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AC Immune highlights a-syn PET study

AuntMinnie

Swiss biopharmaceutical company AC Immune highlighted a study showing the potential of its alpha-synuclein (a-syn) PET tracer for diagnosing neurodegenerative disease. Image courtesy of Nature Communications. b) Transversal images at the level of the basal ganglia in a control participant, and patients with DLB, MSA-parkinsonian type.

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Novel AI System Could Diagnose Autism Much Earlier

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 11/21/2023 - 08:00 November 21, 2023 — A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) system that analyzes specialized MRIs of the brain accurately diagnosed children between the ages of 24 and 48 months with autism at a 98.5% DT-MRI is a special technique that detects how water travels along white matter tracts in the brain.

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Dedicated ultrasound, MRI protocols improve endometriosis diagnosis

AuntMinnie

Dedicated ultrasound and MRI protocols -- in contrast to routine ones -- are more effective in diagnosing endometriosis, researchers have reported. The authors reported that, overall, routine ultrasound and MRI protocols had poorer performance than dedicated ones, which they suggested could lead to delays in diagnoses. The bottom line?

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ChatGPT perpetuates racial and gender biases

AuntMinnie

Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are rapidly being integrated into clinical practice, with several LLM-based pilot programs underway in hospitals and clinicians beginning to use ChatGPT to communicate with patients and draft clinical notes, according to the authors. prevalence estimates.

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GI Imaging and Communication on the Skeleton Crew Podcast

Radiology Cafe

Here’s what we covered: Importance of Precise Medical Requests: I highlighted the necessity of good communication in medical imaging requests. I explain how advancements in imaging technology have significantly improved the resolution and clarity of radiological images, thereby aiding in more accurate diagnoses.

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SRU develops new lexicon for ultrasound findings in pregnant women

AuntMinnie

Our goal was to recommend clear, specific, scientifically based, and medically appropriate terminology that communicates clearly across disciplines, minimizes bias and harm, and respects patient preferences,” stated senior author Lori Strachowski, MD, from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), in a news release.

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Finding the Right Teleradiology Company: Why Subspecialty Expertise Matters More Than Ever

Vesta Teleradiology

Partnering with a teleradiology company that offers subspecialty expertise has become essential for ensuring timely and accurate diagnoses. Cost Efficiency: Accurate and timely diagnoses can reduce unnecessary tests and procedures, optimizing healthcare resources. population aged 65 and older grew by 38.6%