Tag: Radiology
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AI Improves Detection, Reduces ‘False Positives’ on Mammograms
AI Improves Detection and Reduces False Positives in Mammography Artificial intelligence is making meaningful strides in breast cancer screening. By enhancing the accuracy of mammograms, AI helps radiologists detect cancers earlier while reducing the number of false positives that lead to unnecessary follow-up procedures. One health system at the forefront of this shift is California-based…
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AI predicts future knee X-rays: how Surrey research could transform osteoarthritis care
AI that foresees knee X-rays could revolutionize osteoarthritis care A new artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by researchers at the University of Surrey promises to change how millions of patients with osteoarthritis are treated. By predicting what a knee X-ray will look like in a year, the technology aims to help clinicians identify high-risk patients…
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GLP-1 Drugs May Skew PET-CT Scans: A Hidden Risk for Cancer Detection
Understanding the emerging imaging challenge with GLP-1 medications GLP-1 receptor agonists, including popular drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, have transformed weight loss and diabetes management. Yet as usage surged—reported to have risen about 700% in the United States from 2019 to 2023—so have reports of unusual side effects. A less obvious consequence is their…
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Large Language Models in Lung Cancer: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Introduction: The Rise of LLMs in Lung Cancer Care Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly explored as tools to assist in the full cycle of lung cancer (LC) management, from prevention and screening to diagnosis, treatment planning, and supportive care. This systematic review synthesizes recent evidence on how LLMs are being applied to LC, what…