Pain Management

Localizing Knee Pain via Explainable Bayesian Generative Models and Counterfactual MRI: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative.

Osteoarthritis (OA) pain often does not correlate with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-detected structural abnormalities, limiting the clinical utility of traditional volume-based lesion assessments. To address this mismatch, we present a novel explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) framework that localizes pain-driving abnormalities in knee MR images via counterfactual image synthesis and Sha...

Advancements in ocular blood flow imaging: Clinical applications of laser speckle flowgraphy and optical coherence tomography angiography in retinal and choroidal vascular diseases.

Ocular blood flow imaging techniques have become indispensable in current clinical practice because retinal vascular disturbances have been implicated in the pathophysiology of numerous ocular diseases. In this review, we explore the applications of laser Doppler flowmetry, laser speckle flowgraphy (LSFG), and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), focusing on LSFG and OCTA. Each modalit...

Artificial Intelligence, Informatics, and Pain in Aging.

The aging population is disproportionately affected by pain in the acute care setting. Due to the complexity of the pain experience, pain management p...

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Shoulder Ultrasonography: A Narrative Review.

Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint requiring accurate imaging for diagnosis and management. Ultrasound is favored for its accessibili...

Improvement of an eye disease detection model by using the denoising diffusion implicit model.

With rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI), the discussion about and applications of generative AI have increased substantially. Generati...

Prediction of Response to Spinal Cord Stimulation Using Machine Learning Based on Radiomics and Patient-Reported Outcomes.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic pain affects more patients than cancer, diabetes, and heart disease combined, resulting in high morbidity and signi...

Deep Learning-Based Detection of Papilledema on Retinal Photographs From Handheld Cameras: A Prospective Study.

BACKGROUND: Papilledema and other optic neuropathies are critical findings in neuro-ophthalmology that require timely and accurate diagnosis. This stu...

Artificial Intelligence for Knee Osteoarthritis Care and Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review.

OBJECTIVES: To explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the clinical and rehabilitation management of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), emphasizi...

Warning: AI chatbots will soon dominate psychotherapy.

Psychotherapy chatbots have attained remarkable fluency, skill and ubiquity - having become the single most frequent reason people use artificial inte...

Artificial intelligence-driven decision tree model for predicting quality of life determinants in women with endometriosis.

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) of affected women due to its complex symptomatology. This study aimed to deve...

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus prediction using Epistatic-Quantile Fusion Transformer network with integrated multi-omics and clinical data.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disorder with heterogeneous symptoms and overlapping clinical presentations, making early p...

A machine learning-driven transcriptomic study reveals the key role of Romo1 in reversing central sensitization through stellate ganglion block in migraine: An interventional study based on a recurrent migraine rat model.

OBJECTIVES/BACKGROUND: This study utilized a nitroglycerin (NTG)-induced chronic migraine rat model to explore the therapeutic effects and underlying ...

Virtual patients, real conversations: ChatGPT advanced voice mode for pain communication training.

What is the educational challenge? Across many healthcare disciplines, clinicians report feeling unprepared to treat and communicate effectively with ...

A Scoping Review on AI-Supported Interventions for Non-Pharmacological Management of Chronic Rheumatic Diseases.

This review summarizes AI-supported non-pharmacological interventions for adults with chronic rheumatic diseases, detailing their components, purpose,...

Evaluating the Accuracy and Readability of ChatGPT in Addressing Patient Queries on Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.

Study DesignCross-Sectional.ObjectivesAdult spinal deformity (ASD) affects 68% of the elderly, with surgical intervention carrying complication rates ...

Acute Management of Nasal Bone Fractures: A Systematic Review and Practice Management Guideline.

Nasal bone fractures represent the most common facial skeletal injury, challenging both function and aesthetics. This Preferred Reporting Items for Sy...

TRIM29 alleviates intervertebral disc degeneration through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), a prevalent spinal condition linked to low back pain, has substantial genetic components, necessitating deeper...

Multi-scale time series prediction model based on deep learning and its application.

Time series prediction is a widely used key technology, and traffic flow prediction is its typical application scenario. Traditional time series predi...

A fuzzy logic based energy management model for solar PV-wind standalone with battery storage system.

Access to reliable electricity is essential for delivering quality healthcare. However, off-grid health facilities in rural regions like Kalangala, Ug...

Identifying Psychosocial, Self-Management, and Health Profiles Among Women With Chronic Pain Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence and Those Who Have Not: Protocol for a 2-Phase Qualitative and Cross-Sectional Study Using AI Techniques.

BACKGROUND: Women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) are more likely to develop disabling chronic pain (CP). However, there is little info...