In short A single contrast-enhanced CT delivers 15 to 45 g of iodine, with free iodide at 30 to 300 times the recommended daily intake1. Pooled prevalence of overt post-contrast …
Author: Josh Decker, MD
Board-certified radiologist, blogger, tech enthusiast, and clinician scientist working in Germany.
Radiation Risk by Sex: Why the Same CT Is Not the Same Risk
Effective dose is reported as one number in millisieverts and it is tempting to read it as the risk. It is not. Effective dose already contains tissue weighting factors, but …
When AI Reads the Easy Cases: Radiology’s Training Paradox
AI is absorbing the easy cases—exactly the cases radiology residents need to build pattern recognition. The first real-world clinical evidence of AI-induced deskilling has now been published. Program directors cannot delegate this one.
The Best Radiology Apps in 2026
A curated list of the radiology apps I actually keep installed in 2026 — focused on reference, learning, and guidelines. Free and freemium apps preferred.
Best Gifts for Radiologists in 2026
A board-certified radiologist’s honest gift guide — no novelty bone pens, no parking signs. Just things that actually get used.
Radiologist Work Hours and Job Satisfaction in 2026: What to Expect
How many hours do radiologists actually work? A board-certified radiologist gives an honest overview of radiologist work hours, scheduling, AI’s real impact, and what actually drives job satisfaction in 2026.
What Equipment Do Radiology Residents Actually Need?
Your program provides everything you need to function. But there is a real difference between functioning and being efficient. A practical guide from a board-certified radiologist on what radiology residents actually need.
Are We Overdosing Women with CT Contrast? What Our Data Showed
We found it by accident The finding did not come from a study designed to look for it. We were working on something else entirely: whether haemoglobin can be quantified …
Understanding mAs in Radiology: A Simple Explanation
Did you see the letters mAs mentioned on your radiology report? Or are you starting as a radiographer or radiology resident? This article explains what mAs in radiology stands for …
What Does Attenuation Mean in Radiology?
Have you ever read a radiology report of a CT scan or discussed such a case with a radiologist? If so, chances are high that you have read or heard …