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Predatory Publishing: A Sinister, Brave New World
Fraud is the daughter of greed.John Grant (b. 1933), British novelistRather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.Sophocles (497-406 BC), Greek dramatist (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - October 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Peter L. Munk, Wilfred W.C. Peh Tags: Editorial / Éditorial Source Type: research

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Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - October 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Adverse Reactions to Contrast Material: A Canadian Update
Imaging techniques frequently employ contrast agents to improve image resolution and enhance pathology detection. These gadolinium- and iodine-based media, although generally considered safe, are associated with a number of adverse effects ranging from mild to severe. Reactions are classified as either anaphylactoid ( “anaphylaxis-like”) or nonanaphylactoid, depending on a number of elements that will be reviewed. Herein, we have summarized predisposing risk factors for adverse events resulting from the use of contrast, their associated pathophysiological mechanisms as well as known prophylaxis for the antitr eatment o...
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - October 12, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Alexander Morzycki, Anuj Bhatia, Kieran Murphy Tags: Critically Appraised Topic / Évaluation critique Source Type: research

Imaging Findings in Elder Abuse: A Role for Radiologists in Detection
Emergency department assessment represents a critical but often missed opportunity to identify elder abuse, which is common and has serious consequences. Among emergency care providers, diagnostic radiologists are optimally positioned to raise suspicion for mistreatment when reviewing imaging of geriatric injury victims. However, little literature exists describing relevant injury patterns, and most radiologists currently receive neither formal nor informal training in elder abuse identification. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - October 12, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Natalie Z. Wong, Tony Rosen, Allen M. Sanchez, Elizabeth M. Bloemen, Kevin W. Mennitt, Keith Hentel, Refky Nicola, Kieran Murphy, Veronica M. LoFaso, Neal E. Flomenbaum, Mark S. Lachs Tags: Trauma and Emergency Room Imaging / L'imagerie des urgences et des traumatismes Source Type: research

Departmental h-Index: Evidence for Publishing Less?
The h-index is an established method for determining an individual faculty member's impact on the scientific literature. The purpose of this study was to measure and describe over time the combined h-index of a large university medical imaging department. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - October 10, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Pascal N. Tyrrell, Alan R. Moody, J. Oscar C. Moody, Neda Ghiam Tags: Education and Training / Formation et perfectionnement professionnel Source Type: research

Multidetector Computed Tomographic Angiography Imaging of Congenital Pulmonary Venous Anomalies: A Pictorial Review
Congenital pulmonary venous anomalies are not uncommon that can occur either in isolation or in association with different forms of congenital heart disease. Clinical presentation of these anomalies may vary from the relatively benign single anomalous partial pulmonary venous return to life-threatening critical obstructed total anomalous pulmonary venous return. Accurate delineation of these anomalies and accompanied cardiovascular anomalies are crucial to guide decision making in these patients. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - October 5, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Aysel T ürkvatan, Alper Güzeltaş, Hasan Tahsin Tola, Yakup Ergül Tags: Thoracic and Cardiac Imaging / Imagerie cardiaque et imagerie thoracique Source Type: research

Evaluation of Knee Pain in Athletes: A Radiologist's Perspective
Lower limb injuries account for most of all injuries suffered by athletes and the knee joint accounts for over half of these. The etiology of knee pain is multifactorial; a good history focusing on the mechanism of injury and the chronicity of pain is extremely useful in correlating with radiologic findings and establishing a clinically meaningful diagnosis. This review article will discuss several important and common causes of acute and chronic knee pain in athletes, focusing on their mechanism of injury and site of pain as well as their salient imaging findings. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - September 23, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Umer Salati, Orla Doody, Peter Munk, William Torreggiani Tags: Musculoskeletal Radiology / Radiologies musculo-squelettique Source Type: research

