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AJNR Podcasts
by Karen Halm
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.
Episodes
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Follow-Up or Forget It? Managing Indeterminate T1-Hypointense Spine Lesions
In this podcast episode, Dr. Vilanilam discusses "Indeterminate T1-Hypointense Spine Lesions: Prevalence of Malignancy in the Absence of Aggressive Imaging Features," by first author Barkovich. Indeterminate low-T1-signal vertebral lesions are commonly encountered on spine MRI, but deciding which...
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Traumatic Hemorrhage Expansion feat. Caline Azzi
In this AJNR Podcast author interview, Dr. Francis Deng speaks with Dr. Caline Azzi about recent studies identifying imaging and clinical predictors of expansion in traumatic subdural, subarachnoid, and intraparenchymal hemorrhage. Hemorrhage size, multicompartment injury, coagulopathy, mass...
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Seeing It First: How Recognizing Sinking Flap Syndrome Can Change Patient Outcomes
In this AJNR Article Summary, Dr. George Vilanilam discusses the article, "Sinking Flap Syndrome: Risk Factors, Outcomes, and the Role of Neuroradiology in Cranioplasty Timing." Sinking flap syndrome is a common yet frequently underrecognized complication of decompressive craniectomy, with…
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CTA Carotid Plaque-RADS
In this AJNR Article Summary, Dr. Francis Deng reviews CTA-based Carotid Plaque-RADS and its role beyond stenosis grading. He explains the key imaging features that define plaque vulnerability, then highlights two AJNR studies showing that the system is learnable, reproducible, and clinically...
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Optimizing CSF-Venous Fistula Detection
In this AJNR Article Summary, Dr. George Vilanilam discusses the article, "Maximizing the Conspicuity of Cerebrospinal Fluid–Venous Fistulas on Computed Tomography Myelography: Assessment of Contrast Density and Timing Effects." Contrast density, not just timing, plays the dominant role in...
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Traumatic SAH Risk Stratification
In this AJNR Article Summary, Dr. George Vilanilam discusses the article, "Risk Stratification for Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Enlargement and Surgical Intervention: Guides to Follow-Up Imaging in Patients with Trauma." Not all traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhages behave the same - risk…
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Poststroke Collaterals on MRI feat. Cynthia Greene
In this AJNR Author Interview, Dr. Francis Deng speaks with Dr. Cynthia Greene about her article, "Posttreatment Follow-Up MR Imaging Biomarkers of Collateral Status Are Associated with Short-Term Outcomes in Large-Vessel Acute Ischemic Stroke." In a retrospective study of follow-up MRI after...
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CTA for Strangulation feat. Jimmy Moon
In this AJNR Author Interview, Dr. Francis Deng speaks with Dr. Jimmy Moon about his article, "Use of CTA in Strangulation Evaluation". In a retrospective review, the yield of CTA neck for blunt cerebrovascular injury in patients who presented after strangulation was 1 in 138 (0.7%), suggesting…
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Menière Disease Associated Vestibular Aqueduct Hypoplasia feat. Amy Juliano
In this AJNR Podcast Author Interview, Dr. Francis Deng and Dr. Amy Juliano discuss how CT can subtype Menière disease by assessing the vestibular aqueduct and adjacent bone. During normal childhood, the angular trajectory of the vestibular aqueduct progressively narrows; an angle greater than…
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Post-Radiation Carotid Disease
In this AJNR Article Summary, Dr. George Vilanilam discusses the article, "Biphasic Progression of Radiation-Induced Carotid Stenosis: The Predictive Role of Low-Density Plaque". Low‑density carotid plaque on imaging may signal accelerated stenosis progression in post‑radiation patients,...
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CT Perfusion Timing feat. Amir Khadivi
In this AJNR Fellows' Journal Club article summary, Dr. Francis Deng and Dr. Amir Khadivi discuss the article by Proner et al., "Impact of Clinical and Radiologic Factors on CTP Timing in Acute Ischemic Stroke." They discuss the authors' findings that cardiac arrhythmias and older age are...
