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The 2019 Federal Election – Advocating for investments in diagnostic imaging

August 19, 2019

As we gear up for the 2019 federal election (October 21), the CAR has been working on our advocacy strategy for medical imaging in Canada. Our members know that investments in medical imaging capital equipment have been lacklustre over the last few years. Read More

CAR’s Position on POCUS

August 19, 2019

The use of ultrasound by clinical specialties outside of radiology has been steadily increasing. In 2013, the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) published a position statement on "non-imager" use of ultrasound. Read More

Value of Radiology Part II – Excessive Wait Times for Medical Imaging Hurts Canadians in More Ways than One

July 17, 2019

CAR members know too well that when patients wait for diagnostic imaging it is emotionally draining for them as well as their families. Everyone knows someone that is waiting for care and may miss work but how much does it cost? Read More

Position statement on Mammographic Breast Density and Supplemental Screening

July 16, 2019

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging (CSBI) recently released a position statement on Breast Density and Supplemental Screening. This position statement was developed in response to increased media attention on mammographic breast density, as well as North American legislative changes. Read More

Update on CSBI Initiatives – Message from CSBI President

February 25, 2019

It has been a busy year for the CSBI. As you are likely aware, we have reached beyond the 100 mark for membership. Last December 2018 we reached 116 CSBI members. We now have our own website and social media presence on Twitter, which is helping with exposure. I am proud to share on behalf of the CSBI board some highlights of accomplishments and upcoming events. Read More

Statement on the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care (CTFPHC) 2018 Updated Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening

February 25, 2019

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) supports the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging (CSBI) in expressing serious concern regarding the recently released 2018 Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care (CTFPHC) updated guidelines for breast cancer screening. Read More

CAR members featured in Maclean’s special section on cancer care in Canada

March 27, 2018

Maclean’s magazine recently featured a special section on the advancements in cancer care in Canada. Three prominent CAR members were asked to contribute their expertise on how their patients benefit from the latest trends in medical imaging cancer screening. Read More

CAR holds symposium on diagnostic imaging referrals and appropriateness

February 13, 2018

On Monday January 29, 2018, as part of our ongoing work on diagnostic imaging (DI) referral guidelines and quality improvement, the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) convened a symposium on diagnostic imaging referral guidelines, appropriateness, and computerized clinical decision support systems (CDS). Read More

Gadolinium deposition in the brain – upcoming CAR member feedback

February 13, 2018

The CAR’s Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents Use and Advisory Committee will soon be posting a draft document - Gadolinium Deposition in the Brain: A systematic review of existing guidelines and policy statement - for member review prior to official CAR adoption and publication. Read More

New CAR guidelines for use of gadolinium-based contrast agents in kidney disease

December 14, 2017

The CAR is pleased to announce the publication of Gadolinium-based contrast agents in kidney disease: A comprehensive review and clinical practice guideline issued by the Canadian Association of Radiology with the support of the Canadian Society of Nephrology. Read More

CAR holds bi-annual training session for mammography accreditation reviewers