AJNR Podcasts

The American Journal of Neuroradiology (AJNR) is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal that publishes Original Research and Review Articles relevant to the diagnostic, interventional, and functional imaging of the brain, head, neck, and spine. AJNR's monthly podcasts include a review of Editor's Choices and Fellows' Journal Club selections and an author interview. These podcasts are hosted by Francis Deng and George K. Vilanilam.

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

In this AJNR article summary, Dr. Francis Deng reviews a study, from corresponding author Dr. Katherine Reinshagen, entitled "Retrospective Review of MR Findings in Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Associated Clinical Features". In this large cohort, the yield of MRI for relevant findings was 5.9%, including tumors in less than 3%. The spectrum of pathology is illustrated

11-25
10:54

SIH-RADS: Structured Reporting for CSF Leaks in Dynamic CT Myelography

In this AJNR article summary, Dr. Francis Deng reviews an article by Dr. Andrew Callen and colleagues entitled "Enhancing Clarity in Dynamic Myelography Reporting: Results of a Survey of Patients and Referring Providers Evaluating a Standardized Reporting System in the Myelographic Workup of Patients with Suspected Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension". The SIH-RADS system provides a structured manner of reporting results of dynamic CT myelography that are clear, actionable, and preferred by both patients and providers.

11-07
12:32

Sinus CT in Neutropenic Fever feat. Rohini Nadgir

In this AJNR Author Interview, Dr. Francis Deng discusses with Dr. Rohini Nadgir the article "Clinical Impact of Sinus CT Surveillance Imaging among Febrile Neutropenic Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study." CT sinus imaging results, positive or negative, did not directly alter clinical management in this patient population, suggesting that routine sinus CT may be a low-yield examination in the setting of febrile neutropenia.

10-31
17:34

Ultrasound for Neck NI-RADS 2 Evaluation

Podcast editor Francis Deng explores a recent AJNR article, "Diagnostic Performance of Ultrasound in Neck Node NIRADS Category 2." Bottom line is: Ultrasound, with targeted FNA, can accurately determine tumor recurrence in patients with NI-RADS 2 (low suspicion) lymph node findings during surveillance of head and neck cancer.

10-14
10:18

Specificity of spontaneous intracranial hypotension MRI scoring feat. Ajay Madhavan

Dr. Francis Deng interviews Dr. Ajay Madhavan about his article "Evaluation of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Probabilistic Brain MRI Scoring Systems in Normal Patients" published in the September issue of AJNR.    

10-01
16:53

PET in Alzheimer Disease feat. Ana Franceschi

In this AJNR Podcast author interview, Dr. Francis Deng is joined by leading expert Dr. Ana Franceschi, lead author of the recent AJNR State of the Practice paper on brain PET for Alzheimer disease. Dr. Franceschi breaks down everything clinicians need to know about this new era of molecular neuroimaging relevant to Alzheimer disease diagnostics and response assessment, from scan interpretation to the practical logistics of scaling up services.

08-26
32:00

August 2025 Article Summary

New AJNR Podcast Editor Dr. Francis Deng discusses "Frontal Paraventricular Cysts: Refined Definitions and Outcomes" from the August issue of AJNR in this episode. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast.  (8:34)

08-15
08:35

July 2025 Article Summaries

Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam discuss four papers from the July issue of AJNR in this episode. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast.  (29:42)

07-31
29:43

June 2025 Author Spotlight

Dr. Hiatt talks with Drs. Dhairya Lakhani and Vivek Yedavalli about their paper The Cortical Vein Opacification Score (COVES) is Independently Associated with Good and Excellent Functional Outcomes at 90 Days in Minor Stroke Patients with Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion: A Multicenter Study, which will be featured in the August issue of AJNR. (9:54)

06-27
09:55

June 2025 Article Summaries

Join Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam for a recap of some of the highlights of the June issue of AJNR. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast.  (22:47)

06-27
22:48

May 2025 Author Spotlight

Dr. Vilanilam welcomes Dr. Samantha L. Pisani Petrucci for a discussion of her paper Assessing the Diagnostic Value of Brain White Matter Hyperintensities and Clinical Symptoms in Predicting the Detection of CSF-Venous Fistula in Patients with Suspected Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension, published in the May issue of AJNR. (21:54)

05-30
21:55

May 2025 Article Summaries

Dr. Vilanilam and Dr. Hiatt review some of the highlights of the May issue of AJNR. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast.  (25:18)

05-30
25:19

April 2025 Author Spotlight

Dr. Vivek Yedavalli returns this month, along with Dr. Hamza Adel Salim to share insights on their papers Association of Pretreatment Perfusion Imaging Parameters With 90-Day Excellent Functional Outcomes in Anterior Circulation Distal Medium Vessel Occlusion Stroke and Hypoperfusion Intensity Ratio Less Than 0.4 Is Associated with Favorable Outcomes in Unsuccessfully Reperfused Acute Ischemic Stroke with Large-Vessel Occlusion. (16:55)

04-25
16:56

April 2025 Article Summaries

Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam share highlights and commentary from the April issue of AJNR. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast.  (21:19)

04-25
21:20

March 2025 Author Spotlight

Dr. Manisha Koneru and Vivek Yedavalli are Dr. Hiatt's guests this month. They discuss their paper Prolonged Venous Transit on Perfusion Imaging Is Associated with Longer Lengths of Stay in Acute Large Vessel Occlusions, which will be published in the May issue of AJNR.

03-18
08:51

March 2025 Article Summaries

Join Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam for their reviews of three featured articles in the March issue of AJNR. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast.  (22:37)

03-18
22:38

February 2025 Article Summaries

Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam share insight and commentary on three featured articles in the February issue of AJNR. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast.  (23:36)

02-26
23:37

February 2025 Author Spotlight

Dr. Kirk Welker is Dr. Hiatt's guest this month. They discuss the research and collaboration involved in creating the State of Practice: ASNR Statement on Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent Use in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, published in the February issue of AJNR. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast. (13:04)

02-26
13:05

January 2025 Author Spotlight

Dr. Petrice Cogswell is Dr. Hiatt's guest this month. They discuss Alzheimer Disease Anti-Amyloid Immunotherapies: Imaging Recommendations and Practice Considerations for Monitoring of Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities, the  ASNR Alzheimer, ARIA, and Dementia Study Group's paper in the January issue of AJNR. (11:28)

01-29
11:29

January 2025 Article Summaries

Welcome the new year with Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam's round-up of featured articles from AJNR's January issue. You can now visit our website to watch the video version of our podcasts! Be sure to bookmark this page to view upcoming article summaries and author interviews, a part of AJNR's new website, which offers many multimedia features. (20:04)

01-17
20:05

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