AJR Podcasts

Kelly Yousem, a veteran medical malpractice attorney with 35 years of experience, joins Francis Deng, MD, to unpack the complex world of medical malpractice in radiology. They explore the critical elements of malpractice claims, highlighting the surprisingly low rate of lawsuits despite diagnostic errors. Yousem offers essential advice on navigating legal actions and the importance of immediate legal counsel. The episode also delves into the pivotal role of expert witnesses in malpractice cases, providing valuable tips for their effective preparation and participation.

Full article: A Comparison of Neonates With 3-T Fetal MRI Exposure, With 1.5-T Fetal MRI Exposure, and Without In-Utero MRI Exposure Shailin Thomas, MD, discusses the AJR article by Danzer et al. supporting the safety of fetal MRI performed at 3 T based on neonatal anthropometric measurements.

Full article: Intrapatient Changes in CT-Based Body Composition After Initiation of Semaglutide (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonist) Therapy Kamyar Ghabili, MD, discusses the AJR article by Nelson et al. identifying patterns of changes in CT-based body composition measures after initiation of semaglutide therapy.

In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Training and Education, Monica Wood, MD joins host Monica Cheng, MD to discuss ways of finding our voice in advocacy and getting involved in shaping healthcare policies that can positively impact patient care and radiology practice. https://ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.24.32195 

In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Wellness, Sherry Wang, MBBS, discusses why pain and suffering can help with wellness. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.24.32153 

Full article: Diagnostic Performance of MRI and FDG PET/CT for Preoperative Locoregional Staging of Colon Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  Aisha Alam, MD, discusses the AJR article by Sikkenk et al. presenting a meta-analysis of the performances of MRI and FDG PET/CT in colon cancer locoregional staging.

Full article: The Impact of MRI-Based Advanced Neuroimaging on Neurooncologists’Clinical Decision-Making in Patients With Posttreatment High-GradeGlioma: A Prospective Survey-Based Study Atefeh Zeinoddini, MD, discusses the AJR article by Dagher et al. exploring the impact of advanced neuroimaging on management decisions after treatment for high-grade glioma, based on surveys of neurooncologists.

Full article: Quantitative Prostate MRI, From the AJR Special Series on Quantitative Imaging In this AJR Conversation, Genitourinary Imaging Section Editor Nicola Schieda, MD speaks with Daniel Margolis, MD about their team's recently published article discussing how quantitative techniques can be applied to many aspects of prostate MRI, from ADC values to tissue relaxivity, advanced diffusion techniques, and quantitative perfusion.

Full article: Utility of ADC Values for Differentiating Uterine Sarcomas From Leiomyomas: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Aric Berning, MD, discusses the AJR article by Woo et al. that presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of the role of ADC values in differentiating uterine sarcomas from leiomyomas.

Antonino Andrea Blandino, MD, discusses the AJR article by Lee et al. comparing performance of ChatGPT models and human readers in lung cancer staging from free-text radiology reports. ARTICLE TITLE - Lung Cancer Staging Using Chest CT and FDG PET/CT Free-Text Reports: Comparison Among Three ChatGPT Large-Language Models and Six Human Readers of Varying Experience