Overwhelmed by Choices

M Castillo - American Journal of Neuroradiology, 2013 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
“Choice” is defined as the ability to exercise control, and whether we are able to truly choose
is greatly affected by the initial perception of being able to do so. If one believes in having …

Crossing the Rubicon

M Castillo - American Journal of Neuroradiology, 2015 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
If you commit a crime, it is well-known that it is better to face the judge in the morning than
later in the day. Studies show that criminals are less likely to be convicted if their case is …

[PDF][PDF] A clear and present danger?

DM Yousem - AJNR: American Journal of Neuroradiology, 2001 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
AJNR: 22, October 2001 EDITORIALS 1635 and supported. In other cases, strains are
created by the variance in long-term goals set by divisions within our society. Outside threats …

The Winds of Change

M Castillo - American Journal of Neuroradiology, 2015 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
As of May 2014, the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) had 702 women members.
Although it is difficult to determine who the first women neuroradiologists were, ASNR's data …

Confronting My Bias

MB Richie - JAMA neurology, 2019 - jamanetwork.com
It was a decidedly moderate dayon the neurology service when I learned I had gender bias. I
was sitting in my windowed office, gently glowing after making a challenging radiologic …

Farewell to Companions

L Solymosi - Clinical Neuroradiology, 2023 - Springer
This year three neuroradiologists who made a lasting contribution to the field of
neuroradiology passed away. All three belonged to my generation who, although they have …

Boosting your brain, part 1: the couch potato

M Castillo - American Journal of Neuroradiology, 2013 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
The issue of failing memory worries us all, particularly as we get older. The treacherous
nature of memory and its distortions caused by advancing age have been dealt with in …

A Funeral for a Neurologist

ST Carmichael - JAMA neurology, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
This year brought the funeral of a neurologist. Family members talked about his life, his
experiences, his role in their development, his job as a physician and a community member …

Do You Need a Coach? I Do

M Castillo - American Journal of Neuroradiology, 2015 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
900th invited lecture. Those who were there witnessed what I think were 2 unexceptional
lectures. Why? I practiced each about 10 times before the meeting and thought I knew them …

A call to action: maintain your happiness, be generous!

M Castillo - American Journal of Neuroradiology, 2014 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
Generosity comes in many flavors: the giving of time, re-sources, goods, and, of course,
money. No matter what is given, Americans are considered to be most generous. With …