The CAR is here to support your continuing professional development (CPD) needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the cancellation of many medical education events, we know that our members are seeking alternative opportunities to continue their training pursuits and enhance their competencies and skills. Read More

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) has launched a call to action for COVID-19 related ideas called the Plan to Mobilize Industry to Fight COVID-19. ISED is asking companies, clinicians and researchers to share innovations/ideas that could help in the fight against COVID 19. Read More

The purpose of these recommendations is to provide guidance and information to the radiology community regarding the safe conduct of imaging and image-guided intervention in patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection. For more information regarding image-guided procedures you can refer to specific guidelines issued by the CAIR and the CAR. Read More

By Dr. Michael Patlas MD, FRCP, FASER FCAR FSAR These are difficult times for our healthcare system as a global pandemic sweeps the world. Reports of confirmed cases are on a steady incline and every day we are hearing more and more stories on impacted nations including our own. Radiologists have an important role to play in the diagnosis and assessment of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Read More

A normal chest CT scan cannot exclude the diagnosis of COVID-19 especially for patients with recent onset of symptoms. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the final diagnosis of COVID-19 infection should be confirmed by a positive RT-PCR test. Read More

In this unprecedented time, every action that we take now can have a profound impact on our patients, our colleagues, technologists and families. To comply with recommendations for social distancing in order to blunt the spread of COVID -19 (novel coronavirus) and avoid significant impact to our patients and staff, the CSBI and CAR recommend that all average risk and high-risk screening mammography, ultrasound and breast MRI be discontinued temporarily with immediate effect. These should be postponed for 6-8 weeks. Read More

This is your prime opportunity to learn and connect with radiology leaders from around the world. The CAR conference runs April 16-19, 2020, at Le Westin, Montreal. We’ve had a record number of registrants this year Read More

The Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CAR Journal) celebrates 70 years in 2020. The journal is dedicated to publishing articles on cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic radiology, as well as guidance on emerging techniques and technologies. Read More

The British Columbia Radiological Society (BCRS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Simon Bicknell has assumed the role of President until Dec 2021. He has been at Coastal Community of Care since 2002, centrally involved at Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) and North Shore Medical Imaging (outpatient community clinic) in North Vancouver while also travelling to Sechelt and Squamish/Whistler for provision of onsite radiology services. Read More

For the last four years, the CAR priority has been advocating and securing a federal investment in a medical imaging inventory across the country. As our members are aware, we had considerable movement in 2019, specifically during the federal election in October. Read More

For over a decade, Siemens Healthineers has been as CAR partner, providing support for many initiatives, including the CAR Annual Conference, the Canadian Reception at the RSNA and playing an active role in clinical decision support discussions. We are happy to announce that Siemens Healthineers is expanding this relationship and entering a corporate partnership with the CAR. Read More

The information presented in this article does not necessarily reflect the current CAR standards on breast imaging. To consult the CAR guidelines on breast imaging consult car.ca. Women with dense breasts have an increased risk of breast cancer, while dense breast tissue also decreases the sensitivity of mammography for detecting breast cancer. Read More

With the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) less than two months away, now is the time to register to reserve your spot. Read More

Adding to a group of distinguished corporate partners, and after years as a CAR sponsors, Bayer has now joined the CAR as a corporate partner. Read More

Meet one of the CAR’s newest board members representing Ontario, radiologist, Dr. Carlos Torres. Dr. Torres is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine and a staff neuroradiologist at The Ottawa Hospital. Read More

Come one, come all! Sign up for CAR 2020's CT colonography workshop, MSK workshop or CSTR 2020 today! Read More

I am confident with the direction that the CAR is heading and the progress that our association is making. Canadians have become more aware of the value of radiology and the role that radiologists play in the healthcare team. Read More

Since its first publication in 1950, the Canadian Association of Radiologist Journal (CAR Journal) has been dedicated to publishing articles on current, cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic radiology as well as guidance on emerging techniques and technologies. Read More

With over 300 presenters, Canadian radiologists certainly made their mark at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting. The RNSA is the largest conference for radiologists in the world. Read More

With a dedicated team of colleagues, Dr. Brian Archer has introduced endovascular stroke treatment for New Brunswick patients. In doing so, he has demonstrated what is possible for other small healthcare centres across Canada. Read More