The Radiopaedia Reading Room Podcast

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71. CT physics update with Michael Nel Nov 04, 2025

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We are back (projection) for a CT physics episode with Dr Michael Nel! We chat iterative reconstruction, dual energy CT, photon-counting CT and more. Plus, Frank's edamame story, how to make clear ice (and lose friends in the process) and why gullible has been officially cancelled.

Michael's CT Physics Course ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/imaging-physics-ct

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70. Readful! Parathyroid adenoma with Christine Glastonbury Oct 09, 2025

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Radiology read to you! Andrew is joined by Christine (and a bonus guest) to discuss the imaging investigation of primary hyperparathyroidism. Ultrasound, 4D-CT and nuclear medicine. Plus, Frank reviews a gory MRI scene from the latest Final Destination movie!

Radiopaedia's parathyroid adenoma article ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/parathyroid-adenoma

Charlotte Gainsbourg - IRM ► https://youtu.be/D-ihfLPD6S8?si=sWT_RXc7siIyjpmK

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Andrew's sci-fi narrative thing Sep 23, 2025

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As promised, we’re dropping this in the feed for posterity. Andrew wrote it with a handy assist from AI for the Radiopaedia 2025 virtual conference. It was designed to align with the daily subspecialty and visual themes of the event. Many people enjoyed it (some probably didn’t) but here it is for you all in audiobook form, read by the wonderful Alex Furness. Let us know what you think: podcast@radiopaedia.org

69. Lung cancer screening with low dose CT Sep 02, 2025

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Thoracic radiologists Jeffrey Kanne, Miranda Siemienowicz and Jonathan Chung discuss the current global status of lung cancer screening, offering tips and tricks for reading these studies. Meanwhile, Andrew and Frank talk about everything BUT pulmonary nodules: another shameful journal travesty, TB sniffer rats and ketamine epiphanies.

Lung cancer screening article ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/lung-cancer-screening

Retraction Watch - Tin Man Syndrome ► https://retractionwatch.com/2025/08/15/tin-man-syndrome-case-plagiarized-from-hoax-sleuths-say/

Those TB detecting rats ► https://apopo.org/what-we-do/detecting-tuberculosis

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68. Readful! Ovarian torsion with Vikas Shah and Emmeline Lee Aug 05, 2025

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Radiology read to you! Vikas Shah is joined by Emmeline to discuss the important topic of ovarian torsion covering epidemiology, pathology, ultrasound, CT, MRI and more. Plus, Andrew and Frank chat about Singapore, cocktails, a recent accidental MRI death and eponyms!

Radiopaedia's ovarian torsion article ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/adnexal-torsion-2

MRI metal necklace death ► https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-21/man-wearing-metal-necklace-dies-sucked-into-mri-machine/105554690

Dr. Worm song ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTxXVhdmdZc

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67. Musculoskeletal infection MRI nomenclature with Erin Alaia Jul 16, 2025

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Matt Skalski chats with Erin Alaia about the updated MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection. Discordant marrow signal, penumbra sign, devitalised tissue and more. Plus, mushrooms, huntsman spiders, hypotheses, subspecialty radiology personality traits and Frank goes on a Lyme disease rant!

Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference

MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection ► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34145466/

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66. Neurovascular MRI update with Christine Glastonbury Jul 02, 2025

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Is it vasculitis, vasospasm, or ICAD? Sounds like it’s time for some vessel wall imaging! In this episode, Frank catches up with neuroradiologist Christine Glastonbury to talk all things neurovascular MRI. Plus, Frank delivers another fake-meat update, and Andrew unleashes a rare caffeine-fueled rant.

Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference

"Forged gras" ► https://www.forgedbyvow.com/flavours/forged-gras

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65. Cut and polish your radiology reports Jun 03, 2025

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Michael Hartung puts Miranda Siemienowicz and Jeffrey Kanne through a series of reporting thought exercises aimed at improving clarity and actionability. Meanwhile, Andrew has a new favourite thing to share and Frank demands a robot!

Thought Exercises ► https://drive.google.com/file/d/11kSu5szhZKueOwXQFGSQO2aCFyLFAZLa/view?usp=sharing

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The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

64. Readful! Hepatic adenoma with Joe Mullineux May 02, 2025

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Radiology read to you! Vikas Shah is joined by Joe to discuss all things hepatic adenoma. Understanding of subtypes and imaging characteristics has evolved in recent years, so this will be a useful update for many listeners. Plus Andrew and Frank chat about X-Boost, pineapples, Minecraft, comedy and an MRI-inspired symphony!

Radiopaedia's hepatic adenoma article ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/hepatic-adenoma

Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference

Pineapple essay ► https://worksinprogress.co/issue/king-of-fruits/

Jaakko Kuusisto website ► https://www.jaakkokuusisto.fi/

Jaakko Kuusisto Symphony, Op. 39 ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cezFaagT5w

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63. Appendix diseases with Vikas Shah and Carla Goncalves Apr 02, 2025

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Vikas chats with Carla about the imaging of appendicitis and appendiceal masses including mucinous neoplasms. Plus pre-test probability, Fagan's nomogram, blob-squatch, pyramids and the wonders of space!

Carla's appendix diseases lecture ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/lecture-collection/pages/2180

Vikas' abdominal pain in pregnancy lecture ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/lecture-collection/pages/887

Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference

Pyramid nonsense ► https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-847207

Amelia Earhart rocks! ► https://www.npr.org/2024/11/25/nx-s1-5205033/amelia-earhart-plane-rock-formation

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