

The Radiopaedia Reading Room Podcast
Andrew Dixon & Frank Gaillard
Join radiologists Andrew Dixon and Frank Gaillard as they chat all things radiology with the help of expert guests from around the globe.
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May 15, 2023 • 56min
17. Readful! Adrenal adenoma with Matt Morgan and Evan Siegelman
In this engaging discussion, Matt Morgan, a radiologist from the University of Pennsylvania, teams up with adrenal adenoma expert Evan Siegelman. They dive deep into diagnosing adrenal lesions, dissecting Hounsfield units and washout values. A quirky twist on the Monty Hall problem highlights the complexities of probability. The duo also shares their favorite medical quotes, intertwining humor with clinical insights, and tackles the delightful confusion of left versus right in radiology. Expect a mix of knowledge and entertainment!

May 8, 2023 • 33min
16. Paediatric radiology with Jeremy Jones and John Adu
The one where Vikas chats with Jeremy and John about the imaging of little adults. Claw sign for abdominal masses, appendicitis, breaking bad news and paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome associated with COVID. Frank declares his phobia of food on faces.
Frank's app recommendation Way of Life ► https://wayoflifeapp.com/
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The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

May 1, 2023 • 53min
15. Medical imaging physics with Zoe Brady and Matt Skalski
Matt chats radiology physics with medical imaging physicist Dr Zoe Brady. We find out about her job, CT generations, CXR through glass, mobile CT, mobile MRI, upcoming technology and radiation safety. Frank talks rockets, Elon and SpaceX!
Chest X-ray through glass ► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32662037
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The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

Apr 24, 2023 • 59min
14. Readful! Cervical canal stenosis with Lea Alhilali
Andrew reads one of Lea’s neuroradiology tweetorials back to her and learns about two evidence-based MRI grading systems in the process. Lea is @teachplaygrub on Twitter. Frank sets another goat free.
Lea's cervical canal stenosis tweetorial ► https://twitter.com/teachplaygrub/status/1600511887460171778?s=20
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The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

Apr 17, 2023 • 44min
13. Hostful! Now with 33% more meninges
Andrew and Frank chat some radiology together. Frank’s debacle, handsome and charming, asteroid vs bees, meat update, cognitive bias, journal club, feedback and questions, “what you up to” and Andrew’s Sydney story.
AI user interface article ► https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/abs/10.1148/ryai.220079
SLYM article ► https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adc8810
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The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

Apr 10, 2023 • 37min
12. Avoiding distractions and burnout with Naveen Sharma
We can all relate to this one! Radiologist Naveen Sharma drops by with some strategies to help you avoid distractions and burnout. Naveen is The Radiologist Page on social media. Present Frank berates past Frank on behalf of future Frank.
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The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

Apr 3, 2023 • 46min
11. Thrombectomy for stroke with Nathan Manning
Frank chats with neurointerventional radiologist Nathan Manning about how stroke management has evolved over the decades and the expanding role of endovascular clot retrieval. He gets a gold badge.
SELECT2 ► https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa2214403
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The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

Mar 27, 2023 • 42min
10. Biopsy and drainage tips with Heather Moriarty and Chris Nicholas
Heather Moriarty, an interventional radiologist at Cork University Hospital, and Chris Nicholas from Great Lakes Medical Imaging, delve into the world of image-guided procedures. They share tips for performing safe biopsies while managing anticoagulation, emphasizing patient comfort and procedural precision. The duo also discusses the balancing act of interventional tasks and diagnostic responsibilities. Light-hearted cocktail banter adds a fun twist, making complex topics more engaging. Prepare for valuable insights sprinkled with humor!

Mar 20, 2023 • 39min
9. Abdominal radiology with Michael Hartung and Matt Morgan
Vikas Shah chats with Michael and Matt about the imaging of gastric cancer and complex small bowel obstructions. Frank talks about picking up chicks and introduces us to "Dull Uncle George".
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The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

Mar 13, 2023 • 39min
8. Incidental thyroid nodule with Jenny Hoang
Jenny shares the radiology journey she went on that ultimately led to the ACR incidental thyroid nodule white paper guidelines. A list of references is included below.
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Hoang JK, Langer JE, Middleton WD, Wu CC, Hammers LW, Cronan JJ, Tessler FN, Grant EG, Berland LL. Managing incidental thyroid nodules detected on imaging: white paper of the ACR Incidental Thyroid Findings Committee. J Am Coll Radiol. 2015 Feb;12(2):143-50. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2014.09.038. Epub 2014 Nov 1. PMID: 25456025.
Smith-Bindman R, Lebda P, Feldstein VA, Sellami D, Goldstein RB, Brasic N, Jin C, Kornak J. Risk of thyroid cancer based on thyroid ultrasound imaging characteristics: results of a population-based study. JAMA Intern Med. 2013 Oct 28;173(19):1788-96. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.9245. PMID: 23978950; PMCID: PMC3936789.
Nguyen XV, Choudhury KR, Eastwood JD, Lyman GH, Esclamado RM, Werner JD, Hoang JK. Incidental thyroid nodules on CT: evaluation of 2 risk-categorization methods for work-up of nodules. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2013 Sep;34(9):1812-7. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A3487. Epub 2013 Apr 4. PMID: 23557957; PMCID: PMC7965620.
Nguyen XV, Roy Choudhury K, Tessler FN, Hoang JK. Effect of Tumor Size on Risk of Metastatic Disease and Survival for Thyroid Cancer: Implications for Biopsy Guidelines. Thyroid. 2018 Mar;28(3):295-300. doi: 10.1089/thy.2017.0526. Epub 2018 Feb 22. PMID: 29373949.
Drake T, Gravely A, Ensrud K, Billington CJ. Reporting of Incidental Thyroid Nodules on Chest Computed Tomography and the Impact on Nodule Evaluation: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Thyroid. 2022 Dec;32(12):1529-1534. doi: 10.1089/thy.2022.0349. Epub 2022 Oct 31. PMID: 36128846.
Davies L, Welch HG. Current thyroid cancer trends in the United States. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Apr;140(4):317-22. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2014.1. PMID: 24557566.
The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.