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Vertebral Artery Injury Grading
Dr. Francis Deng discusses the article by Vankawala et al. entitled "Evaluating the Role of Imaging Markers in Predicting Stroke Risk and Guiding Management after Vertebral Artery Injury: A Retrospective Study." The Biffl grading scale assess blunt cerebrovascular injury severity, but its...
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AI intracranial aneurysm detection feat. Babatunde Akinpelu
In this AJNR Author Interview, Dr. Francis Deng discusses with Dr. Babatunde Akinpelu the article "Assessing the Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence in Detecting Intracranial Aneurysms in a Clinical Setting Relative to Neuroradiologists." Neuroradiologists performed better than a commercial AI...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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)
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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)
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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...
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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)
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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,...
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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)
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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...
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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...
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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...
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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...
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December 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam ring out 2024 with highlights of the December issue. This is the final print edition and it contains a selection of the journal's most impactful articles from its first 45 years of publication. Be sure to join us next year when we introduce video podcasts to our feed....
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November 2024 Article Summaries
Tune in to hear a review of the highlights from the November issue of AJNR presented by Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam. (18:51)
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October 2024 Article Summaries
Listen to highlights from the October issue of AJNR presented by Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam. (14:41)
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October 2024 Author Spotlight
Dr. Hiatt welcomes back Ian Mark (@iantmark) to talk about his article, "Skull Base CSF Leaks: Potential Underlying Pathophysiology and Evaluation of Brain MR Imaging Findings Associated with Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension," one of the Fellows' Journal Club selections from the October issue...
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September 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam review articles of interest from the September issue of AJNR. (24:09)
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August 2024 Author Spotlight
Dr. Hiatt welcomes Adam Dmytriw for a discussion of his paper, "Predictors of Aneurysm Obliteration in Patients Treated with the WEB Device: Results of a Multicenter Retrospective Study." (11:33)
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August 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Vilanilam and Dr. Hiatt review highlights of the August issue of AJNR. (14:57)
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July 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam review highlights of the July issue of AJNR. (12:11)
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July 2024 Author Spotlight
Ian Mark (@iantmark) joins Dr. Vilanilam as this month's guest. They discuss Dr. Mark's article, "7T MRI for Cushing Disease: A Single-Institution Experience and Literature Review," from the July issue of AJNR. (16:36)
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June 2024 Author Spotlight
Dr. Hiatt welcomes Drs. Koji Tanaka and Andrew Demchuk from Foothills Medical Centre at the University of Calgary for a discussion of their paper, "Timing of Spot Sign Appearance, Spot Sign Volume, and Leakage Rate among Phases of Multiphase CTA Predict Intracerebral Hemorrhage Growth." (11:40)
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June 2024 Article Summaries
Selections from the June issue of AJNR are presented by Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam. (17:50)
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May 2024 Special Episode
Dr. Jeffrey Ross joins Dr. Hiatt to continue our series on expert advice for reviewing manuscripts. A former Editor-in-Chief of AJNR, Dr. Ross gives listeners detailed tips to prepare outstanding reviews. Part 1 of 2 (13:42)
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May 2024 Special Episode
Dr. Jeffrey Ross joins Dr. Hiatt to continue our series on expert advice for reviewing manuscripts. A former Editor-in-Chief of AJNR, Dr. Ross gives listeners detailed tips to prepare outstanding reviews. Part 2 of 2 (14:25)
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May 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam present highlights of the May issue of AJNR. (17:52)
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April 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam present highlights of the April issue of AJNR. (15:16)
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April 2024 Author Spotlight
Dr. Vilanilam welcomes Francis Deng (@francisdeng) from Johns Hopkins Radiology (@Hopkins_Rad) for a discussion of Dr. Deng's study Sinonasal (Schneiderian) Tumors in the Temporal Bone: Case Series and Systematic Review. (9:42)
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March 2024 Author Spotlight
Gowtham Murugesan joins Dr. Hiatt this month to share insights from his study, "Synthesizing Contrast-Enhanced MR Images from Noncontrast MR Images Using Deep Learning." (8:10)
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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.
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Karen Halm
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