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Radiology resident helping you prepare for the CORE, ABR, and more! Radiology news, AI, current research, recommendations, and guidelines for your practice

[Vivek Yedavalli, MD, MS, FAHA @vsyedavalli]

Thank you to @TheAJNR @theAJNR_EIC for choosing our work for the Fellows Journal Club - a great honor! We hope that our @Hopkins_Rad @hopkinsneurorad work adds to advances within stroke, neurovascular, and perfusion imaging #venousoutflow #LVO #stroke

[The American Society of Neuroradiology @TheASNR]

COTW # 301

Hx: Acute loss of consciousness

NO SPOILERS! Give hints in the form of GIFs or answer poll. Answer in 24 hours.  

#neuro #neurorad #radres #FOAMed #FOAMrad #medtwitter #ASNRCOTW

[AAR @aaradiol]

🎉 Introducing the AMSER Interactive Curriculum Database — funded by a 2024 AAR Venture Grant!

90%+ open-access resources, curated by the ACER Education Committee for educators & students alike.

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#AMSER #MedEd #RadiologyEducation #OpenAccess

[American Osteopathic College of Radiology @AOCRNews]

🌟Join us next week for the July Live Webinar! This one-hour deep dive into Ultrasound and MR Elastography will be one you don't want to miss!

Register now 🔗https://t.co/DXIn4CQIBt

#radiology #AOCR #MedEd #RadFellow #radiologist #radiologylearning

[Lea Alhilali, MD @teachplaygrub]

1/Do you know all the aspects of, well, ASPECTS?

Many know the anterior circulation stroke scoring system—but posterior circulation (pc) ASPECTS is often left behind

25% of infarcts are posterior circulation

Do you know pc-ASPECTS?!

Here’s how to remember pc-ASPECTS!

[RadioGraphics @RadioGraphics]

Smoking-related lung disease extends far beyond emphysema. From SR-ILDs and fibrosis to CPFE, ILAs, vaping- and marijuana-related injury, CT is essential for recognizing overlapping patterns and narrowing the differential. https://t.co/1A5Qliv05u

[Bejoy Thomas @drbejoy2002]

Further limbic anatomy

[Lea Alhilali, MD @teachplaygrub]

Tired of always speculating about MR spectroscopy?

If you've ever looked at an MR spectroscopy & thought: "I have no idea what I’m looking at!"--then this cheat sheet is for you!

Here are the 4 basic rules you need so you can understand the spectrum of basic spectroscopy!

First you need to know the peaks. 
3 main peaks: Choline, Creatine, NAA
Remember the order bc a spectrum looks like mountain peaks & it is cold in the mountains.  And CHOld CREATures NAp or hibernate in the mountains

Choline
Marker of membrane turnover
Remember: membranes coat or “CHOat” the cell
Choline = ChoLEAN, choline LEANS into the creatine peak, it’s right next to it

Creatine
Marker of energy, basically an internal control
Remember, everyone takes Creatine powder for energy!
Creatine is at ~3—creatine almost rhymes with 3

NAA
Marker of neuronal health
N = Neuron
NAA has double As so it is at ~2!

Four rules:

1. Hunter’s angle:
—Most people know that the peaks of the spectrum should go up at you move lateral, called Hunter’s angle
—Most bad things reverse Hunter’s angle
—Ask yourself: Is my arrow pointed up to shoot into the air at the enemy (good) or is point to the ground where it will hit the dirt (bad)

2. TE & spectrum length are inversely related
—Spectroscopy follows the rule: speak softly & carry a big stick. 
—Short TE = long spectrum, lots of extra peaks for glutamate/glycine, myoinsitol
—Long TE = short spectrum, mainly the basic 3 peaks

3. Each region has its own unique signature
—Each brain region has its own unique composition of compounds that might alter Hunter’s angle a bit, but not reverse it
—Need a control in contralateral normal brain so compare apples to apples

4. Lactate peak goes like a sine wave
—Lactate peak represents anerobic metabolism—sign of cells in trouble
It’s at 1.3ppm. Remember this bc 13 is an unlucky number & lactate is an unlucky sign!
—It’s like a sine wave: up at short TE (35), down at intermediate TE (144), and up again at long TE (244)
—You can use this flipping to better visualize the lactate peak
—You can remember it’s down in the middle TE bc when you’re caught in the middle, you’re down & out

Just remember these tricks & you will be spectacular at basic spectroscopy!

