Improving Acute Cholecystitis Diagnosis

Dr. Jennifer Weaver speaks with Dr. Yasha Gupta about the origins, structure, and impact of the RSNA Medical Student Task Force. They discuss the task force’s initiatives, including scholarships, mentorship, and outreach programs, to engage and support medical students interested in radiology. RSNA Medical Student Task Force:A Success Story in MedicalStudent Initiatives. Anderson and Chang et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(7):e240253.  RSNA Volunteer Opportunities Directory 

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of domestic violence, listener discretion is advised. Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Weaver and Dr. Jonathan Revels speak with Dr. Jamie Elifritz about the evolving role of postmortem CT in forensic medicine. Dr. Elifritz shares her experience in forensic imaging and highlights how postmortem CT can enhance death investigations, support legal processes, and improve public health insights. Postmortem CT: Applications in Clinical andForensic Medicine. Solomon et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(6):e240192.

In this episode, Dr. Marcela Lauar and Dr. Gabriela Merigue walk through the fundamentals of breast ultrasound, highlighting key techniques, clinical indications, and special patient considerations. They also share practical tips for optimizing image quality and interpreting findings based on BI-RADS guidelines. Breast US: Guide for Beginners. Lauar et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(1):e240161.

Join host Dr. Katie Epstein explores the RadioGaphics article Anatomic Approach to Fetal Hydrocephalus by Griffith et al. Dr. Epstein breaks down how a stepwise, anatomy-based imaging approach can improve diagnosis, guide prenatal counseling, and shape the management of ventriculomegaly. Anatomic Approach to Fetal Hydrocephalus. Griffith et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(2):e240071

Join host Dr. Lily Wang as she explores a practical approach to diagnosing orbital lesions based on anatomical compartments. This episode breaks down complex orbital anatomy into clear, actionable insights for radiologists at all levels.  Practical Approach to Orbital Lesions byAnatomic Compartments. Naves et al. RadioGraphics 2024;44(10):e240026. 

Dr. Refky Nicola summarizes a recent review article from RadioGraphics. Find out how to stand out from the crowd and create your own outstanding exhibit.  Creating an Award-winning RSNA Education Exhibit. Albasha and Burkett et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:E106-E108. Check out the new RSNA Education Course about submitting an Abstract for RSNA2025. How To Prepare and Submit an Educational Abstract for the RSNA Annual Meeting (2025)    

Dr. Lily Wang and Dr. Aakanksha Sriwastwa discuss how nuclear medicine, including PET and SPECT imaging, helps diagnose and treat medically refractory focal epilepsy. Learn how these techniques guide surgical planning and improve patient care.   Nuclear Medicine Imaging in Epilepsy. Sriwastwa et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(1):e240062. 

Dr. Refky Nicola discusses the role of radiology residents as educators, drawing from an article by Bentley et al. from the University of British Columbia. He explores key teaching strategies, including goal setting, supervision, and effective feedback, to help residents enhance medical education. Teaching Radiology: An Evidence-based Overview for Radiology Residents. Bentley et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(2):e240181.

Join Dr. Richa Patel, Clinical Assistant Professor of Body Imaging at Stanford University, as she discusses key ultrasound features for accurately diagnosing acute cholecystitis, drawn from her recently published Radiographics paper. Learn how recognizing findings like gallbladder dilation, wall hyperemia, and mucosal discontinuity can improve diagnostic precision and patient outcomes. Improving Diagnosis of Acute Cholecystitis withUS: New Paradigms. Patel et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(12):e240032.

Join host Dr. Sherry Wang as she explores the complex world of Erdheim-Chester disease with Dr. Yashant Aswani and Dr. Shehbaz Ansari, authors of Imaging in Erdheim-Chester Disease from RadioGraphics. In this episode, they discuss the key imaging findings, differential diagnoses, and the crucial role radiologists play in diagnosing and managing this rare multisystemic histiocytic neoplasm. Imaging in Erdheim-Chester Disease. Aswani et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(9):e240011