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Radiology Podcast Editor Linda Chu, MD and guests discuss recently published research in Radiology. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, or ask Alexa to "play Radiology podcasts on TuneIn".

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Tuesday · 33 min
Building Confidence with Radiology AI
Dr. Siddhant Dogra speaks with Dr. Ali Tejani about the essential AI literacy skills radiologists need to thrive in an era of foundation models, clinical AI tools, and rapidly evolving workflows. Together they explore AI education, model evaluation, human AI collaboration, workflow integration, and practical strategies for becoming a critical and informed user of radiology AI. AI for Radiology: A Primer Part I. From Idea to Algorithm. Tejani et al. Radiology 2025; 317(1):e250692. AI for Radiology: A Primer Part II. Interacting with AI Results. Tejani et al. Radiology 2026; 320(1):e252702.
October 8 · 20 min
Evolution of MR Contrast Agents- Sponsored by GE HealthCare
Dr. Linda Chu welcomes Dr. Robert McDonald (Mayo Clinic) and Dr. Paul Evans (GE HealthCare) for a discussion on the evolution of MR contrast agents, exploring how gadolinium has changed MRI diagnostics and what decades of clinical experience have taught the radiology community. The conversation also looks ahead to emerging contrast technologies, including iron and manganese based agents and other innovations that could shape the future of MR imaging, safety, and sustainability. Sponsored by GE HealthCare
September 22 · 26 min
Bridging the Gap in Breast Imaging
Dr. Reni Butler speaks with Dr. Bryan Haslam, Dr. Greg Sorensen, Dr. Matt McCabe, and Dr. Christoph Lee about their large real-world study evaluating an AI driven workflow for screening mammography across 109 U.S. facilities. Together, they explore how AI helped general radiologists achieve cancer detection and recall performance comparable to breast imaging specialists, as well as the broader implications for patient care, workflow design, and the future of precision screening. Closing the Performance Gap between Generalists and BreastImaging Specialists Using a Nationally Deployed AI Workflowfor Screening Mammography. McCabe et al. Radiology 2026; 320(1):e252005.
September 15 · 41 min
Standardized Knee Meniscus MRI Reporting -Sponsored by GE HealthCare
Host Dr. Linda Chu sits down with Dr. Jie Nguyen, Dr. Todd Lawrence, and Dr. Kirk Davis to discuss an interdisciplinary consensus on standardized knee meniscus MRI reporting and the terminology that improves communication between radiologists and orthopedic surgeons. Together, they explore MRI criteria for meniscus tears, reporting best practices, surgical implications, post operative assessment, and how consistent language can enhance patient care and clinical decision making. Standardized Knee Meniscus MRI Reporting: An Interdisciplinary Delphi Consensus. Nguyen et al. Radiology 2026; 319(3):e251833. Sponsored by GE HealthCare
September 8 · 22 min
Prostate Cancer EMPIRE 2 Findings
Dr. Ashwin Parihar speaks with Dr. Olayinka A. Abiodun-Ojo and Dr. David M. Schuster about findings from the EMPIRE 2 trial, exploring how fluciclovine PET and PSMA PET influence salvage radiotherapy planning for men with recurrent prostate cancer after prostatectomy. The discussion examines the strengths and limitations of each tracer, the importance of prostate bed detection, and where fluciclovine may still have a role in the evolving era of PSMA-targeted imaging. 18F-Fluciclovine or 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT–guided SalvageRadiotherapy Changes in Postprostatectomy BiochemicalRecurrence: Secondary Analysis of the EMPIRE-2 Trial. Abiodun-Ojo and Jani et al. Radiology 2026; 319(3):e251874.
August 25 · 26 min
Radiology Reimagined
In this episode of the Radiology Podcast, Dr. Siddhant Dogra speaks with Dr. Albert Jiao about Radiology Reimagined and the critical role interoperability plays in integrating AI into everyday radiology workflows. Together, they explore lessons learned from large-scale AI demonstrations, practical considerations for evaluating imaging AI tools, and what the future of radiology innovation may look like. Radiology Reimagined: Interoperability and Lessons Learned from the Imaging AI in Practice Demonstration. Jiao et al. Radiology 2026; 319(3):e252225.
