Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam & which radiologist interprets exam may have a direct impact on radiological dx, subsequent choice of tx, and clinical outcome." https://t.co/Vr77GDtMQq https://t.co/yRmDouSPI5
Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within a 3-week period.
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The overall digital discussions reveal strong agreement on the article’s findings, with users expressing concern about diagnostic inconsistency through phrases like 'wide range of diagnoses' and 'substantial variability.' The tone is both analytical and critical, highlighting real cases like the woman who received conflicting results across multiple centers and emphasizing the importance of diagnostic reliability in medical practice.
Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings that highlight significant variability in MRI diagnoses, showing general support or acceptance.
Discussions demonstrate high interest, with participants referencing multiple MRI centers, diagnostic inconsistencies, and real-world implications, indicating curiosity and concern.
Posts delve into specific examples, such as a woman undergoing 10 MRIs with differing outcomes, and include critical commentary on diagnostic reliability, reflecting deep engagement.
Many posts emphasize the potentially serious consequences of inconsistent diagnostics on patient care and treatment decisions, indicating a perception of high impact.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigates whether there are significant differences in MRI diagnoses for the same patient across 10 different imaging centers within a short timeframe, challenging the idea that MRI services are uniform in quality.
- It found substantial variability in interpretive findings and a wide range of interpretive errors, suggesting that diagnostic consistency may not be guaranteed across different centers, which could impact patient care and costs.
- Using quantitative measures like agreement rates and error counts, the researchers compared multiple MRI reports of a single patient with reference exams, highlighting inconsistencies and potential diagnostic inaccuracies among the centers.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyVariability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within a 3-week period https://t.co/s3tpvOFCkw https://t.co/VbHNaHOg0f
Stuur een patiënt naar tien verschillende centra voor een MRI-scan van de rug, en ze vinden allemaal wat anders. Best een hilarische studie. https://t.co/qbh74HzfNF
Een grappig onderzoek waarbij een 63 jarige vrouw met lage rugklachten en klachten in gebied L5 een MRI laat maken bij 10 MRI centra. De uitkomst verschilt nogal. https://t.co/INOi2wqC47
@marklaslett_NZ It was more about the BPS than MRI Mark. It was just an example but was based on this https://t.co/OJ0eIyfDUx
@bowtiedkobra @BowTiedLoon @MaaaDoe Fun with 1 person does 10 MRIs and they aren’t consistent https://t.co/Qbg1Mxqwa9
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@theRealSkubs @deenamousa You can go look up each field in your own time but the studies generally look like this: https://t.co/ivMi0DuOFv https://t.co/QwQ8xzSOF0 https://t.co/2FA97l0kkm
@politicalmath Anyone who's ever gone to the doctor for chronic pain (a far FAR more common ailment than a broken femur) knows that its diagnosis is wildly varied and unsure. E.g. this study of a woman who was sent to 10 imaging centers for her back pain: https://t.co/m4dw1vUlUe https://t.co/a0dhi58S6M
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
This study found marked variability in the reported interpretive findings and a high prevalence of interpretive errors in radiologists' reports of an MRI examination of the lumbar spine performed on the same patient at 10 different…https://t.co/yNhzHXvUQc https://t.co/YmhPKZBMaO
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
RT @MikeReiman: Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam…
Variability in MRI reading-diagnostic error 1 patient, 10 MRIs, 49 distinct findings "Where a pt obtains his/her MRI exam & which radiologist interprets exam may have a direct impact on radiological dx, subsequent choice of tx, and clinical outcome." https://t.co/Vr77GDtMQq https://t.co/yRmDouSPI5
RT @BowTied_Bengal: @bowtiedkobra @BowTiedLoon @MaaaDoe Fun with 1 person does 10 MRIs and they aren’t consistent https://t.co/Qbg1Mxqwa9
@bowtiedkobra @BowTiedLoon @MaaaDoe Fun with 1 person does 10 MRIs and they aren’t consistent https://t.co/Qbg1Mxqwa9
@lisaslk “This may be the study you are looking for “
MRI's are very helpful but they are only a part of the story, don't let an MRI define who you are. https://t.co/EcPPCD2uOr https://t.co/Nj2X6Dslc8
Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within a 3-week period https://t.co/5Ewm51JjOt via @PeterJMoleyMD et al
Em outro bastante famoso, um cirurgião de coluna com sintomas clássicos de hérnia de disco L5-S1 resolveu realizar ressonância magnética em 10 lugares diferentes e comparar os resultados. Apenas 1 acertava a causa dos sintomas https://t.co/6F9k9LR9kM
Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 #MRI centers performing #LumbarSpine MRI examinations on the same #Patient within a 3 week period
Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 #MRI centers performing #LumbarSpine MRI examinations on the same #Patient within a 3 week period
Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 #MRI centers performing #LumbarSpine MRI examinations on the same #Patient within a 3 week period
RT @Retlouping: Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within…
RT @Retlouping: Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within…
Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within a 3-week period https://t.co/s3tpvOFCkw https://t.co/VbHNaHOg0f
RT @TatianaJev: Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within…
Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within a 3-week period - PubMed https://t.co/wYt5BZ3nxx
MRI to naprawdę słabe narzędzie do diagnostyki bólu pleców. Poniżej możesz przeczytać o 63-letniej pacjentce, która w ciągu 3 tygodni zrobiła 10 badań MRI kręgosłupa w różnych placówkach. Wszędzie wyszło co innego. https://t.co/wqXNOpzM4D
RT @1gregorross: Another reason to think hard about imaging. Who knows what will be reported?
