

AJR Podcasts
AJR
In this series, authors of select AJR articles discuss how their studies were performed, the results, and how the studies changed their practices.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 15min
Secrets of the Cervical Spine—Pediatric Imaging, an AJR Podcast Series (Episode 2)
Learn the ABCDEs of the cervical spine. Judy Gadde, DO, MBA, speaks with host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on understanding the delicate bones and ligaments of the pediatric cervical spine, identifying elusive soft tissue injuries and developmental mimics, and effectively communicating essential information while reporting. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33718

Aug 18, 2025 • 6min
Coronary Artery Disease: Which PCD CTA Protocol Matches Invasive Angiography?
Full episode: Photon-Counting Detector CTA in Standard and Ultra high-Resolution Modes for Diagnosing Coronary Artery Stenosis Using Invasive Angiography as the Reference: A Prospective Study Protocol decisions may impact the diagnostic performance of PCD coronary CTA. Tobi Folami, MD, discusses the AJR article by Wang et al. on optimization of PCD CTA in evaluating for coronary artery stenosis.

Aug 13, 2025 • 44min
What it Takes to Speed Date With a Venture Capitalist: Radiology Trailblazers, an AJR Podcast Series (Episode 2)
What does it take to lead, innovate, and succeed in radiology? Fred Lee, MD, joins cohosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD, to discuss effective pitches to venture capitalists, approaches to bootstrap a startup company, and comparisons of deal versus no-deal scenarios. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33677

Aug 11, 2025 • 7min
Mammographic Screening: A Game-Changing in Breast Cancer Outcomes?
Full article: Associations of Breast Cancer Method of Detection With Tumor Characteristics, Treatments, and Overall Survival: A Propensity-Score Matched Analysis Research into the method of breast cancer detection can help inform screening guidelines. Osvaldo Berlina, MD, discusses the AJR article by Chen et al. that uses a propensity-score matched analysis to understand associations of method of detection with survival outcomes.

Aug 11, 2025 • 8min
Exploring the Use of Multimodal Generative AI in Reading Chest Radiographs for Tuberculosis Screening
Full article: Multimodal Generative Artificial Intelligence Model for Creating Radiology Reports for Chest Radiographs in Patients Undergoing Tuberculosis Screening Widespread radiographic screening for tuberculosis can be challenged in certain regions by limited radiologist availability. Dora Chen, MD, discusses a recent AJR article by Hong et al. that evaluates the potential use of generative AI for chest radiography interpretation in this setting.

Aug 6, 2025 • 40min
New Job, New Rules: Adapting to Workflow, Tech, and Systems—From Training to Practice, an AJR Podcast Series (Episode 2)
Learn how to tackle unfamiliar PACS platforms, adjust to local workflow quirks, and stay organized while you find your rhythm in a new environment. Host Surbhi Raichandani, MD, provides this practical guide for navigating your first few weeks on the job. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33633

Aug 5, 2025 • 22min
Neuroimaging in Cancer-Treatment Neurotoxicity
The growing spectrum of neurotoxicities related to targeted cancer therapies can present a challenge for radiologists. In this AJR Conversation, Neuroradiology Imaging Senior Editor Carlos Zamora, MD, PhD, speaks with Alvand Hasankhani, MD, about his team's recently published article addressing the critical role of neuroimaging in detecting and differentiating neurotoxicity syndromes associated with common and emerging cancer therapies.

Aug 4, 2025 • 7min
Real-World Impact of AI on Colorectal Cancer Lung Metastasis Detection
Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33063 Bardia Nadim, MD, discusses the AJR article by Jang et al. exploring real-world results from the use of AI for detecting lung metastases from colorectal cancer.

Jul 23, 2025 • 20min
The Career Academic–Career Pivots, an AJR Podcast Series (Episode 1)
How can academic radiologists break into the entrepreneurial world? Greg Zaharchuk, MD, PhD, speaks with host Sid Dogra, MD, about his journey from academic neuroradiology to co-founding Subtle Medical, sharing insights into the challenges, rewards, and lessons learned in building an artificial intelligence startup from within academic medicine. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33566

Jul 16, 2025 • 21min
Professional Pathways: Private Practice—Pediatric Imaging, an AJR Podcast Series (Episode 1)
Uncover the diverse scope of practice available in pediatric radiology. Shannon Farmakis, MD, speaks with host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on the often unseen professional opportunities in pediatric imaging, including insights into the routines and realities of private practice and approaches for navigating a fulfilling career in the specialty. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33521