August 18 · 28 min
Quantifying Energy Consumption in MRI, CT, and PET/CT
Dr. Lauren Kim speaks with first author Dr. Andrew Hernandez about his study which comprehensively quantified energy consumption in MRI, CT, and PET/CT imaging suites by measuring the energy utilization of main power, HVAC, and chilled water subsystems. The study showed that HVAC and chilled water subsystems contribute substantially to total energy consumption, that energy efficiency increases with increasing daily scanning volume, and that a substantial portion of energy consumption occurs during non-operating hours. Quantification of Imaging Suite–Level Energy Patterns in MRI, CT, and PET/CT to Guide Energy Efficiency. Hernandez et al. Radiology 2026; 319(1):e253128.
August 11 · 21 min
AI and Breast Cancer Prediction
Host Dr. Reni Butler sits down with Dr. Connie Lehman to discuss groundbreaking research on how AI-generated breast cancer risk scores change over time and what those changes may reveal about a woman's future cancer risk. Together, they explore the promise of longitudinal imaging biomarkers, personalized screening strategies, and how artificial intelligence could transform breast cancer detection and prevention. Longitudinal Analysis of Changes in Deep Learning Image-based Breast Cancer Risk Scores over Time. Lehman et al. Radiology 2026; 319(3):e253023.
August 4 · 19 min
Air Pollution Heart Risk
Dr. Refky Nicola welcomes back Dr. Kate Hanneman to discuss new research examining the link between long-term air pollution exposure and coronary atherosclerosis detected on cardiac CT. Together, they explore key findings on plaque burden, sex-specific differences, cumulative exposure risks, and the growing cardiovascular implications of wildfire smoke. Sex-Specific Associations between Long-term Air Pollution Exposure and Coronary Atherosclerosis at Cardiac CT. Castillo et al. Radiology 2026; 319(3):e252086.
July 28 · 28 min
Consensus in Diagnosing Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease
Dr. Lauren Kim and first author Dr. Daniel Marinescu discuss this study comprised of approximately 1,500 patients which determines the relative importance of specific CT imaging features used to distinguish radiologic patterns in fibrotic interstitial lung disease. This study identifies areas of substantial incongruence between radiologist-assigned ILD patterns and current clinical diagnostic guideline definitions, incongruencies which in turn may help refine and standardize future diagnostic criteria. Association of CT Features with Radiologic Patterns in Interstitial Lung Disease: Multinomial Analysis in CARE-PF. Marinescu et al. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e251944. From CT Features and Patterns to Clinical Pathways: Focusing a Multinomial Lens on Fibrotic ILD. Czum and Brown. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e260494.
July 21 · 17 min
How CT-based Screening Is Redefining Prevention
Host Dr. Celina Nahyun Jo sits down with Dr. Perry Pickhardt to explore how opportunistic CT screening is transforming routine imaging into a powerful tool for cardiometabolic risk assessment, bone health evaluation, liver disease detection, and body composition analysis. Together, they discuss the role of explainable AI, the future of CT-based biologic age, and why value-added imaging has the potential to reshape preventive care. CT-based Opportunistic Screening for Adding Clinical Value:How I Do It. Pickhardt et al. Radiology 2026; 319(1):e252106.
July 14 · 35 min
Optimizing Radiography Utilization
Dr. Linda Chu speaks with Dr. Eddy Zandee and Dr. Kirk Davis about multidisciplinary expert consensus recommendations aimed at reducing the use of low yield radiographs and improving imaging appropriateness across healthcare settings. They explore which common radiographic exams may offer limited clinical value, when CT or MRI may be more appropriate, and how education and workflow changes can help optimize imaging utilization. Optimizing Radiography Utilization: Multidisciplinary Expert Consensus Recommendations Endorsed by the Society of Academic Bone Radiologists, Society of Skeletal Radiology, American Societyof Emergency Radiology, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, American Academy of Emergency Medicine, and American Rhinologic Society. Zandee van Rilland et al. Radiology 2026; 319(2):e252309.
July 7 · 26 min
New Insights Into Prostate Cancer Care
Dr. Ashwin Singh Parihar sits down with Dr. Louise Emmett to discuss how post-therapy Lutetium-177 PSMA SPECT/CT may help predict overall survival in patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer and shape future treatment decisions. Drawing from the ENZA-p trial run by ANZUP cancer trials group, they explore quantitative imaging, treatment response assessment, adaptive dosing strategies, and the growing role of theranostics in precision oncology. 177Lu-PSMA-617 SPECT/CT for Early Prediction of Overall Survival in Participants with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. Ayati et al. Radiology 2026; 319(1):e252672.
