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Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN) Clinical and Imaging Year in Review 2024.

Current rheumatology reports
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Diagnostic delay remains a critical challenge in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). This review highlights key clinical and imaging research from 2024 that addresses this persistent issue, with a focus on the evolving roles of MRI, a...

It's raining bots: how easier access to internet surveys has created the perfect storm.

BMJ open quality
Online surveys are an increasingly common way to collect data from the public, with social media and financial incentives (e.g. gift cards) commonly used to increase participation rates. Anonymity, ease of response, and the potential to reach diverse...

Use of Virtual Reality in the Pediatric Perioperative Setting and for Induction of Anesthesia: Mixed Methods Pilot Feasibility Study.

JMIR perioperative medicine
BACKGROUND: Children commonly experience high levels of anxiety prior to surgery. This distress is associated with postoperative maladaptive behaviors. Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative tool for reducing anxiety and pain during various medical pr...

The Impact of Telepresence Robots on Family Caregivers and Residents in Long-Term Care.

International journal of environmental research and public health
Telepresence robots can enhance social connection and support person-centered care in long-term care (LTC) homes. This study evaluates their impact in facilitating virtual visits between family caregivers and older residents in Canadian LTC homes. Te...

AIFM-ed Curriculum Framework for Postgraduate Family Medicine Education on Artificial Intelligence: Mixed Methods Study.

JMIR medical education
BACKGROUND: As health care moves to a more digital environment, there is a growing need to train future family doctors on the clinical uses of artificial intelligence (AI). However, family medicine training in AI has often been inconsistent or lackin...

Machine Learning Models of Early Longitudinal Toxicity Trajectories Predict Cetuximab Concentration and Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Survival in the Canadian Cancer Trials Group/AGITG CO.17/20 Trials.

JCO clinical cancer informatics
PURPOSE: Cetuximab (CET), targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor, is a systemic treatment option for patients with colorectal cancer. One known predictive factor for CET efficacy is the presence of CET-related rash; other putative toxicity fa...

Towards conversational diagnostic artificial intelligence.

Nature
At the heart of medicine lies physician-patient dialogue, where skillful history-taking enables effective diagnosis, management and enduring trust. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems capable of diagnostic dialogue could increase accessibility and q...

The role of generative artificial intelligence in psychiatric education- a scoping review.

BMC medical education
BACKGROUND: The growing prevalence of mental health conditions, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights the urgent need for enhanced psychiatric education. The distinctive nature of psychiatry- which is heavily centred on communication skills, ...

Integrating health equity in artificial intelligence for public health in Canada: a rapid narrative review.

Frontiers in public health
INTRODUCTION: The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in public health is rapidly evolving, offering promising advancements in various public health settings across Canada. AI has the potential to enhance the effectiveness, precision, decisio...

Perspectives on Using Artificial Intelligence to Derive Social Determinants of Health Data From Medical Records in Canada: Large Multijurisdictional Qualitative Study.

Journal of medical Internet research
BACKGROUND: Data on the social determinants of health could be used to improve care, support quality improvement initiatives, and track progress toward health equity. However, this data collection is not widespread. Artificial intelligence (AI), spec...