
AJR Podcasts
In this series, authors of select AJR articles discuss how their studies were performed, the results, and how the studies changed their practices.
Latest episodes

Dec 11, 2024 • 15min
The Best Gift to Yourself: Being Okay with Being Yourself—AJR Podcast Series on Wellness, Episode 9
In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Wellness, Sherry Wang, MBBS, discusses the importance of being okay with yourself and the implications on your wellness. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.24.32472

Dec 2, 2024 • 9min
Intussusception Reduction: It’s Urgent, Not Emergent
Full article: Association of Time Since Diagnosis of Pediatric Ileocolic Intussusception With Success of Attempted Reduction: Analysis in 1065 Patients Morgan McLuckey, MD, discusses the AJR article by Mertiri et al. comparing outcomes between pediatric intussusception reductions performed on an emergent versus urgent basis.

Nov 27, 2024 • 30min
Medicolegal Insights for Residents: AJR Podcast Series on Diagnostic Excellence and Error, Episode 6
Shailin Thomas, a radiology resident at NYU with an MD and JD from Harvard, shares valuable insights into the world of medical malpractice. He discusses the pressures radiology residents face, especially during overnight shifts. The conversation covers the legal complexities of diagnostic errors and how residency choices impact malpractice exposure. Key topics include strategies for effective documentation and communication, the importance of liability insurance, and the balance between autonomy and safety for patient care.

Nov 25, 2024 • 13min
AI Triage in Radiology: A Reality Check on Intracranial Hemorrhage Detection
Full article: Prospective Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Triage of Intracranial Hemorrhage on Noncontrast Head CT Examinations Bardia Nadim, MD, meets with guest Ian Pan, MD, to discuss the AJR article by Savage et al. that provides a prospective real-world evaluation of the use of artificial intelligence assistance for intracranial hemorrhage detection on head CT.

Nov 20, 2024 • 16min
Captivating Learners and Educators: AJR Podcast Series on Training and Education, Episode 6
In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Training and Education, David Naeger, MD, joins host Monica Cheng, MD, to discuss how to captivate learners, give an amazing talk, and balance a humane yet rigorous educational philosophy. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.24.32377

Nov 13, 2024 • 13min
Three Gs of Wellness: Gratitude, Grace, and Grit—AJR Podcast Series on Wellness, Episode 8
In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Wellness, Sherry Wang, MBBS, explores three Gs—gratitude, grace, and grit—and how they help with our wellness. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.24.32332

Nov 12, 2024 • 14min
Performance of Computer-Aided Detection Systems in Pediatric CT Scans: Effect of Dose and the Role of Artificial Intelligence
Full article: Performance of Lung-Nodule Computer-Aided Detection Systems on Standard-Dose and Low-Dose Pediatric CT Scans: An Intraindividual Comparison Aric Berning, MD, discusses the AJR article by Hardie et al. that compares lung nodule detection by two CAD systems between low-dose and standard-dose chest CT scans in pediatric patients.

Nov 6, 2024 • 10min
Bone Voyage: Exploring Photon-Counting Detector CT for Bone Mineral Density Measurement
Full article: Opportunistic Bone Mineral Density Measurement Using Photon-Counting Detector CT Spectral Localizer Images: A Prospective Study Charisma DeSai, MD, discusses the AJR article by El Sadaney et al., exploring photon-counting detector CT in the context of historical methods of measuring bone mineral density and comparisons among modalities with respect to dose and cost.

Nov 6, 2024 • 14min
Strategies for Climate-Resilient Imaging Services: AJR Podcast Series on Sustainability, Episode 3
In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Sustainability, Sean Woolen, MD, MS, speaks with Amanda Marrero-Gonzalez, MD, about the impact of extreme weather on healthcare delivery. They explore challenges in radiology services during hurricanes and discuss strategies to build climate-resilient health systems for the future. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.24.32299

Nov 4, 2024 • 20min
Transarterial Embolization for Musculoskeletal Pain Management
Full article: Transarterial Embolization for Musculoskeletal Pain Management: AJR Expert Panel Narrative Review In this AJR Conversation, Interventional Radiology Section Editor Anne Covey, MD speaks with Ari Isaacson, MD, about his team's recently published article discussing the current status of transarterial embolization for musculoskeletal pain management, focusing on treatment of knee osteoarthritis and chronic shoulder pain.