June 30 · 22 min
Finding the Value in AI Assistance
Dr. Siddhant Dogra sits down with Dr. Su Hwan Kim to discuss how reader experience influences the performance and real world utility of large language models for brain MRI differential diagnosis. Together they explore AI assisted decision making, automation bias, radiology training, and why strong AI performance does not always translate into meaningful clinical benefit. Performing Best When Needed Least: Reader Experience ShapesAccuracy Gains in Large Language Model–assisted Brain MRIDifferential Diagnosis. Schramm et al. Radiology 2026; 319(2):e253477.
June 23 · 39 min
Radiology Careers (re-release)
Dr. Reni Butler discusses career advice for early, mid, and late career radiologists, mentorship, and work life integration with Dr. Stamatia Destounis and Dr. Mark Mullins. This episode was first published Oct 10, 2023
June 9 · 15 min
The Future of Crohn Disease Detection
Dr. Linda Chu explores the latest radiology research shaping the future of Crohn's disease diagnosis and management, from revised imaging criteria for bowel strictures to emerging MR elastography techniques that better assess intestinal fibrosis. She also highlights advances in abbreviated MR enterography and practical MRI approaches for perianal fistulas, emphasizing how imaging innovation may improve patient outcomes and clinical decision making. Revised Criterion for Identifying Small-Bowel Stricture in Crohn Disease at CT Enterography. Choi and Choi et al. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e253113. MR Elastography Characterization of Biomechanical Properties to Enhance Enterographic Fibrosis Diagnosis. Chen and Wang et al. Radiology 2026; 318(2):e252429. MR Elastography Biomarkers for Fibrosis in Crohn Disease Strictures. Qiu. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e250358. Comparison of Conventional versus Abbreviated MR Enterography: Assessing Disease Activity and Complicationsin Crohn Disease. Rimola et al. Radiology 2026; 319(2):e252039. How I Do It: MRI Approach to Perianal Fistulas. Stoker and Halligan. Radiology 2026; 319(2):e251909.
June 2 · 20 min
Ultra-processed Foods and Muscle Fat
Host Dr. Refky Nicola is joined by Dr. Zehra Akkaya, Dr. Gabby Joseph, and Dr. Thomas Link to explore new research connecting ultra-processed food consumption with thigh muscle fat infiltration on MRI. Together, they unpack how dietary patterns may impact muscle quality, metabolic health, and the future role of nutritional radiology in patient care. Ultra-processed Foods and Muscle Fat Infiltration at Thigh MRI: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Akkaya et al. Radiology 2026; 319(1):e251129.
May 26 · 16 min
Thermal and Nonthermal Liver Ablation
Dr. Linda Chu and Dr. Christos Georgiades for an in-depth look at thermal and non-thermal liver ablation, explaining how techniques like microwave ablation, cryoablation, and histotripsy work at a mechanistic level. Their conversation also explores how clinicians choose the right approach for each patient and highlights emerging advances in immunologic strategies and AI shaping the future of liver tumor treatment. Thermal and Nonthermal Liver Ablation: Mechanistic Foundations, Clinical Implementation, Immunologic Trial Design, and Artificial Intelligence. Centner et al. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e25026.
May 19 · 24 min
Abbreviated MRI Insights for Breast Imaging
Dr. Reni Butler speaks with Dr. Roberto Lo Gullo and Dr. Katja Pinker-Domenig about the growing role of abbreviated MRI in evaluating treatment response for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. They explore the balance between efficiency and accuracy, current limitations, and how emerging AI technologies could shape the future of breast imaging and patient care. Abbreviated MRI for the Evaluation of Treatment Response in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer. Lo Gullo et al. Radiology 2026; 319(1):e252413
May 12 · 23 min
MRI for Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer
In this episode, host Dr. Refky Nicola speaks with Dr. Francesco Giganti and Dr. Alex Kirkham about how MRI is used to guide active surveillance in prostate cancer, including the role of PRECISE scoring in tracking disease progression. They share practical insights on imaging techniques, measurement challenges, and how emerging AI tools may improve consistency and decision-making in surveillance care. MRI for Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer: How I Do It. Giganti et al. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e242164.

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