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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The CARJ has exciting opportunities to gain hands-on experience in academic publishing with the Editor-in-Training position and the Reviewer Mentorship Program. Deadlines: Editor-in-Training: Sep 1 Reviewer Mentorship Program: Sep 15 🔗 bit.ly/4y3L7Ai @caradiologists.bsky.social

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This study used a pre- and post-survey design to evaluate the program’s impact on self-reported interview preparedness across 5 annual cycles (2022-2026). journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Pancreatic cystic lesions are increasingly encountered in clinical practice, representing a spectrum of entities ranging from benign to malignant lesions. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This review provides a comprehensive imaging-based overview of the most common acute non-traumatic urinary tract emergencies. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The CAR Journal (CARJ) and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Michael Patlas are pleased to announce this year's selection for the Editor's Award for Best Paper! Congratulations to all the authors involved. Read the winning paper bit.ly/4zpspV0 @caradiologists.bsky.social

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This meta-review aims to evaluate meta-analyses on adherence of diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) studies to the STAndards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (STARD) 2015 checklist. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Climate-driven warming is projected to increase emergency imaging utilization, emphasizing the need for climate-informed radiology planning and the integration of adaptation and mitigation strategies to sustain health system capacity. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Up to 15% of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhages have negative initial imaging. We review what to do next — pitfalls, rare aneurysms, and repeat imaging. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Out of 535 publications, environmental sustainability in radiology shows rapid growth and increasing collaboration. Adaptation is empirically mature, mitigation is advancing, and resilience remains a critical gap for future research. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our study found no added benefit of routine surveillance mammography in the autologous reconstructed breast after mastectomy, while highlighting the importance of contralateral breast screening and individualized follow-up. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Souligne des pairs évaluateurs exceptionnels qui contribuent à améliorer la qualité de la recherche en radiologie, la rigueur scientifique et l'excellence des publications. Félicitations à tous !

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The CAR Journal (CARJ) Outstanding Reviewers Awards recognize exceptional peer reviewers advancing radiology research quality, scientific rigor, and publishing excellence. Congratulations to everyone!

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In this single-center retrospective cohort, one-third of thyroid nodules remained nondiagnostic after repeat FNA, with older age and cystic or mixed composition linked to higher likelihood of a nondiagnostic result. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Venting PTEG provides effective and durable gastrointestinal decompression in MBO patients unsuitable for percutaneous gastrostomy, with rapid symptom relief, a favourable safety profile, and catheter function generally maintained. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

ACC is a rare and aggressive malignancy arising from the adrenal cortex. This tumor shows suggestive imaging features on CT, which include a large size, internal heterogeneity and various degrees of internal necrosis. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

HCC has an uneven global distribution and a higher incidence in males. The LI-RADS is a standardized imaging framework for HCC diagnosis. It is unclear whether the evidence used to inform LI-RADS reflects the global burden of HCC. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Given the overlap in populations of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women at risk for cardiovascular disease, there is an opportunity to use BAC to identify women at increased cardiovascular risk. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

How do radiology departments stay high-performing without burning out their people? In this paper, we propose distributed servant leadership as a practical model for building adaptable, inclusive, and purpose-driven radiology teams. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

In a review of after-hours pediatric head trauma CT, most scans were normal. Findings support improved adherence to PECARN Pediatric Head Injury Prediction Rule while highlighting higher diagnostic yield in children <2. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

A CT signature based on three reproducible imaging features can help distinguish pancreatic adenosquamous cell carcinoma from pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The 2024 AAST-OIS revision for pancreatic trauma prioritizes direct main pancreatic duct evaluation with advanced imaging to improve injury grading accuracy, outcome prediction. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Technical and interpretative pitfalls can bias visual or quantitative assessment, leading to overestimation or underestimation of stenosis. These errors influence clinical decision-making, downstream testing, and patient management. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Recognizing the inherent limitations of CCTA and employing a systematic, structured interpretive approach are essential for preserving its high diagnostic accuracy and ensuring optimal patient care. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Financial decisions shape radiology practice. A new article in CARJ examines how understanding risk, value, and capital allocation can help radiologists engage more effectively in leadership and system-level decision-making. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Nearly 20% of patients in Nova Scotia traveled farther than necessary for outpatient MRI examinations, generating substantial avoidable emissions. Aligning MRI service distribution with population density could lessen the environmental impact of medical imaging. bit.ly/4eK1HwQ

