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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

AuntMinnie

Lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) is recommended but seldom used to diagnose lymphedema in real-world settings in the U.S., Despite the recommendations of several guidelines for lymphedema, our real-world results demonstrate that only a minor proportion of patients with [lymphedema] in this healthcare insurance database undergo LSG,” the group wrote.

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ChatGPT gives 'mostly' appropriate responses for breast pathology

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ChatGPT could be an accessible source of information for women waiting to discuss core-needle breast biopsy results with their healthcare practitioners, a study published January 3 in the American Journal of Roentgenology found. It’s been one year since the first iteration of ChatGPT was released to the public.

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Uniting for health equity: Addressing breast cancer disparities

AuntMinnie

However, it's also a moment to acknowledge the persistent disparities that continue to affect Black communities, particularly in healthcare. 1-3 Stark disparities The statistics are sobering: Black women are not only more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages and later stages, but they also have a higher mortality rate.

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AI will transform early cancer detection, save lives in 2025

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Far from being expendable, human medical experts will remain the linchpin of our healthcare system and the indispensable source of truth whose inputs allow AI models to learn as they go in ways that improve patient health. Roland Rott of GE HealthCare. Roland Rott is chief imaging officer at GE HealthCare.

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Patient groups call for CMS to cover AI in radiology

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a formalized payment pathway for AI healthcare services. We cannot afford to exacerbate existing healthcare disparities by restricting access to cutting-edge AI-enabled medical devices only to those who can pay out-of-pocket,” the groups wrote.

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Can ChatGPT-4 accurately interpret thyroid, renal ultrasound images?

AuntMinnie

This technology, if implemented in clinical practice, will have great potential in enhancing medical image interpretation and healthcare outcomes.” ChatGPT-4 successfully placed a box around the lesion and provided a list of differential diagnoses for the outlined nodule, the team reported.

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How Good is Ultrasound at Diagnosing PTA?

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Question: How well does the US perform in diagnosing PTA compared to CT, needle aspiration, or Incision and Drainage? Furthermore, another small retrospective study found that approximately 30% of patients with CT-diagnosed PTA lacked purulence on drainage attempts (Eliason 2023). Acad Emerg Med. 2023 Jan 10. Epub ahead of print.

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