RT @1gregorross: Another reason to think hard about imaging. Who knows what will be reported?
RT @1gregorross: Another reason to think hard about imaging. Who knows what will be reported?
RT @1gregorross: Another reason to think hard about imaging. Who knows what will be reported?
RT @1gregorross: Another reason to think hard about imaging. Who knows what will be reported?
RT @1gregorross: Another reason to think hard about imaging. Who knows what will be reported?
RT @1gregorross: Another reason to think hard about imaging. Who knows what will be reported?
RT @1gregorross: Another reason to think hard about imaging. Who knows what will be reported?
RT @1gregorross: Another reason to think hard about imaging. Who knows what will be reported?
RT @1gregorross: Another reason to think hard about imaging. Who knows what will be reported?
“Wow 70 scientists analyzed data and gave opposite results” story is going around. We know. Here same woman went to 10 MRI centers, got wide range of diagnoses, zero findings appear in all reports. @BarbellMedicine https://t.co/u4I7dyqC8E
@CherylRofer The real effect might have been 0 in the linked dataset. I like this story more: same woman went to 10 MRI centers with pain complaint. Zero findings appear in all reports https://t.co/u4I7dyqC8E
9️⃣ Matsumoto et al.,2013: https://t.co/YDFjROHBjf
"one patient scanned at 10 different MRI centers over a period of 3 weeks". Amazing. https://t.co/iE2rV3wLfx
Een grappig onderzoek waarbij een 63 jarige vrouw met lage rugklachten en klachten in gebied L5 een MRI laat maken bij 10 MRI centra. De uitkomst verschilt nogal. https://t.co/INOi2wqC47
RT @enithka: Stuur een patiënt naar tien verschillende centra voor een MRI-scan van de rug, en ze vinden allemaal wat anders. Best een hila…
RT @enithka: Stuur een patiënt naar tien verschillende centra voor een MRI-scan van de rug, en ze vinden allemaal wat anders. Best een hila…
Stuur een patiënt naar tien verschillende centra voor een MRI-scan van de rug, en ze vinden allemaal wat anders. Best een hilarische studie. https://t.co/qbh74HzfNF
@PBlancoFisio @Mageromeu14 Mirad esto, misma paciente, 10 RNM y diferentes diagnósticos. En un plazo de 3 semanas: https://t.co/xRjNVG2Qse
@KineMeuh Heureusement que les radios trouvent la cause, car les irm, elles, donnent des résultats différents entre elles
@marklaslett_NZ It was more about the BPS than MRI Mark. It was just an example but was based on this https://t.co/OJ0eIyfDUx
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Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within a 3-week period. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/M5s4bpy6Dy
Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within a 3-week period : https://t.co/dDl1AP7jhJ
Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations on the same patient within a 3-week period - ScienceDirect https://t.co/UN7UTKvR99
Variability in diagnostic error rates of 10 MRI centers performing lumbar spine MRI examinations "Across all 10 study examinations, there were 49 distinct findings reported related to the presence of a... https://t.co/ibu0KKDUm4
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