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Diagnostic Limitations

Sensible Medicine

What is the line that divides a true diagnostic enigma, that is, a diagnosis that is very difficult to make but achievable, from one of those things that modern medicine simply doesn’t have the answer for? Daniel Milyavsky, M.D. is an emergency medicine physician at Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE.

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How AI-Driven Diagnostics Can Save Lives When Humans Can’t

Forbes Healthcare

AI offers promise in improving diagnostics, detecting conditions faster and more accurately than humans. It can alleviate staff workload and improve health outcomes

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How Not to Get Fooled by the Medical Literature - Part 4 Diagnostic Tests

Sensible Medicine

The most common question we get asked is: is there a course on how to become better at critically reading medical research. Here it is! This is the fourth of 9 videos that we recorded as part of a course on clinical appraisal, and there will be many more to come. This and future videos will be made available as a thank you to paid subscribers.

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A Consumerized Diagnostic: Looking Back And Ahead On A Decade Of Cologuard

Forbes Healthcare

On its 10th anniversary, Cologuard offers a clear model for other companies looking to bring diagnostics to market: focus on enabling a seamless, consumerized experience.

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Precision Diagnostics Can Save Money In Healthcare: What’s Holding Them Back?

Forbes Healthcare

But to accomplish this, the pricing and reimbursement model for diagnostic tests needs reform. Precision medicine allows for more efficient use of costly medicines.

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Friday Reflection 44: Diagnostic Enigma

Sensible Medicine

I feel most like I am “among my people” discussing diagnostic dilemmas with my team post call. What makes a diagnostic dilemma? Diagnostic dilemmas are those which occupy the other three squares of a 2X2 table. 2 Common puzzles test diagnostic reasoning. These unsolved chronic problems are never easy.

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Building Trust and Empathy in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

MedQuest College

Building trust and empathy in diagnostic medical sonography is vital for delivering exceptional patient care. As a diagnostic medical sonographer, you play a crucial role in the healthcare journey by providing accurate imaging that aids in diagnosis and treatment. However, the technical aspects of the job are only part of the equation.