Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as a new wave of artificial intelligence and their applications could emerge as a pivotal resource capable of reshaping healthcare communication, research, and informed decision-making processes. These models offer unprecedented potential to swiftly disseminate critical health information and transcend linguistic barriers. However, their integration into healthcare systems presents formidable challenges, including inherent biases in training data, privac…
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Predicting categories of coronary artery calcium scores from chest X-ray images using deep learning
The coronary artery calcium (CAC) score (CACS) is recommended in clinical guidelines for coronary artery disease evaluation. However, it is being replaced by coronary computed tomography angiography as the primary diagnostic tool for patients with stable chest pain. This study aimed to develop and validate a deep learning model for predicting the CACS categories from chest X-ray radiographs (CXRs).
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Aortic dissection after heart transplantation for early Fontan failure: A rare complication
A four-year-old girl with heterotaxy syndrome and right atrial isomerism, right dominant atrioventricular septal defect, pulmonary atresia, and right aortic arch status post single ventricle palliative surgery with a bidirectional Glenn presented for the Fontan procedure. She had a tri-leaflet aortic valve and no history of aortic arch reconstruction. Although she tolerated her Fontan procedure well, her postoperative course was complicated by ventricular tachycardia and severely depressed right…
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The Value of Radiology Consultation: Effort Allocation, Clinical Impact, and Untapped Opportunities
A substantial proportion of work in radiology involves activities beyond the primary interpretation of imaging. In this review, we discuss the current state of consultative work in radiology and evaluate potential strategies for more equitable reimbursement of these activities. “Non-interpretive” or “consultative” activities may constitute 35-60% of workhours. These activities routinely impact patient care; for example, changes in management are seen with 3-9% of radiologist-protocoled exams, 8-…
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Imaging-based surveillance in patients with initially detected pancreatic cystic lesions
Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are more commonly being diagnosed, due in large part to technical improvements and the increasing use of abdominal imaging that enables detection of small pancreatic lesions [1,2]. The reported incidence of PCLs ranges from 13.5 % to 30 % [3–6]. As the number of patients with incidentally detected PCLs continues to rise, questions are being raised regarding the optimal way to manage them. The vast majority of incidentally found PCLs are asymptomatic and benign, b…
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Non-hypervascular pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms differentiation from CA19-9 negative pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas based on contrast CT: A large sample series
Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs) represent the second most common type of pancreatic tumors, with an incidence rate of approximately 0.32–0.48 per 100,000 individuals [1,2]. In recent years, advancements in imaging techniques and heightened health awareness have significantly increased the detection rates of PNENs. On contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT), PNENs typically appear as isolated homogenously hyperdense mass, indicative of their hypervascular nature [3]. However, up to…
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Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: March 30 — April 5
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Diffusion MRI tractography with along-tract profiling reveals subtle neurodevelopmental differences between moderate and late preterm infants
Worldwide, an estimated 13 million infants born prematurely (<37 weeks’ gestation) each year face an increased risk of life-long problems with neurodevelopment and social functioning [1–3]. A largely understudied population, that comprises the vast majority of preterm infants (85 %), are born moderate to late preterm (MLPT; 32–36 weeks’ gestation) [4]. Recent studies have reported more frequent attention problems, hyperactivity, socio-emotional challenges, and impaired motor and cognitive dev…
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Preoperative unveiling of mucinous ovarian cancer subtypes: Clinical and CT features
Ovarian cancer (OC) is the most lethal gynecological malignancy. Epithelial OC is the most common histological type, with high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) being the most common subtype, accounting for more than 70 % of OC cases in general [1]. On the other hand, primary mucinous OC (MOC) is a relatively rare subtype of epithelial OC, accounting for roughly 1 %-3% of all cases of OC. Previously, the prevalence of MOC was overestimated as around 10 % of epithelial OC due to confusion with metast…
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection treatment in plantar fasciitis using shear wave elastography
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one of the most common causes of heel pain, characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot [1]. It is particularly prevalent among individuals who engaged in prolonged standing or walking, significantly impacting their quality of life and often leading to chronic pain that requires treatment [1,2]. While PF is typically a self-limiting condition that resolves within one year, approximately 10 % of patients develop chronic cases necessitating…