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This study tested a new, fast MRI sequence called Neuromix in 32 children with suspected or confirmed brain tumors. The goal was to see if the quick scan works as well as the standard, longer MRI. If it does, it could make scanning easier and less stressful for children.

This study looked at whether a ratio of two blood cell types (monocytes and large platelets) can help diagnose acute pulmonary embolism, a serious blood clot in the lungs. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 53 patients who had a CT scan to confirm or rule out the clot. The g…

This study tested whether an AI tool called Prof. Valmed helps doctors better identify rheumatic diseases. 82 licensed physicians were split into two groups: one used the AI, the other used standard methods. Researchers then compared how often each group correctly matched the act…

This study tested whether special MRI scans can better detect signs of central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO), also known as an eye stroke. Researchers enrolled 63 adults with CRAO and performed detailed brain and eye imaging. The goal was to find imaging clues that help diagnos…

This study tested whether a simple checklist and blood test (the YEARS algorithm) can safely rule out pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) in people with active cancer, compared to the standard approach of doing a CT scan on everyone. About 700 cancer patients with susp…

This completed study tested several tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic tools in over 14,000 people across seven countries. The goal was to find tests that are accurate enough to use in local clinics, without needing special lab equipment. Researchers looked at a simple blood test for C…

This study looked at two simple tests—a breath test (FeNO) and a blood test (eosinophil count)—to see if they can diagnose asthma more easily than current hospital-based breathing tests. Researchers studied 123 people aged 12 and older with suspected asthma. The goal was to find …

This study tested whether behavioral nudges can reduce automation bias—when doctors uncritically accept AI recommendations. 72 physicians evaluated clinical cases with AI-generated suggestions, some containing errors. Half received nudges showing the AI's baseline accuracy and co…

This study looked at how often cardiac amyloidosis occurs in older Tunisian patients with a type of heart failure called HFpEF. Researchers used heart scans and imaging to find cases and identify early warning signs. The goal is to make diagnosis easier and faster for this seriou…

This study tested whether an AI tool (GPT-4o) helps doctors diagnose fictional patients. 249 physicians participated in a randomized trial. Researchers measured how accurate their diagnoses were with and without AI assistance.