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Burns L, Caterine S, Walker D, Ghumman Z, Lee SY. One-week radiology boot camp for pre-clerkship medical students: A novel format improving image interpretation and confidence. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2024; 53:252-258. [PMID: 38272750 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To measure change in radiology knowledge, confidence in radiology skills, and perceptions pertaining to radiology following a one-week boot camp elective for undergraduate medical students. MATERIALS AND METHODS A five-day comprehensive radiology boot camp was developed including sessions on image interpretation, procedural skills, and appropriate image ordering. A multiple-choice quiz was administered before and after the elective, utilizing radiology questions from the validated AMSER STARS database. Additionally, a pre- and post-elective survey was administered assessing radiology career interest, confidence in radiology-based skills, and the potential ability of radiology-based skills to increase confidence in specialties other than radiology. Responses from the assessments were analysed using paired t-tests. RESULTS 15 students enrolled in the course and 14 completed all assessments. The average score on the quiz increased from 50.1% to 66.0% (p<0.001). On the post-elective survey, the average student confidence score increased by more than one point on a six-point Likert scale in each of radiographic interpretation (p=0.004), ultrasound interpretation (p=0.0002), CT/MRI interpretation (p=0.02), general radiology knowledge including procedural skills (p=0.0001), and appropriate image ordering (p=0.004). Average student satisfaction with the elective was 8.1 out of 10. CONCLUSION A one-week radiology boot camp for pre-clerkship medical students improved radiology knowledge and confidence in radiology skills, showing potential for this format to meet the demand for increased radiology content in undergraduate training. Students indicated that confidence in radiology knowledge would increase confidence on non-radiology clerkship rotations, highlighting the importance of how a one-week radiology bootcamp can impact both future radiology and non-radiology clerkship experiences.
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- Levi Burns
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Alwahbi O, Ghumman Z, van der Pol CB, Patlas M, Gopee-Ramanan P. Pancreatic Cystic Lesions: Review of the Current State of Diagnosis and Surveillance. Can Assoc Radiol J 2022:8465371221130524. [PMID: 36220377 DOI: 10.1177/08465371221130524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are both common and often incidental. These encompass a range of pathologies with varying degrees of concern for malignancy. Although establishing a diagnosis is helpful for determining malignant potential, many PCLs are either too small to characterize or demonstrate nonspecific morphologic features. The most salient modalities involved in diagnosis and surveillance are magnetic resonance imaging, multidetector computerized tomography, and endoscopic ultrasound. Fine needle aspiration has a role in conjunction with molecular markers as a diagnostic tool, particularly for identifying malignant lesions. Although several major consensus guidelines exist internationally, there remains uncertainty in establishing the strength of the association between all PCLs and pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and in showing a benefit from extended periods of imaging surveillance. No consensus exists between the major guidelines, particularly regarding surveillance duration, frequency, or endpoints. This review paper discusses PCL subtypes, diagnosis, and compares the major consensus guidelines with considerations for local adaptability along with questions regarding current and future priorities for research.
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- Omar Alwahbi
- Department of Radiology, 62703McMaster University Health Sciences Centre (HSC - 3N26), Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, 62703McMaster University Health Sciences Centre (HSC - 3N26), Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, 62703McMaster University Health Sciences Centre (HSC - 3N26), Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, 62703McMaster University Health Sciences Centre (HSC - 3N26), Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, 62703McMaster University Health Sciences Centre (HSC - 3N26), Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Alwahbi O, Larocque N, Kulkarni A, Gopee-Ramanan PP, Ghumman Z, Sarkar R, Kagoma Y, Alabousi A, Tsai S, Wat J, McInnes M, van der Pol CB. Pancreatic Cystic Lesions on MRI: What Is The Likelihood of a Present or Future Diagnosis of Pancreatic Carcinoma? J Magn Reson Imaging 2022; 57:1567-1575. [PMID: 36151888 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.28438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are followed for years due to older and likely biased works demonstrating a strong association with pancreatic carcinoma; more recent data are needed clarifying this relationship. PURPOSE To determine the association between PCLs on MRI and a synchronous or future diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma. STUDY TYPE Single-center retrospective cohort. POPULATION A total of 192 patients (111 female, 58%) with median age 66 years (range 26-87 years) with PCLs on abdominal MRI from 2011 to 2016. FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCES 1.5 T and 3 T, including T2 WI, T1 WI, diffusion weighted imaging and contrast-enhanced T1 WI. ASSESSMENT Each PCL was reviewed independently by 2 of 10 fellowship-trained abdominal radiologists. Fukuoka guideline worrisome features and high-risk stigmata were evaluated. Follow-up imaging and clinical notes were reviewed within a system that captures pancreatic carcinoma for the region, for a median follow-up of 67 months (interquartile range: 43-88 months). STATISTICAL TESTS Pancreatic carcinoma prevalence and incidence rate for future carcinoma with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Fisher exact test, logistic regression with odds ratios (OR) and the Wilcoxon rank-sum test were used to assess PCL morphologic features with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test used to assess for normality. P < 0.05 defined statistical significance. RESULTS The prevalence of pancreatic carcinoma on initial MRI showing a PCL was 2.4% (95% CI: 0.9%, 5.2%). Thickened/enhancing cyst wall was associated with pancreatic carcinoma, OR 52 (95% CI: 4.5, 1203). Of 189 patients with a PCL but without pancreatic carcinoma at the time of initial MRI, one developed high-grade dysplasia and none developed invasive carcinoma for an incidence rate of 0.97 (95% CI: 0.02, 5.43) and 0 (95% CI: 0, 3.59) cases per 1000 person-years, respectively. DATA CONCLUSION A low percentage of patients with a PCL on MRI had a pancreatic carcinoma at the time of initial evaluation and none developed carcinoma over a median 67 months of follow-up. EVIDENCE LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL EFFICACY: 5.
