Radiology Podcast | RSNA

Dr. Linda Chu explores the latest radiology research shaping the future of Crohn's disease diagnosis and management, from revised imaging criteria for bowel strictures to emerging MR elastography techniques that better assess intestinal fibrosis. She also highlights advances in abbreviated MR enterography and practical MRI approaches for perianal fistulas, emphasizing how imaging innovation may improve patient outcomes and clinical decision making.
 
Revised Criterion for Identifying Small-Bowel Stricture in Crohn Disease at CT Enterography. Choi and Choi et al. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e253113. 
 
MR Elastography Characterization of Biomechanical Properties to Enhance Enterographic Fibrosis Diagnosis. Chen and Wang et al. Radiology 2026; 318(2):e252429. 
 
MR Elastography Biomarkers for Fibrosis in Crohn Disease Strictures. Qiu. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e250358. 
 
Comparison of Conventional versus Abbreviated MR Enterography: Assessing Disease Activity and Complicationsin Crohn Disease. Rimola et al. Radiology 2026; 319(2):e252039. 
 
How I Do It: MRI Approach to Perianal Fistulas. Stoker and Halligan. Radiology 2026; 319(2):e251909.

Host Dr. Refky Nicola is joined by Dr. Zehra Akkaya, Dr. Gabby Joseph, and Dr. Thomas Link to explore new research connecting ultra-processed food consumption with thigh muscle fat infiltration on MRI. Together, they unpack how dietary patterns may impact muscle quality, metabolic health, and the future role of nutritional radiology in patient care. 
 
Ultra-processed Foods and Muscle Fat Infiltration at Thigh MRI: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Akkaya et al. Radiology 2026; 319(1):e251129.

Dr. Linda Chu and Dr. Christos Georgiades for an in-depth look at thermal and non-thermal liver ablation, explaining how techniques like microwave ablation, cryoablation, and histotripsy work at a mechanistic level. Their conversation also explores how clinicians choose the right approach for each patient and highlights emerging advances in immunologic strategies and AI shaping the future of liver tumor treatment.
 
Thermal and Nonthermal Liver Ablation: Mechanistic Foundations, Clinical Implementation, Immunologic Trial Design, and Artificial Intelligence.  Centner et al. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e25026.

Dr. Reni Butler speaks with Dr. Roberto Lo Gullo and Dr. Katja Pinker-Domenig about the growing role of abbreviated MRI in evaluating treatment response for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. They explore the balance between efficiency and accuracy, current limitations, and how emerging AI technologies could shape the future of breast imaging and patient care.
Abbreviated MRI for the Evaluation of Treatment Response in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer. Lo Gullo et al. Radiology 2026; 319(1):e252413

In this episode, host Dr. Refky Nicola speaks with Dr. Francesco Giganti and Dr. Alex Kirkham about how MRI is used to guide active surveillance in prostate cancer, including the role of PRECISE scoring in tracking disease progression. They share practical insights on imaging techniques, measurement challenges, and how emerging AI tools may improve consistency and decision-making in surveillance care.
MRI for Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer: How I Do It. Giganti et al. Radiology 2026; 318(3):e242164.