speaks with Dr. Atul Shinagare about his team's research showing that incidental adnexal lesions on single‑phase CT are often difficult for radiologists to classify consistently, with only certain classic lesions yielding strong agreement. Their conversation underscores the limitations of CT compared with ultrasound or MRI and reinforces that most incidental adnexal findings are b...

Dr. Ashwin Parihar speaking with Drs. Sungmin Woo and Alberto Vargas about why standardized PSMA PET scoring systems—such as PSMA‑RADS and PROMISE—are becoming essential for consistent interpretation, communication, and treatment planning in prostate cancer. They explore the evidence behind these frameworks, current barriers to adoption, and how future harmonization efforts like the SPARC Initiati...

Dr. Lauren Kim speaks with Adarsh Mallepally and Dr. Cory Trankle about their large-scale retrospective study of nearly 4 million patients examining the risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis after gadolinium-based contrast administration in those with advanced renal dysfunction. They discuss how modern group 2 and macrocyclic agents were associated with an exceedingly low incidence of NSF, offerin...

Dr. Linda Chu speaks with Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan and Dr. Jonathon Leipsic about why 2026 marks an inflection point for coronary CT, from AI-enabled plaque quantification to FFR-CT and evolving guideline support for CT-first evaluation of suspected coronary artery disease. They explore how advanced imaging tools are reshaping risk assessment, personalizing prevention and revascularization decisions...

Dr. Reni Butler speaks with Dr. Anne Marie McCarthy and Dr. Christine Edmonds about their study examining Black–White racial differences in background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) on contrast-enhanced breast MRI. They discuss the finding that black women had higher odds of high BPE independent of breast density, explore potential biologic and environmental drivers, and consider how quantitative B...

Hosted by Dr. Lauren Kim, this episode explores the most downloaded Radiology article of 2025 with guests Dr. Carolyn Wang, Dr. Allison Ramsey, and Dr. David Lang, focusing on updated consensus guidance for managing hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast media. The discussion highlights major changes in clinical practice, including more selective use of corticosteroid premedication and s...

Dr Linda Chu and co-hosts Drs Refky Nicola, Lauren Kim, and Reni Butler look back on the Top 10 most downloaded Radiology articles of 2025, highlighting the studies and consensus statements that resonated most with readers worldwide. From breast imaging and AI to MR safety, contrast reactions, and beyond, this episode explores why these papers mattered and how they are shaping clinical practice. T...

Radiology podcast host Dr Linda Chu and co-hosts Drs Celina Jo, Sid Dogra, Lauren Kim, and Refky Nicola look back at the most cited Radiology articles of 2025, highlighting the research that most influenced clinical practice and scientific discourse. The episode explores key advances across imaging modalities, AI, and emerging technologies, offering context on why these studies mattered and what t...

Dr. Linda Chu speaks with Dr. Suhny Abbara , the new Editor-in-Chief of  Radiology , about his global journey in academic radiology and medical publishing. Dr. Abbara shares his vision for advancing imaging science, embracing innovation such as AI, and shaping the future of the journal to improve patient care.

Dr. Refky Nicola speaks with Dr. Sven Haller about the current clinical use of AI-accelerated MRI, exploring how these techniques improve scan speed, patient comfort, workflow efficiency, and image quality. They also examine key challenges including hallucinations, validation gaps, economic considerations, and the need for clear standards to guide safe and effective adoption. The Current Status of...

This episode reviews recent evidence on microwave and radiofrequency ablation as minimally invasive treatments for primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism, highlighting efficacy, safety, and complication profiles compared with surgery. Focusing on a multicenter prospective Radiology study in older patients, the discussion shows that both ablation techniques achieve meaningful biochemical improve...