Could a specialized chatbot be the future of assistance in medicine? Experts are convinced that generative AI has great potential in assisting doctors, their patients, and healthcare administration. We also explore AI-powered telemedicine platforms for enhanced care after a heart attack and the innovative use of diamond dust as an MRI contrast agent. Promising approaches against antibiotic-resistant bacteria are on the horizon, both using CRISPR technology and a vaccine approach. We dive into the role of AI in routine chest CT scans for assessing cardiovascular risk and the issue of medical (dis)information on TikTok. Lastly, uncover how PET scans are revealing 'hidden' inflammation in multiple sclerosis patients. Enjoy reading!
Article • Transformative technology
Generative AI in healthcare: More than a chatbot
‘Computer, why did the doctor take that MRI scan of my leg? And what did it show?’: Popularized by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already beginning to see practical applications in medical settings. The technology ...
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Sponsored • Magnetic resonance imagingHigh-speed AI enhanced MR imaging arrives at KlaipėdaIn Lithuania, United Imaging Healthcare has installed its innovative uMR 670 MRI system at the Antėja Clinic in Klaipėda, a port city situated on the northern coast of the Baltic Sea. |
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Article • "Timely" studyImproved care after heart attack on AI-powered telemedicine platformCoronary artery disease causes more than 1.8 million heart attacks each year in Europe. In most cases, rehabilitation helps the patients to return to their everyday life. But what happens once the patients have left the rehab clinic? |
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News • Gene-snipping bacterial defensesCRISPR: a promising tool to fight antibiotic resistance, but...Could the 'gene scissors' CRISPR be used to make resistant bacteria susceptible to first-line antibiotics again? According to new reseach, yes – but the experts also point out serious caveats. |
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News • Greenhouse gas emission reductionRadiologists propose actions to combat climate changeHow can radiology become more sustainable? In a new focus article, radiologists outline concrete actions that aim to reduce the carbon footprint of any diagnostic imaging department. |
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News • Potential alternative to gadoliniumDiamond dust: the bright new MRI contrast agent?Diamond dust could be used in MR imaging, a surprising find shows. The nanometer-sized particles could serve as an alternative to the controversial contrast agent gadolinium. |
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News • MRSA and other infectionsResearchers develop vaccine to fight antibiotic resistanceAntimicrobial-resistant infections have become a global threat, with an annual death toll of over 1 million. Now, reseachers created a promising vaccine candidate for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. |
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News • Cardiovascular disease detectionRoutine chest CT with AI to assess CVD riskAI-enhanced CT scans can accurately evaluate cardiovascular risk without contrast media, a new study shows. The technique uses coronary calcium and heart chamber size as markers for disease detection. |
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News • Content quality on social mediaMedical information on TikTok: Led astray by influencers?TikTok has become a go-to platform for young people seeking answers – including health information. But how accurate are the medical ‘Toks’? A new study analyzed the quality of the content. |
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News • Missed in MRIMultiple sclerosis: PET scans reveal 'hidden' inflammationIn some patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), symptoms worsen during treatment, but MRI scans do not indicate any change. In such cases, positron emission tomography could help, a new study suggests. |
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