Publications by authors named "I Hammana"
Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) affects about 25% of people with diabetes in Canada. Early detection of DR is essential for preventing vision loss.
Objective: We evaluated the real-world performance of an artificial intelligence (AI) system that analyzes fundus images for DR screening in a Quebec tertiary care center.
Experiences of Using Cochrane Systematic Reviews by Local HTA Units.
Int J Health Policy Manag
February 2022
This study evaluated the use of Cochrane systematic reviews (CSRs) by Quebec's local health technology assessment (HTA) units to promote efficiency in hospital decision-making. An online survey was conducted to examine: Characteristics of the HTA units; Knowledge about works and services from the Cochrane Collaboration; Level of satisfaction about the use of CSRs; Facilitating factors and barriers to the implementation of CSRs evidence in a local context; Suggestions to improve the use of CSRs. Data accuracy was checked by 2 independent evaluators.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Reduced insulin secretion is a key factor to explain high prevalence of glucose intolerance in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). However, the role of insulin sensitivity remains unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate the association of insulin secretion and sensitivity with the evolution of glucose tolerance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To conduct a systematic review of the literature describing the impact of speech recognition systems on report error rates and productivity in radiology departments.
Methods: The search was conducted for relevant papers published from January 1992 to October 2013. Comparative studies reporting any of the following outcomes were selected: error rates, departmental productivity, and radiologist productivity.