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  Standardized Knee Meniscus MRI Reporting -Sponsored by GE HealthCare 15.09.2026 41мин

  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
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  Prostate Cancer EMPIRE 2 Findings 08.09.2026 22мин

  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. 
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  Radiology Reimagined 25.08.2026 26мин

  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.
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  Quantifying Energy Consumption in MRI, CT, and PET/CT 18.08.2026 28мин

  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.
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  AI and Breast Cancer Prediction 11.08.2026 21мин

  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.
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  Air Pollution Heart Risk 04.08.2026 19мин

  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.
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  Consensus in Diagnosing Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease 28.07.2026 28мин

  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.
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  How CT-based Screening Is Redefining Prevention 21.07.2026 17мин

  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.
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  Optimizing Radiography Utilization 14.07.2026 35мин

  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.
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  New Insights Into Prostate Cancer Care 07.07.2026 26мин

  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.
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  Finding the Value in AI Assistance 30.06.2026 22мин

  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.  
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  Radiology Careers (re-release) 23.06.2026 39мин

  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
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  The Future of Crohn Disease Detection 09.06.2026 15мин

  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. 
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  Ultra-processed Foods and Muscle Fat 02.06.2026 20мин

  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.
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  Thermal and Nonthermal Liver Ablation 26.05.2026 16мин

  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.   
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  Abbreviated MRI Insights for Breast Imaging 19.05.2026 24мин

  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 
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  MRI for Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer 12.05.2026 23мин

  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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  Evolving Strategies for Renal Cell Carcinoma 05.05.2026 12мин

  Dr. Ashwin Singh Parihar sits down with Dr. Iben Lyskjær and Dr. Tommy Kjærgaard Nielsen to unpack new nationwide registry data comparing ablation and surgical approaches for small renal masses. Together, they explore how minimally invasive treatments stack up in real-world practice and what the findings mean for patient selection, outcomes, and future care decisions. Ablation and Surgery Show Comparable Long-term Outcomes for T1a Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Danish Nationwide Registry Study. Ahrenfeldt et al. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e251485.
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  Reporting Guidelines for LLMs in Radiology 28.04.2026 13мин

  Dr. Lauren Kim sits down with Dr. Jonathan Kottlors to explore how large language models are reshaping radiology research and why standardized reporting is critical for trust and reproducibility. They dive into the new FLAIR framework and what it means for the future of AI integration in clinical radiology.   Guidelines for Reporting Studies on Large Language Models in Radiology: An International Delphi Expert Survey. Kottlors and Iuga et al. Radiology 2026; 318(2):e250913.
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  Photon Counting CT Changes Thoracic Imaging 21.04.2026 12мин

  In this episode, Dr. Linda Chu reviews new Radiology studies exploring how photon counting CT is transforming thoracic imaging with ultra‑high resolution and dramatically lower radiation and contrast doses. She examines whether these visually striking images translate into better diagnostic confidence and meaningful improvements in patient care for emphysema and lung cancer imaging.   Ultra-Low-Dose Photon-counting Detector CT for EmphysemaAssessment: A Head-to-Head Comparative Study with Low-Dose CT. Yuan and Yang et al. Radiology 2026; 318(1):e251609.   Photon-counting CT versus Energy-integrating Detector CTin Imaging Lung Cancer. Yang et al. Radiology 2026; 318(2):e251126.   Photon-counting CT versus Energy-integrating Detector CTPerformance for Various BMI and Tumor Sizes in Lung Cancer. Zhou and Guo et al. Radiology 2026; 318(2):e251663.   Prospective Evaluation of Ultra-Low-Dose Photon-counting CT inEmphysema Assessment. Schwartz. Radiology 2026; 318(2):e254065.