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ChatGPT identifies incidental CT findings

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Bhayana and colleagues highlighted that as these models become more implemented into electronic medical record (EMR) software, they could be used more flexibly than traditional natural language processing models. From there, an additional radiologist with 10 years of experience resolved discrepancies.

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Standardized reporting categorizes breast cancer detection methods

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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. In total, the team included data from 29,999 breast biopsies performed between 2017 and 2023 from 18 imaging sites in four U.S.

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PCN placement leads to greater radiation exposure for pregnant women

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Additionally, 12 patients had subsequent CT scans performed on them for definitive diagnosis during pregnancy. Through detailed review of patients’ electronic medical record, we found that 46.2% of PCNs malfunctioned,” the researchers wrote. “In

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How to handle software service agreements in radiology

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

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Physicians trained in POCUS evaluated and selected the patients for possible biliary disease, potentially skewing the cohort toward more definitive ultrasound findings. Furthermore, images were stored in a PACS system, allowing ED physicians to interpret the images and store them in the patient’s electronic medical record.

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Impact of Emergency Department Crowding on Lung Protective Ventilation

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Background Information: Obtaining definitive control of the airway, when indicated, is the responsibility of the emergency medicine physician. Reason for intubation, severity of illness, ARDS risk score, and ventilator settings were extracted from the electronic medical record (EMR).

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AI in Healthcare: The Ultimate Guide

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Common AI Used In Healthcare It’s important to acknowledge there are conflicting definitions in healthcare AI – and people use these terms differently – but these can be considered a starting point for awareness. This includes aiding clinicians in making faster decisions and streamlined paths to treatment.