[American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology @The_ASPNR]

2-year-old with status epilepticus and recently diagnosed influenza https://t.co/OTtXBXRl0K Christopher Lan, MD, Arzu Ozturk, MD, UC Davis Medical Center

#PediNeuroRad #MedEd #FOAMrad #PedsRad

[The American Society of Neuroradiology @TheASNR]

COTW # 300

Hx: Unrestrained MVC

NO SPOILERS! Give hints in the form of GIFs or answer poll. Answer in 24 hours.  

#neuro #neurorad #radres #FOAMed #FOAMrad #medtwitter #ASNRCOTW

[American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology @The_ASPNR]

Applications for the ASPNR-ASNR research grant are now open. Eligible candidates are radiologists in good standing (ASPNR/ASNR) from low-GDP countries with research proposal in pediatric neuroradiology. For more information: https://t.co/TdII8L9L10
#PediNeuroRad #PedsRad

[RadDiscord @RadDiscord]

🧠 Neuroradiology enthusiasts!

Even though the case series is now wrapped up, the AJNR × RadDiscord collaboration is still very much active with lots of great resources available!

Inside the collaboration, you’ll find dedicated spaces for:
• Brain
• Spine
• AI
• Head & Neck
• Pediatrics
• And more!

Find it under the “Neuroradiology-AJNR Collaboration” section in RadDiscord. Come join us in looking at cases, articles, teaching resources, and ongoing community discussions.

[American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology @The_ASPNR]

Save the date for ASPNR 2027!
Join us in Miami Beach, Florida, January 21-24, 2027, for the ASPNR Annual Meeting.
Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for registration details.

#ASPNR27

[Yale Radiation Oncology Residency @YaleRadOnc]

Congratulations to our graduating chief residents! 🎓

We celebrated another outstanding class at Zeneli in New Haven, a favorite gathering spot for our trainees. Wishing all of our graduates success in their next chapters! 💙

#YaleRadOnc

[SPIN | Society of Pediatric Neuroimaging @spinacademics]

Join us for an engaging session on "MRI Physics – Principles and Clinical Applications" with Dr. Luca Pasquini.
📅 17 June 2026
🕙 10 AM EDT | 3 PM BST | 4 PM CET | 7:30 PM IST
🔗 Registration: https://t.co/ZqZZf5Gly3

[The American Society of Neuroradiology @TheASNR]

ASNR COTW # 299

Hx: NSCLC

NO SPOILERS! Give hints in the form of GIFs or answer poll. Answer in 24 hours.  

#neuro #neurorad #radres #FOAMed #FOAMrad #medtwitter #ASNRCOTW

[RadioGraphics @RadioGraphics]

🚨 New episode of the @RadioGraphics podcast is now available!🚨 Dr. Cai & Dr. Oleaga share insights on choosing a career in academic radiology, balancing clinical work, research, & education, & navigating the transition from trainee to attending https://t.co/eULmLU3MaU

[American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology @The_ASPNR]

It's time for ASPNR Gold Medal Award Nominations!!🏆🎖️This distinguished award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the field of pediatric neuroradiology. Please help us find the most deserving candidate and submit your nomination at: https://t.co/FrX0S0VDVn #PediNeuroRad

[ASHNR @ASHNRSociety]

#ASHNRCOTW 344: Swelling. Thx Dr. Wangaryattawanich 4 case! #ASHNR26

Answer w/ appropriate GIF only -- stay professional & don't spoil it!

@callyrobs @DShatzkes @CDP_Rad @rhwiggins
@nakoontz @KRileyMD @CMGlastonbury @tabby_kennedy @PhilipRChapman1 @cmtomblinson
@amyfjuliano @bpoliceni @MohitTCCNeuro @AshokSrini15 @KatieTraylorDO @CynXinWu

[RadCOREEssentials @Kenneth21655592]

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