MRI Safety for Implanted Devices

Maxine Kresse, MD delves into MR safety for patients with implanted devices, exploring challenges, protocols, and strategies to ensure safe imaging. MRI in Adult Patients with Active and Inactive Implanted MR-conditional, MR-nonconditional,and Other Devices. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(3):e230102. 

Dr. Lisa Blacklock, nuclear radiologist, discusses 123I-Ioflupane imaging in diagnosing Parkinsonian syndromes. Lisa covers its role in improving diagnostic accuracy, differentiating Parkinson's disease, and common interpretation pitfalls. Tune in for key insights on this valuable imaging tool. Practical Overview of 123I-Ioflupane Imaging in Parkinsonian Syndromes. Mercer et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(2):e230133. 

Dr. Leila Rezai explores the updated 10 Pillars of Lung Cancer Screening in light of COPD and Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Rezai discusses key developments since 2015, including changes in eligibility, the need for patient education, and innovative strategies to enhance screening access. RadioGraphics Update: The 10 Pillars of Lung Cancer Screening—Rationale and Logistics of a Lung CancerScreening Program Adams et al. RadioGraphics 2023; 44(3):e230057.  

In the final episode of the RSNA RadioGraphics team podcast mini-series, Dr. Pouria Rouzrokh interviews our guest, Dr. Matthew Lungren, Chief Data Science Officer at Microsoft Health and Life Sciences, shares his journey from academia to the tech industry. Dr. Lungren also shares advice for radiologists navigating careers in both academia and industry.

In this episode, Dr. Lily Wang, a neuroradiologist at the University of Cincinnati, discusses the critical role of imaging in monitoring patients after thyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Differentiated Thyroid Cancer after Thyroidectomy. Chua et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(10):e240021.

In this episode of the RSNA RadioGraphics team podcast mini-series, Dr. Jason Cai interviews our guest, Dr. Adrian Gonzalez, an interventional radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Gonzalez shares his insights on choosing an academic career path, the importance of education in healthcare, and the keys to thriving in the world of academic radiology.

Dr. Bersu Ozcan and Dr. Jessica Porembka dive into the critical issue of breast cancer disparities among underserved women in the U.S. Breast Cancer Disparity and Outcomes in Underserved Women. Ozcan et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(1):e230090. 

Dr. Jessica Leschied, a pediatric and musculoskeletal radiologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses the key imaging features and diagnostic challenges of intra-articular osteoid osteomas. She shares expertise on how radiologists can recognize these atypical presentations to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary interventions. Intra-articular Osteoid Osteomas: Imaging Manifestations and Mimics. Bedoya et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(7):e230208. 

Dr. Jason Cai speaks with Dr. Timothy Klostermeier, an MSK radiologist at the University of Cincinnati, to discuss his diverse career journey. From private practice to owning an imaging center, working at the VA, and ultimately transitioning to academia, Dr. Klostermeier shares valuable insights on the challenges and rewards of each path. Gain practical advice for trainees on finding the right fit and cultivating the necessary skills to thrive in radiology.

Dr. Dyan Flores speaks with Dr. Jaime Isern-Kebschull about their research on using MRI to assess muscle healing and return to play for sports injuries. Muscle Healing in Sports Injuries: MRI Findings and Proposed Classification Basedon a Single Institutional Experienceand Clinical Observation. Isern-Kebschull and Mechó et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(8):e230147.