The Radiopaedia Reading Room Podcast

Sally Ayesa chats with fellow radiologists Associate Professor Natalie Yang and Professor Trish Desmond about their journeys as radiology leaders. Meanwhile, Andrew and Frank avoid the trap of talking about Trump or Elon, and instead, they brainstorm a few potential Radiopaedia April Fools' ideas!  Radiopaedia past April Fools' pranks ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/april-fools-1 Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org   The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents. 

Matt Skalski, an MSK radiologist and radiology educator from Wisconsin, joins to delve into musculoskeletal calcifications. He explains the nuances of conditions like HADD and CPPD, clarifying their clinical significance. The conversation also highlights the challenges in diagnosing calcifications through imaging. Personal touches include humorous Valentine's anecdotes and building projects at home, showcasing Matt's dual expertise in radiology and creativity. It's an insightful mix of medical education and light-hearted storytelling!

Francis Deng is joined by Tabby Kennedy, an associate professor specializing in neuroinflammatory diseases, and Tom Campion from Barts Health NHS Trust. They dive deep into the complexities of diagnosing non-MS inflammatory brain diseases and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). The trio discusses advanced imaging techniques, the significance of antibody testing, and the challenges in differentiating conditions like lymphoma from inflammatory disorders. They also explore the role of AI in radiology and the diagnostic nuances of IIH, emphasizing imaging correlations with clinical symptoms.

Join Miranda Siemienowicz, a clinical lead from Melbourne, Jonathan Chung, chief of cardiothoracic imaging at UC San Diego, and Jeffrey Kanne, a radiology professor at UW Madison, as they dive into interstitial lung disease. They discuss usual interstitial pneumonia and cystic lung diseases, showcasing the critical role of radiologists in diagnosis and treatment. Expect lively debates on AI in radiology and humorous anecdotes about their professional journeys, all while navigating the complexities of lung HRCT imaging.

In this insightful discussion, Reed Omary, a Professor at Vanderbilt University, joins cardiac radiologist Kate Hanneman, and Queensland Children's Hospital radiographer Leteisha Stam. They explore how radiologists can champion sustainability in healthcare. The trio emphasizes the vital links between climate change and patient care, advocating for clear definitions of sustainability. Personal stories highlight the need for small victories and community engagement, showing how even incremental changes can make a significant impact in the fight for a healthier planet.

In this installment, Michael Hartung, an abdominal radiologist and educator, joins the conversation to unpack small bowel obstructions. They share essential tips on CT reporting and the intricacies of recognizing closed-loop obstructions. The dialogue dives into imaging techniques, emphasizing the role of collaboration with surgical teams for accurate diagnoses. Fun anecdotes about cicadas add a light touch as they discuss the challenges of effective radiology reporting, blending humor and education throughout.

Ever wondered how radiology AI products undergo regulatory approval and what it all means? Dr Hugh Harvey, radiologist turned AI regulation expert (Hardian Health), is here to let us know! Plus Andrew and Frank chat about dog training, dish washing, cobra beheading, fat vatting and AI-ing.   Hugh's website ► https://www.hardianhealth.com/   Fake meat story ► https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/articles/find-fake-meat-flavorless-cultivated-animal-fat-is-here-to-make-plant-based-burgers-taste-like-the-390614 About Therac-25 ► https://youtu.be/Ap0orGCiou8?si=zI2p5N0HnXbbk65I BI-RADS automation bias article ► https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.222176 Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community ► http://radiopaedia.org/community Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org   The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents. 

An oncologic radiology update! Hannah chats with Amish and David about the emerging use of whole-body MRI and whole-body PET-CT in cancer management. Plus Frank and Andrew mention Divinity Original Sin II, The Kid LAROI, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappel Roan, thus proving they are still very much in touch with the youth of today.    Find the lectures ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/lecture-collection Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org   The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents. 

Radiology read to you! Frank reads Radiopaedia's focal cortical dysplasia article and does a little link surfing at the same time. Plus, Olympics closing ceremony, Tom Cruise, Snoop Dogg, Frank Steps Down, new Epileptogenic Brain Tumours Course and a chat about buzzwords.   Radiopaedia's FCD article  ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/focal-cortical-dysplasia Epileptogenic Brain Tumour Course ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/epileptogenic-brain-tumours-learning-pathway Radiopaedia 2024 Census ► https://bit.ly/r-census2024   Richard Feynamn on names ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFIYKmos3-s Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Andrew's X ► https://twitter.com/drandrewdixon Frank's X ► https://twitter.com/frankgaillard Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org   The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents. 

Andrew and Frank turn their webcams on for this special two hour live recorded episode at Radiopaedia 2024. Special guests Sally Ayesa, Andrew Murphy and Francis Deng bring along some radiology topics to discuss. Plus, a bit of spot the fake, conference awards and a winning song is announced!   Radiopaedia 2024 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2024-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Andrew's X ► https://twitter.com/drandrewdixon Frank's X ► https://twitter.com/frankgaillard Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org   The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.