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
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Statement on the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care (CTFPHC) 2018 Updated Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening
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
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
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
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
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
The CAR held its 5th biannual national Mammography Accreditation Program’s reviewer training in Edmonton on November 4th. We were pleased to welcome 18 of our 25 MAP reviewers to the course. Read More