Preoperative Imaging in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Literature Review  and Recommendations
Primary hyperparathyroidism is the third most common endocrine disorder after diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism, and affects an estimated 0.3% of the general population [1,2]. Approximately 90% of such patients are subsequently found to have a single parathyroid adenoma, 10% are found to have multigland hyperplasia or multiple adenomas, and the rare patient is found to have parathyroid carcinoma [3]. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - September 23, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Stephen Liddy, Daniel Worsley, William Torreggiani, John Feeney Tags: Nuclear Medicine / M édecine nucléaire Source Type: research

Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cholesteatoma Using PROPELLER at 1.5T: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of the diffusion-weighted periodically rotated overlapping parallel lines with enhanced reconstruction (PROPELLER) technique in the detection of cholesteatoma at our institution with surgical confirmation in all cases. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - September 9, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Sharon E. Clarke, Dipan Mistry, Talal AlThubaiti, M. Naeem Khan, David Morris, Manohar Bance Tags: Neuroradiology / Neuroradiologie Source Type: research

How Well Are We Respecting Patient Privacy in Medical Imaging? Lessons Learnt From a Departmental Audit
Preservation of patient privacy and dignity are basic requirements for all patients visiting a hospital. The purpose of this study was to perform an audit of patients' satisfaction with privacy whilst in the Department of Medical Imaging (MI) at the Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - September 6, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Marc Dilauro, Rebecca Thornhill, Najla Fasih Tags: Health Policy and Practice / Sant é: politique et pratique médicale Source Type: research

Safety of Outpatient vs Inpatient Percutaneous Radiological Gastrostomy  Tubes in Patients with Head and Neck Cancers
Percutaneous radiological gastrostomy (PRG) has been shown to provide a similar success rate as percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), with potential benefits of increased patient convenience and decreased procedure times and equipment costs [1-3].  PRG is an especially viable option for nutrition support in patients with head and neck cancer who are symptomatic or prophylactically for anticipated dysphagia due to radiation therapy [4-6]. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - September 6, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Devang Odedra, Reza Nasirzadeh, Alexandre Menard Tags: Vascular and Interventional Radiology / Radiologie vasculaire et radiologie d'intervention Source Type: research

Utility of Diffusion-Weighted MRI to Detect Changes in Liver Diffusion  in Benign and Malignant Distal Bile Duct Obstruction: The Influence of Choice of b-Values
The study sought to evaluate the potential of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging to detect changes in liver diffusion in benign and malignant distal bile duct obstruction and to investigate the effect of the choice of b-values on apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC). (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - August 30, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Belgin Karan, Gurcan Erbay, Zafer Koc, Aysin Pourbagher, Sedat Yildirim, Ahmet Muhtesem Agildere Tags: Abdominal Imaging / Imagerie abdominale Source Type: research

Disclosure of the Resident Role in the Interventional Radiology Suite:  How Do Interventional Radiologists Balance Patient Care and Resident Education?
The study sought to assess how academic interventional radiologists determine and disclose to patients the intraprocedural role of radiology residents in the interventional radiology (IR) suite. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - August 30, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Rebecca Zener, Daniele Wiseman Tags: Vascular and Interventional Radiology / Radiologie vasculaire et radiologie d'intervention Source Type: research

Magnetic Resonance Enterography in the Study of Patients With Crohn's Disease: Which Findings Are More Likely to Change Patient Management?
Crohn's disease (CD) is an idiopathic inflammatory disorder characterized by transmural inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract with a relapsing and remitting course requiring frequent disease evaluations. Clinical indices have been developed to evaluate and quantify the severity of disease. The most commonly utilised of such indices are the Crohn's Disease Activity Index and Harvey Bradshaw Index, which grade the severity of the disease from asymptomatic remission to severe disease. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - August 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Shadi Rajabi, Isabelle Dupuis, Amine Benmassaoud, Alexandre Prucha, Talat Bessissow, Caroline Reinhold, Lawrence A. Stein, Benoit Gallix Tags: Abdominal Imaging / Imagerie abdominale Source Type: research