A5020216593- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Melanoma and MAPK Pathways
- Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- AI in cancer detection
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
Karolinska Institutet
2023-2025
Karolinska University Hospital
2023-2025
Stockholm South General Hospital
2023
Background: Teledermoscopy (TDS) emerges as an efficient tool for diagnosing skin lesions. In Sweden, double reading is the standard of care, but risk factors misdiagnosis or mismanagement using single reader evaluations (SRE) are not well-studied. This study aimed to assess accuracy SRE compared with gold in TDS. Methods: retrospective cohort involved 1,997 TDS referrals sent from general practitioners dermatologists Stockholm, selected based on dermoscopic diagnoses. All underwent (DRE)....
Importance Over the past decades, many global regions have experienced a steady increase in incidence of cutaneous melanoma. However, more recently, downward trend has been observed younger age groups Australia and US. Yet, Europe, none countries reported any significant decline melanoma for group. Objective To assess mortality trends Sweden, with focus on individuals than average onset. Design, Setting, Participants This cohort study used data national population from Swedish Melanoma...
Introduction The increasing use of teledermatoscopy in clinical practice has led to demands evaluate the effects this new technology on traditional healthcare systems. Objectives To study lead times from first consultation primary care diagnostic excision suspected malignant melanoma lesions referrals a tertiary hospital-based dermatology clinic compared with mobile referrals. Methods A retrospective cohort design was used. Data sex, age, pathology report, names caregivers, diagnosis, date...
Abstract Background Suspected malignant skin lesions are common and challenging in terms of diagnostic accuracy lead time. Efficient use teledermatoscopy has the potential to improve these factors. Objectives This report aims explore implementation for quality improvement a comprehensive healthcare system. Methods A stepwise started 2012 Stockholm Region, Sweden, serving 2.4 million inhabitants across approximately 240 primary centres. The full‐scale occurred from May 2021 February 2023,...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Teledermatoscopy (TDS) has successfully been incorporated into the healthcare system of Stockholm Region, serving a population 2.4 million with nearly 240 Primary care units. The full implementation was preceded by pilot project conducted in 2015-2021. complex as it involves several levels care, contractual structures, procurement technical solution integrated regional IT environment and major training mission. Political initiatives played critical role making...