Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes最新文献

{"title":"Increasing Diversity in Canadian Radiology: From the Hiring Process to Needed Active Retention Efforts.","authors":"Andrea S Doria, Faisal Khosa, Souleymane Maiga, Maura Brown, Barakat Momh, Kate Hanneman, Kaitlin Zaki-Metias, Phyllis Glanc, Elka Miller, Jean Seely, Paula Cashin, Charlotte J Yong-Hing, Tracey Hillier","doi":"10.1177/08465371241253244","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08465371241253244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Canadian Association of Radiologists supports equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in employment. It is imperative that institutions implement recruitment and retention practices to ensure a diverse workforce. This requires considerable attention to each step in the process, including the job posting, candidate search, hiring committee composition, interviews, hiring decision, and retention and promotion. Job postings must be widely distributed and visible to underrepresented groups. The candidate search should be completed by a diverse committee with expertise in EDI. All committee members must complete EDI and anti-bias training and conduct a broad search that ensures underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Interviews must be offered to all candidates. The hiring decision must avoid the use of subjective criteria. Recruitment of members of underrepresented groups ensures a diverse workforce, and organizations should commit resources to the retention and promotion of these members. Mentorship programs must be implemented and incentives provided to faculty members to serve as mentors. Transparent guidelines for promotion made universally available on department or institution websites. Recruiting a diverse workforce in Medical Imaging will only be achieved if EDI are central to the organization's goals and strategic plan. All organizational policies, practices, and procedures must be reviewed with an intersectional lens to identify potential gaps, areas for improvement, and areas of strength in the recruitment and retention of members of underrepresented groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":55290,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes","volume":" ","pages":"735-742"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140946604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Radiology Training Amidst Resource Limitations: Leveraging Resident Involvement: A Response to Establishing and Leading a 3D Postprocessing Radiology Lab.","authors":"Santiago Aristizabal, Manuela Gallo, Daniela Moncada-Mejia, Bibiana Pinzón","doi":"10.1177/08465371241253975","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08465371241253975","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55290,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes","volume":" ","pages":"954"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140961038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Applied Mathematics Revolution in Interventional Radiology.","authors":"Francois H Cornelis, Sylvain Guinebert, Sylvain Bodard","doi":"10.1177/08465371241264184","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08465371241264184","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55290,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes","volume":" ","pages":"708-709"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141753437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Climate Change, Health Equity, and Environmentally Sustainable Radiology.","authors":"Kate Hanneman, Elsie T Nguyen, Ania Kielar","doi":"10.1177/08465371241274183","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08465371241274183","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55290,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes","volume":" ","pages":"957"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141918191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reproducibility of MRI Diagnosis of Female Genital Anomalies.","authors":"Al Shaimaa Fathi Elshetry, Mostafa Mohamad Assy, Nesma Adel Zaid, Rabab Mahmoud El-Fawakry, Mohamed Hesham Saleh Saleh Radwan, Enas Mahmoud Hamed","doi":"10.1177/08465371241252793","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08465371241252793","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> To assess and compare intrareader and interreader reproducibility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnosis of female genital anomalies (FGAs) using the American Society for Reproductive Medicine-Mullerian anomalies classification 2021 (ASRM-MAC 2021) and European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology-European Society for Gynecological Endoscopy (ESHRE-ESGE) 2016 classification. <b>Methods:</b> In this retrospective study, we searched our electronic MRI database from April 2021 to September 2023, selecting MRI studies with FGAs. Seventy-six consecutive studies were included and reviewed by 4 independent radiologists using both classifications. Studies were re-evaluated after 1 month. Reproducibility was assessed using kappa (κ) scores with 95% confidence intervals (CI). <b>Results:</b> Intrareader agreement for MRI diagnosis of FGAs was substantial to excellent, with κ scores ranging from 0.684 (95% CI, 0.534-0.834) to 0.985 (95% CI, 0.963-1.01) using the ASRM-MAC 2021 and from 0.743 (95% CI, 0.621-0.865) to 0.846 (95% CI, 0.719-0.973) using the ESHRE-ESGE 2016 classification. Pairwise interreader agreement was higher with the ASRM-MAC 2021, ranging from moderate (κ = 0.491; 95% CI, 0.341-0.642) to substantial (κ = 0.709; 95% CI, 0.597-0.821), compared to the ESHRE-ESGE 2016 classification, with weak (κ = 0.080; 95% CI, 0.068-0.228) to moderate (κ = 0.511; 95% CI, 0.344-0.678) agreement. Overall interreader agreement was moderate for both classifications (κ = 0.599; 95% CI, 0.562-0.638 for ASRM-MAC 2021 and κ = 0.429; 95% CI, 0.396-0.463 for ESHRE-ESGE 2016 classification), but with significant differences (non-overlapping CIs). <b>Conclusion:</b> The intrareader reproducibility was high for both classifications, whereas the interreader reproducibility was higher using the ASRM-MAC 2021, highlighting the impact of classification criteria on the reproducibility of MRI diagnosis of FGAs.