CAR Journal
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The CAR Journal is a peer-reviewed, Medline-indexed publication that presents a scientific review of radiology and Canada's oldest specialty society journal
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🍼 Ultrasound is a safe, effective tool for evaluating the neonatal spine—ideal for detecting anomalies like tethered cord, syringomyelia, and more. This review highlights indications, techniques, and anatomy to guide early diagnosis.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251327867
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🎙️ Featured speaker: Cassandra Garcia

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Considering becoming a reviewer or getting more involved with peer review?

@journals.sagepub.com offers a free webinar to guide you through the process of conducting peer review, including how to get started, basic principles of reviewing articles, and what journal editors expect from reviewers.⬇️
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🌱 Interventional radiology is resource-intensive—but there's room to go green. From cutting energy use to reducing waste, this review highlights practical steps IR can take toward sustainability.

🔗 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251326793
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🧠 A GTA survey shows physicians prefer structured over free-text radiology reports—especially for CTA Head & Neck. But some still value free-text flexibility. Time to develop reporting guidelines to boost clarity & care.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251328260
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📊 Adherence to STARD 2015 in diagnostic accuracy imaging studies has improved—from 55% in 2016 to 61% in 2024—but reporting remains incomplete.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251324090
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Radiology contributes up to 1% of global GHG emissions. As imaging demand rises, so must our commitment to sustainability. Planetary health must guide how we image, lead, and adapt. It’s time for climate-conscious radiology. 🌍💡

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251322733
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Deep learning-based contrast boosting (DL-CB) enhances image quality & measurement reliability in low-contrast media CT for pre-TAVR—offering a safer option for patients with renal dysfunction, without the need for dual-energy CT.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08465371251322054
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Deep Learning-Based Contrast Boosting in Low-Contrast Media Pre-TAVR CT Imaging
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🌍 Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. Rising temps threaten health & healthcare systems. Radiology can play a vital role in understanding & responding to climate impacts while striving for sustainable care delivery.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251322762
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LLMs with RAG boost adherence to Canadian radiology guidelines for incidental hepatobiliary findings, improving accuracy (up to 97%) without slowing response times. RAG shows promise for enhancing evidence-based clinical decisions.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251323124
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This review explores how to make oncologic imaging more sustainable: reduce low-value scans, cut waste, optimize AI use, and lower travel emissions—all while keeping patient outcomes front and center. ♻️🩻

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251323107
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An AI tool predicting ED disposition in CAP patients via chest X-rays showed consistent performance in retrospective & prospective validation (AUC 67%).

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251320938
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The purpose of this study was to confirm the association of a pre-biopsy PET/CT scan with a higher diagnostic rate for CT-guided lung biopsy, assess the association with post-biopsy complications, and identify alternate safer sites.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371241306731
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Neurosonography is essential for rapid evaluation of neonatal brain pathologies. This review emphasizes its clinical applications in pediatric care, from identifying scalp lesions to detecting cerebrovascular abnormalities. 🧠🍼

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371241308849
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The Osteoporosis Canada clinical practice guideline was updated in 2023. This review discusses the FRAXTM risk calculation tool, and how transition to FRAX-based reporting can be accommodated in a radiology workflow.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371241307945
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In jurisdictions where 2-D mammography is used for screening and surveillance, and where access to supplemental screening is limited, ultrasound can play a significant role for women with categories c and d densities with a high ICDR.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251318578
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The study highlights variability in how primary care providers in BC utilize BI-RADS density scores reported on normal mammograms of average-risk, asymptomatic patients.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371241306737
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Dual-energy and spectral photon-counting CT, new applications of artificial intelligence and image rendering often in combination with imaging biomarkers, hold considerable promise in addressing the challenges faced by pancreatic tumors.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08465371251319965
CT Imaging of the Pancreas: A Review of Current Developments and Applications
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New evidence supports using CT/MRI LI-RADS for all at-risk patients—regardless of age, sex, cirrhosis, or HBV status. A meta-analysis of 23 studies shows consistent HCC associations across major features. 📊🧠

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371241306297
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This review summarizes the current applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in acute thoracic imaging, highlighting its strengths, limitations and future research opportunities.

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https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251322705
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Acute Thoracic Imaging
Hayley Briody, Kate Hanneman, and Michael N. Patlas
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View the latest publications, position statements, guidelines in development, and more in our latest Clinical Practice Update.

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Consultez les dernières publications, les énoncés de position, les lignes directrices en cours d'élaboration, et plus encore dans notre dernier mise à jour des pratiques cliniques.

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‪READ: New evidence suggests this streamlined imaging technique without contrast might be just as effective as traditional methods, while being safer and more cost-efficient! While more #research is needed, early results are promising.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251342706
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Successful leadership in academic radiology means striking a balance between clinical expertise, strong organizational skills, strategic vision, and innovative thinking.

Read more from Dr. Gilles Soulez and Dr. Philippe Soyer.

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