Canadian radiologists value MDT rounds for collaboration but face significant challenges. 93.8% feel undercompensated, 60% deal with last-minute cases, and only 6.2% have dedicated prep time.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251365205
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251365213
A study of 421 parathyroid scans shows higher calcium levels strongly predict positive results. Findings suggest need for tailored biochemical criteria between primary & secondary hyperparathyroidism.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251364714
Deep Learning-accelerated MRI matches or outperforms traditional pelvic scans while cutting scan time. Research shows superior image quality in most cases, better contrast ratio, and reduced artifacts.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251357790
New strategies aim to boost patient throughput despite limited resources, while calling for provincial & national policies to build sustainable radiology services for the future.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251361082
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251352840
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251356908
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251355866
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?
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08465371251360188
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08465371251340249
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08465371251335170
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371241301335
The February 2026 issue now available online! The CARJ is free to access for all CAR members.
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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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251365213
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251364714
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251357790
New strategies aim to boost patient throughput despite limited resources, while calling for provincial & national policies to build sustainable radiology services for the future.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251361082
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251352840
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251356908
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251355866
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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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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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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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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251352699
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251383887
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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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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251350085
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251346137
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.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08465371251387572
