Radiology

Raising the standard of care with the CAR’s CT accreditation program

Acquiring knowledge is often a critical first step in making meaningful change within a health care organization. The purpose of the CAR’s new CT Accreditation Program (CTAP) is to help organizations and facilities analyze data to better understand their own processes, policies, and technologies,...

Radiologists in Canada are using an AI-driven screening tool to improve population bone health

Osteoporosis is sometimes called the “silent thief”. Bones deteriorate over years, leading to low bone mineral density (BMD) and increased risk of fracture. Often, an osteoporotic fracture is the first sign of the disease. These fractures lead to reduced quality of life for patients...

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Creating meaningful impact with equity, diversity, and inclusion: An interview with Dr. Faisal Khosa

Dr. Faisal Khosa, a well know CAR member, graduated from medical school in Pakistan...

The evolution of radiology in Canadian healthcare

As the development of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to accelerate in the healthcare sector,...

Getting to the heart of it

Laura McArthur is used to saving lives – not having her life saved. The...

Clinical decision support can improve DI

Medical imaging is a cornerstone of patient care in Canada. Throughout healthcare, medical imaging...

New Interventional Radiology Suite is first in Canada

By Melissa Londono Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital officially unveiled its new Interventional Radiology...

Providing optimal radiology care in northern Quebec

Dr. Marie-Constance Lacasse, a dedicated CAR member and neuroradiologist at McGill University Health Centre...

Doubling access to medical imaging services in western York Region

By Christina Cindric When we think about going to a hospital for care, we...

Updating Diagnostic Imaging Referral Guidelines

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) working in collaboration with national medical bodies and...

Human vs artificial intelligence: How well does AI detect lung cancer?

By Eftyhia Helis What if a computer was better than a trained clinician for making...

Re-imagining radiology for the future, through a patient-centered lens

COVID-19 has profoundly affected patient access to the healthcare system in Canada. In response...

The use of artificial intelligence in radiology

By James Wysotski Radiologists in the Medical Imaging Department might get a new assistant in...

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Hospital partnership reaches innovative milestone in the management of electronic health records

The partnership between Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), Collingwood General and Marine Hospital...

Boost to nurse practitioner program supports primary health care

Fifteen more nurse practitioners (NPs) will be trained at the University of Victoria this...

New data: Canadian physicians embrace digital health tools

With the rise of physician burnout in the wake of the pandemic and ongoing...

Ensuring the right patient gets the right medication at the right time

Drip. Drip. Drip.  Simon is lying in a hospital bed after a successful abdominal surgery....