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Standardized reporting categorizes breast cancer detection methods

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Alan Zhu from the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ, and colleagues determined that such a system led to high reporting accuracy at a sustained rate that improved over time. For the standardized system, radiologists were asked to research the electronic medical record and categorize the method of detection for each breast finding undergoing biopsy.

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How to handle software service agreements in radiology

AuntMinnie

There are a number of important issues to be aware of when it comes to service of software-based systems like RIS, PACS, electronic medical record (EMR), and other related systems. That may be acceptable for items three and four but definitely not for items one and two.

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ChatGPT identifies incidental CT findings

AuntMinnie

While it’s common for clinically important incidental imaging findings to be reported, they can be overlooked or not managed properly. For their study, the researchers tested ChatGPT-4’s performance with single-shot learning for identifying incidental findings in radiology reports, which contain medical jargon.

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AI in Healthcare: The Ultimate Guide

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Healthcare AI vs. Clinical AI The terms “healthcare AI” and “clinical AI” might seem interchangeable, but there’s a key distinction. Clinical AI, on the other hand, focuses on a specific part of the system: patient care. Imagine healthcare as a large system with many moving parts.

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POCUS in the ED: Is Confirmatory RUQ US Still Necessary?

REBEL EM

PMID: 36111140 Clinical Question: In adult patients presenting to the emergency department with suspected biliary disease diagnosed by POCUS, does subsequent confirmatory RUS imaging change surgical management plan compared to decisions made based solely on POCUS findings? Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2022;7(1):e000944. Published 2022 Sep 2.

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Impact of Emergency Department Crowding on Lung Protective Ventilation

REBEL EM

Background Information: Obtaining definitive control of the airway, when indicated, is the responsibility of the emergency medicine physician. 2019 Aug; PMID: 30954692 Clinical Question: What is the impact of system factors in the implementation of standard-of-care LPV in critically ill ED patients admitted to the ICU? J Crit Care.