Publications by authors named "Krzysztof Smolik"
Background: The presence of inflammatory changes in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), including immunoglobulin intrathecal synthesis (IS), can support the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis (AE) and allow prompt treatment. The main aim of our study was to calculate the Kappa index as a marker of IS, in patients with AE.
Methods: Charts of patients undergoing a diagnostic work-up for suspected AE between 2009 and 2023 were reviewed and the Graus criteria applied.
ChatGPT vs. neurologists: a cross-sectional study investigating preference, satisfaction ratings and perceived empathy in responses among people living with multiple sclerosis.
J Neurol
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to compare the empathy and satisfaction levels of people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) towards responses from neurologists versus ChatGPT for common questions.
- The results showed that ChatGPT's responses were perceived as more empathetic than those from neurologists, although no significant difference in overall satisfaction was found.
- The study suggests that while AI like ChatGPT can enhance patient interactions, physicians need to adapt to digital advancements and guide patients in effectively using AI tools in healthcare.
Background: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) kappa free light chains (KFLC) are gaining increasing interest as markers of intrathecal immunoglobulin synthesis. The main aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy (AUC) of the kappa index (CSF/serum KFLC divided by the CSF/serum albumin ratio) compared to CSF oligoclonal IgG bands (OCB) in predicting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or a central nervous system infectious/inflammatory disorder (CNSID).
Methods: We enrolled patients who underwent a diagnostic spinal tap throughout two years.