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Emerging CCTA research affirms the importance of going beyond LDL reduction in the evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic coronary syndrome.

While there are pros and cons to consider, offering a direct pay service for second opinions on imaging may emerge as a viable, middleman-free alternative for radiologists.

A go-getter spirit, positive energy and willingness to help and learn are keys to collegial respect and propelling your career in the field.

The role of the radiologist is shifting, not into obsolescence but more of an architect of AI implementation and workflow orchestration in a continuously evolving health-care system.

Easily digestible formats, bullet points and summaries aside, say what you need to say in radiology reports.

The benefits of photon-counting CT via ultra-high spatial resolution, reduced blooming artifacts and high temporal resolution allow characterization with confidence in coronary stent assessment.

Preventative tactics, measured responses and knowing when to defend yourself may all come into play when dealing with a colleague known for underhanded and deceptive behavior.

Are we overestimating the capacity of AI to address the ambiguity inherent to real-world medicine?

While there are a variety of factors to consider with any job switch, there is a fair amount of leverage in one’s favor given the hot job market in radiology.

New research demonstrates the capability of photon-counting CT to go beyond stenosis and inflammation to offer precision mapping insights into the individualized metabolic activity of carotid perivascular adipose tissue.

Positioning oneself to provide a seasoned alternative to the shortcomings of AI may help future proof more of a long game in the radiology field.

While worklist demands and a reluctance to bruise the egos of colleagues may conspire against it, obtaining prior imaging often yields a treasure trove of information.

Amid rapidly rising imaging volume and worklist juggling, time is the most precious commodity when navigating requests from referrers for more information.

A willingness to embrace self-reflection and due consideration of radiology and broader health care news, trends and perspectives — no matter how uncomfortable they make you — may help prevent you from being locked into a radiology bubble.

Is it more advantageous to acknowledge your weaknesses in radiology?

Outside of a legitimate concern over lingering symptoms, this author suggests that self-imaging may be more of an indulgent exercise to ease the inner hypochondriac of physicians.

Whether it’s assuming an annual pay increase or assuming that AI won’t affect one’s job, the old adage that the only guarantee in life is change remains the more reliable truth.

While tempting albeit questionable opportunities may arise periodically that may help offset reimbursement cuts, honesty remains the higher form of currency.

If you knew the daily level of challenges a radiology supervisor or manager encounters, would you still aspire to the role?

Are non-physicians playing around with your radiology reporting macros?

Whether it’s a home gym, a healthy diet or a prudent approach to savings and eventual retirement, there are key ‘assets’ that can help sustain a strong quality of life.

While some job offers may sound very tempting, savvy radiologists ask prospective employers to show more than the money in order to assess a potential jump for a new gig.

Is the current OLA process a viable alternative for assessing our skills?

How active are you in steering your career course in radiology?

Catch up on the most well-read Eric Postal, M.D.-penned radiology blogs from 2025.

What behaviors and aptitudes for learning may be conducive to a future career in radiology?

Savvy negotiating for a new radiology gig requires a deft blend of flexibility and problem solving, and a willingness to walk away if you’re not seeing the same attributes on the other side of the table.

While negativity may seem pervasive at times in health care, staying centered and above the fray keeps us focused on our mission of patient care.