AJNR Podcasts
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About
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
- Optimizing CSF-Venous Fistula Detection
Dr. George Vilanilam explains that contrast density, alongside timing, is crucial for identifying CSF-venous fistulas on CT myelography. Higher contrast in the subarachnoid space improves diagnostic confidence, suggesting optimized contras…
- Traumatic SAH Risk Stratification
Dr. George Vilanilam summarizes an article on risk stratification for traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage enlargement and surgical intervention. Risk factors including coagulopathy, concurrent intracranial hemorrhage, and low Glasgow Coma Sc…
- Poststroke Collaterals on MRI feat. Cynthia Greene
AJNR Author Interview featuring Dr. Cynthia Greene discussing her article on poststroke collateral status assessed by MRI. The study found that a greater burden of FLAIR hyperintense vessels on follow-up MRI was linked to worse short-term…
- CTA for Strangulation feat. Jimmy Moon
This AJNR Author Interview features Dr. Francis Deng and Dr. Jimmy Moon discussing Moon's article on CTA use in strangulation evaluation. A retrospective review indicated a low yield (0.7%) for CTA neck in detecting blunt cerebrovascular i…
- 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 imaging can subtype Menière disease. They explain how assessing the vestibular aqueduct and adjacent bone, including retrolabyrinthine bone thicknes…
- 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 accelera…
- 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'…
- 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 a…
- 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 .…
- 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…
- 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 Stand…
- 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 res…
- 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…
- 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.
- 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 cl…
- 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.…
- 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)
- 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…
- 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)
- 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…
- 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)
- 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 Med…
- 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)
- 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 pub…
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 , publis…
- 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 Alzhe…
- 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 artic…
- 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 u…
- 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)
- October 2024 Article Summaries
Listen to highlights from the October issue of AJNR presented by Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam. (14:41)
- 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…
- September 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam review articles of interest from the September issue of AJNR . (24:09)
- 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)
- August 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Vilanilam and Dr. Hiatt review highlights of the August issue of AJNR . (14:57)
- July 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam review highlights of the July issue of AJNR . (12:11)
- 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)
- 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 Multiph…
- June 2024 Article Summaries
Selections from the June issue of AJNR are presented by Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam. (17:50)
- 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)
- 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)
- May 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam present highlights of the May issue of AJNR . (17:52)
- April 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam present highlights of the April issue of AJNR . (15:16)
- 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)
- 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)
- March 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam present highlights of the March issue of AJNR . (15:14)
- February 2024 Author Spotlight
Dr. Hiatt welcomes Elizabeth George for a talk about the background and findings of her study, " Clinical and Imaging Findings in Children with Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Associated Disease (MOGAD): From Presentation to R…
- February 2024 Article Summaries
Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam debut a new two-part format this month. Summaries of the February issue highlights are contained in this shorter, more focused episode. (14:30)
- January 2024
Dr. Thien Huynh (@ThienHuynh15) is the first podcast guest of the new year! He joins Dr. Vilanilam to discuss " Lateral Decubitus Dynamic CT Myelography with Real-Time Bolus Tracking (dCTM-BT) for Evaluation of CSF-Venous Fistulas: Diagnos…