Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
#168 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Adverse Events 2.0: 5 Pearls Segment
Jan 8, 2025
Explore the world of immune checkpoint inhibitors and their unusual, yet challenging, adverse events. Learn how to distinguish these reactions from infections, delving into issues like pneumonitis, colitis, and dermatitis. Discover the importance of early identification and the role of imaging techniques in diagnosing respiratory symptoms. Understand the long-term management of endocrinopathies, including hormone replacement strategies. Each case study reveals the complexities of treatment and the essential need for teamwork in patient care.
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- Recognizing and effectively managing immune-related adverse events like pneumonitis and colitis requires differentiating them from other medical conditions through specific diagnostic approaches.
- The implementation of AI tools in clinical decision-making enhances patient interactions by streamlining pre-charting and improving diagnostic accuracy for immune checkpoint inhibitor-related toxicities.
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Pre-Encounter Clinical Decision Support
A platform has been developed that utilizes AI to assist clinicians in clinical decision-making before patient encounters. This tool enables healthcare professionals to pre-chart information about patients by creating comprehensive summaries based on existing data. It also offers differential diagnosis suggestions and aids in formulating relevant history questions and physical examination maneuvers to enhance understanding of the patient's condition. This pre-encounter support can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of patient interactions in clinical settings.
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