</p>","PeriodicalId":55290,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes","volume":" ","pages":"805-814"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141096960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Novel Use of Fractal Analysis for Quantifying Polymethylmethacrylate Distribution Patterns in Osteoporotic and Malignant Vertebral Compression Fractures Following Vertebroplasty.","authors":"Mehran Nasralla, Shahriar Islam, Diana Vucevic, Kieran Murphy","doi":"10.1177/08465371241256908","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08465371241256908","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> Fractal analysis is a mathematical tool which allows the evaluation of complex microstructural features within materials that cannot be expressed in traditional geometric terms. The purpose of this study is to quantify the differences in polymethylmethacrylate intravertebral cement spatial distribution patterns following vertebroplasty using fractal analysis through the examination of osteoporotic and malignant compression fractures. <b>Methods:</b> Frontal and lateral post-vertebroplasty radiographs were evaluated from 29 patients with osteoporotic and malignant compression fractures who underwent vertebroplasty. The individually treated vertebra were divided into osteoporotic (n = 35) and malignant groups (n = 41). Images underwent segmentation, thresholding, and binarization prior to fractal analysis. Fractal dimension and lacunarity values were derived from the region of interest in treated vertebrae using the \"box-counting\" and \"gliding-box\" techniques respectively using ImageJ. The mean values of both parameters were compared between the 2 groups. <b>Results:</b> The mean fractal dimension was significantly higher in the malignant vertebral compression fracture group (1.53 ± 0.08) compared to the osteoporotic group (1.34 ± 0.17; <i>P</i> < .001). Similarly, mean lacunarity values were significantly higher in the malignant fracture group (0.50 ± 0.09) compared to the osteoporotic group (0.37 ± 0.10; <i>P</i> < .001). <b>Conclusions:</b> Fractal dimension and lacunarity values of cement spatial distribution patterns obtained from the post-vertebroplasty radiographs can differentiate between benign osteoporotic and malignant vertebral compression fractures. This novel technique may be useful for evaluating cement spatial distribution patterns in spine augmentation procedures, although further research is warranted in this area.</p>","PeriodicalId":55290,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes","volume":" ","pages":"887-894"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141302182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Robotics and Radiology.","authors":"Hannah Hughes, Michael N Patlas","doi":"10.1177/08465371241260214","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08465371241260214","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55290,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes","volume":" ","pages":"695-696"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141302183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"R₂* Impact on Hepatic Fat Quantification With a Commercial Single Voxel Technique at 1.5 and 3.0 T.","authors":"Véronique Fortier, Ahmed Mohamed, Evan McNabb, Jérémy Dana, Rita Zakarian, Ives R Levesque, Caroline Reinhold","doi":"10.1177/08465371241255896","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08465371241255896","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Rationale and Objectives:</b> Fat quantification accuracy using a commercial single-voxel high speed T₂-corrected multi-echo (HISTO) technique and its robustness to R₂* variations at 3.0 T, such as those introduced by iron in liver, has not been fully established. This study evaluated HISTO at 3.0 T and sought to reproduce results at 1.5 T. <b>Methods:</b> Phantoms were prepared with a range of fat content and R₂*. Data were acquired at 1.5 T and 3.0 T, using HISTO and a Dixon technique. Fat quantification accuracy was evaluated as a function of R₂*. The patient study included 239 consecutive patients. Data were acquired at 1.5 T or 3.0 T, using HISTO and Dixon techniques. The techniques were compared using Bland-Altman plots. Bias significance was evaluated using a one-sample <i>t</i>-test. <b>Results:</b> In phantoms, HISTO was accurate within 10% up to a R₂* of 100 s^-1 at both field strengths, while Dixon was accurate within 10% where R₂* was accurately quantified (up to 350 s^-1 at 1.5 T, and 550 s^-1 at 3.0 T). In patients, where R₂* was <100 s^-1, fat quantification from both techniques agreed at 1.5 T (<i>P</i> = .71), but not at 3.0 T (<i>P</i> = .007), with a bias <1%. <b>Conclusion:</b> Results suggest that HISTO is reliable when R₂* is <100 s^-1, corresponding to patients with at most mild liver iron overload, and that it should be used with caution when R₂* is >100 s^-1. Dixon should be preferred for hepatic fat quantification due to its robustness to R₂* variations.</p>","PeriodicalId":55290,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes","volume":" ","pages":"838-846"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141238404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Medical Radiation Technologist's Role in Increasing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Radiology Department.","authors":"Yousif Al-Naser, Sonali Sharma, Michael N Patlas, Charlotte Yong-Hing","doi":"10.1177/08465371241254967","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08465371241254967","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55290,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes","volume":" ","pages":"693-694"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140946589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editor's Corner: November 2024.","authors":"Mostafa Alabousi, Abdullah Alabousi, Michael N Patlas","doi":"10.1177/08465371241264795","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08465371241264795","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55290,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes","volume":"75 4","pages":"697-699"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142395482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}