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This study compares the incidence and imaging characteristics of non-malignant changes (NMC) versus LTP after renal ablation. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We have BIG news 🗞️ The CARJ is proud to announce the 2026 Impact Factor is 4.0💥 This marks a major increase from previous scores: 2.9 (2024) 📈 3.7 (2025) 📈 4.0 (2026) 😲 @caradiologists.bsky.social

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Canadian Association of Radiologists @caradiologists.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Dr. Michael Patlas, @carjournal.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief, and Dr. Alison Harris, CAR President, at the U of T celebration. ✨️

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This guideline presents Part IV of the @caradiologists.bsky.social Practice Guidelines on Breast Imaging and Intervention and addresses breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 1/

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

This guideline presents Part III of the @caradiologists.bsky.social Practice Guidelines on Breast Imaging and Intervention and focuses on breast ultrasound. Recommendations address the diagnostic, supplemental screening, and interventional roles of ultrasound. 🔗 bit.ly/4annOYE

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This guideline presents Part II of the @caradiologists.bsky.social Practice Guidelines on Breast Imaging and Intervention and addresses the clinical application of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM). Read 📒 bit.ly/3QwzwJL Also in Clinical Companion 📱 bit.ly/4x6tK1U

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Part I of the @caradiologists.bsky.social Practice Guidelines on Breast Imaging and Intervention and focuses on mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) ⬇️ bit.ly/4ugxGdK

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of MRI for paediatric appendicitis and its role in reducing negative appendicectomy rates (NAR). journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🚨 GUIDELINE ALERT 🚨 The @caradiologists.bsky.social Practice Guidelines for Breast Imaging and Intervention are now available online! This 5-part series offers recommendations for different modalities of breast imaging and intervention. ⬇️

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

NOW PUBLISHED 📝 @caradiologists.bsky.social/BRC Recommendations for the Management of Axillary Lymphadenopathy Following COVID-19 Vaccination car.ca/wp-content/u...

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Despite their characteristic features such as microcystic or honeycomb appearance, central scar, or lobulated margins, SCAs can display a range of morphologies, complicating their diagnosis and leading to potential confusion with premalignant or malignant lesions. bit.ly/4uAz8sk

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Call is among the most challenging aspects of radiology residency, fostering both knowledge development and decision-making under pressure. This study explores the perceptions of resident call across Canadian radiology programs. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

This study introduces a semi-supervised deep learning (DL) model to automate BAC severity grading, enhance cross-system generalizability, and align with clinical consensus. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) improves detection & characterization of invasive lobular cancer (ILC) compared to conventional methods. Radiologists must be familiar with ILC on CEM to facilitate accurate interpretation. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Change management research provides a practical vocabulary and set of concepts that can help radiology leaders design and sequence change more effectively. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We’ve taken the @caradiologists.bsky.social Clinical Practice Guidelines you trust and transformed them into a high-speed tool for your workstation and smartphone. 📱

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Thanks to everyone on the CARJ Editorial Board for their incredible dedication 📑 @caradiologists.bsky.social

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

This study aimed to evaluate whether virtual reality (VR) simulations could familiarize children with the MRI experience to enable awake scans without anesthesia. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This study aimed to evaluate the ability of Rho to prospectively identify patients at-risk for low bone mineral density (BMD) from standard x-rays, its adoption rate by radiologists, and acceptance by primary care providers (PCPs). journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

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CAR Journal @carjournal.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Burnout rates are high among radiology residents. Top factors driving burnout include time, extra duties, and perceived lack of knowledge. A multi-faceted approach in burnout interventions was applied within a large Canadian residency program. bit.ly/3PiNZIw

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