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- Omar Alwahbi
- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology and Epidemiology, University of Ottawa, Canada.,Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Basrak N, Mulcrone N, Sharifuddin S, Ghumman Z, Bechan N, Mohamed E, Murray M, Rajendran H, Gunnigle S, Nolan M, Quane T, Terao M, Hoare T, Kirrane K, Kennedy H, Davoren M. COVID-19 in forensic psychiatry settings: The unique vulnerability of patients in secure services. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9471102 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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IntroductionSecure forensic mental health services treat patient with high rates of treatment resistant psychoses, typically schizophrenia. These groups have high rates of obesity and medical co-morbidities. Population based studies have identified high risk groups in the event of SARS-CoV-2 infection, including those with long term medical conditions.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare the vulnerability to serious adverse outcome in the event of COVID-19 infection in a forensic psychiatric patient population.MethodsAll patients of a complete National Forensic Mental Health Service (n=141) were rated for risk of adverse outcome in the event of SARS-CoV-2 infection, using two structured tools, the COVID-AGE tool and the COVID-Risk tool.ResultsEighty-two patients (58.2%) met criteria for obesity, 32 had type II diabetes and 28 were hypertensive. Mean chronological age was 45.5 years (SD 11.4, median 44.1), while mean COVID-AGE was 59.1 years (SD 19.4, median 58.0), mean difference 13.6 years (SD 15.6) paired t=10.9, df=140, p=0.000. Three patients (2.1%) were chronologically over 70 years compared to 40 (28.4%) with a COVID-AGE over 70 (X2=6.99, df=1, p=0.008, Fishers exact test p=0.027).ConclusionsThese risk assessments may identify the extent of increased risk among a uniquely medically vulnerable patient group. Patients in secure forensic psychiatric services represent a high-risk group for adverse outcomes in the event of SARS-COV-2 infection. Population based cocooning and self-isolating guidance based on chronological age may not be sufficient. There is an urgent need for better physical health research and treatment in this group.
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Pawson A, Ghumman Z, Kuo PH, Jadvar H, Bartel T, Shayegan B, Zukotynski K. A review of prostate cancer imaging, positron emission tomography, and radiopharmaceutical-based therapy. Can Urol Assoc J 2020; 14:130-138. [PMID: 32254013 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.6506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Amy Pawson
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Global Advanced Imaging, PLLC, Little Rock, AR, United States
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Ghumman Z, Monteiro S, Mellnick V, Coates A, Engels P, Patlas M. Accuracy of Preoperative MDCT in Patients With Penetrating Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma. Can Assoc Radiol J 2020; 71:231-237. [DOI: 10.1177/0846537119888375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the overall diagnostic accuracy of preoperative multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in penetrating abdominal and pelvic injuries (PAPI). Method and Materials: We used our hospitals’ trauma registry to retrospectively identify patients with PAPI from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2016. Only patients who had a 64-MDCT scan at presentation and subsequently underwent laparotomy or laparoscopy were included in our study cohort. Each finding noted on MDCT was rated using a 5-point scale to indicate certainty of injury, with a score of 0 being definitive. Using surgical findings as the gold standard, the accuracy of radiology reports was analyzed in 2 ways. A κ statistic was calculated to evaluate each pair of values for absolute agreement, and ratings for all organ systems were analyzed using a repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine whether radiology and surgical findings were similar enough to be clinically meaningful. Qualitative review of the radiology and surgical reports focused on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract was conducted. Results: Our cohort consisted of 38 males and 4 females with a median age of 29 years and a median injury severity score of 15.6. For this study, 12 different organ groups were categorized and analyzed. Of those organ groups, absolute agreement between MDCT and surgical findings was found only for liver and spleen (κ values ranging from 0.2 to 0.5). Additionally, the ANOVA revealed an interaction between finding type and organ system ( F 1, 33 = 7.4, P < .001). The most clinically significant discrepancies between MDCT and surgical findings were for gallbladder, bowel, mesenteric, and diaphragmatic injuries. Qualitative review of the GI tract revealed that radiologists can detect significant findings such as presence of injury, however, localization and extent of injury pose a challenge. Conclusion: The detection of clinically significant injuries to solid organs in trauma patients with PAPI on 64-MDCT is adequate. However, detection of injury to the remaining organ groups on MDCT, especially bowel, mesentery, and diaphragm, remains a challenge.
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- Zonia Ghumman
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Trauma and Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Trauma and Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Diagnostic and Emergency Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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