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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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AI, sustainability, and efficiency took center stage in radiology in 2025.

The CARJ “Year in Review” highlights 10 impactful articles shaping the future of the field—and our planet. How do we evolve with AI while reducing our footprint?
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Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
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February 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Interventional neuro-oncology is reshaping cancer care with minimally invasive, image-guided techniques for brain, spine, and head-neck tumors. From embolization to targeted drug delivery, this evolving field is pushing boundaries.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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New CT-based score improves prediction of overall survival in adrenocortical carcinoma. By combining tumor shape, size, and ENSAT stage, it outperforms ENSAT alone in stratifying patient prognosis.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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The reporting of O-RADS risk category increased from <5% to 88% over a 16-month period with a high level of agreement among readers in assigning O-RADS risk category.

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February 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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The February 2026 issue now available online! The CARJ is free to access for all CAR members.
Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - Volume 77, Number 1
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January 29, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Discover how CT power-downs can save energy and costs!

Read the award-winning article! #Radiology #EnergySavings

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Quantitative Assessment of Computed Tomography Energy Use and Cost Savings Through Overnight and Weekend Power Down in a Radiology Department - Maura Brown, Eric Snelling, Moises De Alba, Ghazal Ebrah...
Purpose: To assess energy and cost savings when a CT scanner is powered down during overnight non-operational times compared with the CT scanner left on full po...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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MRI-guided prostate biopsies show 59% accuracy in detecting significant cancer. Higher success rates (74%) seen with PI-RADS 5 scores, elevated PSA density & ultrasound-visible lesions. Small lesions (<7mm) less likely to be cancer.

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January 26, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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Study of 421 parathyroid scans shows higher calcium levels strongly predict positive results. Male sex & younger age also linked. Findings suggest need for tailored biochemical criteria between primary & secondary hyperparathyroidism.

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January 24, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Deep Learning-accelerated MRI matches or outperforms traditional pelvic scans while cutting scan time by 50%! Research shows superior image quality in most cases, better contrast ratio, and reduced artifacts.

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January 23, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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New strategies aim to boost patient throughput despite limited resources, while calling for provincial & national policies to build sustainable radiology services for the future.

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January 23, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Dual-energy CT is transforming pancreatic imaging: enhancing contrast, reducing artifacts, and optimizing radiation dose. This review highlights its impact across tumor detection, trauma, and pancreatitis care.

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January 22, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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New in CARJ: CTA overestimates MCA M1 vessel diameter compared to DSA in stroke patients undergoing EVT. This modest discrepancy could impact device choice in borderline cases—radiologists should be aware.

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January 21, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Checkpoint inhibitors have transformed cancer care but assessing response is tricky. Pseudo-progression can mislead traditional RECIST criteria. This review demystifies iRECIST, offering tools to better evaluate immunotherapy outcomes.

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January 20, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Le CARJ a atteint un nouveau jalon cette année, terminant une année 2025 très réussie. Le CARJ avait reçu un record de 363 soumissions, le nombre total définitif étant susceptible d’être supérieur.

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Nouveau jalon atteint par le CARJ pour le nombre total de soumissions - Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR)
Le Journal de la CAR (CARJ) a atteint un nouveau jalon cette année, terminant une année 2025 très réussie. Le CARJ avait reçu un record de 363 soumissions, le
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January 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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The CARJ reached a new milestone this year, capping off a very successful 2025. In total, the CARJ received a record of 363 submissions.

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New Benchmark for Total Submissions Reached by the CARJ - Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR)
The CAR Journal (CARJ) reached a new milestone this year, capping off a very successful 2025. In total, the CARJ received a record of 363 submissions.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Japan's medical imaging revolution covers it all: Upright CT scans, AI breast/gynecologic cancer detection, advanced abdominal imaging with photon-counting CT, brain waste clearance research (glymphatic system), & Large Language Models transforming diagnostics.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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The ‘FLAIR motor’ sign—a loss of normal low signal in the precentral cortex on MRI—shows 86% sensitivity & 100% specificity for detecting adult hypoxic-ischemic brain injury after cardiac arrest. A reliable tool for early diagnosis.

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December 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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This review outlines the key imaging pitfalls in focal lesion detection and characterization due to diffuse liver disease and offers practical, evidence-based strategies to overcome them.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Radiomics shows promise for early detection of aggressive pancreatic cancer (PDAC) by extracting detailed imaging data. But challenges like image variability slow clinical use. Overcoming these barriers is key to improving survival through timely diagnosis.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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AI tools often misrepresent radiologists vs. medical radiation technologists—showing bias in roles, gender, & race. 82% of MRTs depicted correctly vs. only 56% of radiologists.

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November 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Breast MRI-guided biopsies of high T2 signal lesions found 20% malignancy, mainly DCIS & IDC. T2 hyperintensity alone isn’t enough to rule out cancer—age, kinetics, and clinical context matter.

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November 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Radiology decisions shape lives, but how often do we capture what patients feel and experience? Our review highlights why PROMs & are essential to bridge that gap, and how to make them work in radiology practice.

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November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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It's paradoxical that, as reliance upon and capabilities of radiological investigation grow, radiologists' direct interaction with patients and referring colleagues seems to be diminishing.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08465371251386863
The Radiologist as a Clinician
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November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Canadian radiology research drives patient care through innovation & teamwork. From lung nodule management to sports imaging & breast cancer screening, top universities like Dalhousie, UBC, Ottawa & Montréal lead global advances.

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November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Physicians in Canada are disproportionately concentrated in urban centers, with rural regions facing significant gaps in specialist care. The geo-spatial characteristics of IR in Canada have not been systematically studied.

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November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM