Topic: Imaging of Acute Trauma, Solid Organ InjurySummary: In this episode, we continue a discussion of imaging acute trauma. This part emphasizes the imaging of solid organ injury. The organs discussed are the liver, spleen, kidney, pancreas, adrenal gland and gallbladder. We focus on recent changes in diagnostic criteria since 2018 and their sign…

Summary: In this episode, we discuss the basics of imaging acutely traumatized patients. We explain the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 trauma centers. We discuss the idea of trauma activation in the emergency room, using the local UMass experience as an example. We describe the diagnostic evaluation process in the trauma bay. Finally, we di…

Classifying and categorizing ovarian masses can feel like a daunting task for radiology trainees. In this episode Dr. Alan Goldstein will discuss with us his approach to these lesions to help simplify the process. First, a few mimics and pitfalls will be presented. Then Dr. Goldstein will break down the three basic types of ovarian tumors with an e…

In this episode we continue our discussion of Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) from our introduction in Ep 27. Building on previous discussions of MRI safety (Ep9 & 11) and Contrast and Adverse Reactions from Ep 5 & 6, this episode will review specific considerations of gadolinium use in pregnancy and breast feeding. We also explore the non-…

In this episode we discuss Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) or media (GBCM). Building on previous discussions of MRI safety (Ep9 & 11) and Contrast and Adverse Reactions from Ep 5 & 6, this episode will introduce MRI contrast agents (GBCA or GBCM), their make-up, categories and general safety profiles. m including some of the inherent safety…

In this fourth and concluding episode on the economic history of radiology, Prof. Levy discusses prior attempts of outsourcing and artificial intelligence machine learning of today.Hosts: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention, UMMS Dept of Radiology. Hao Lo, MD, MB…

In this episode we continue discussing a historical perspective of the economics of radiology. In part 3 of this 4 part series, Prof. Levy continues discussing the bubble years of the 1990s.Hosts: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention, UMMS Dept of Radiology. Hao L…

In this episode we continue discussing a historical perspective of the economics of radiology. In part 2 of this 4 part series, Prof. Levy and Dr. Rosen present changes which occurred in radiology after Medicare, including advanced imaging and how this affected cost and the radiology job market. We continue by discussing how these changes led to th…