4 papers
Fusion is not one-size-fits-all: Cross-Modal Representation Alignment for Time-to-Event Modeling
Zhemin Zhang, Weijie Chen, David Le +7
Accurate time-to-event (TTE) prediction from multimodal clinical data remains challenging due to modality imbalance and distribution shift. We introduce a foundation model-driven f…
From Generation to Collaboration: Using LLMs to Edit for Empathy in Healthcare
Man Luo, Bahareh Harandizadeh, Amara Tariq +5
Clinical empathy is essential for patient care, but physicians need continually balance emotional warmth with factual precision under the cognitive and emotional constraints of cli…
Position: Restructuring of Categories and Implementation of Guidelines Essential for VLM Adoption in Healthcare
Amara Tariq, Rimita Lahiri, Charles Kahn +1
The intricate and multifaceted nature of vision language model (VLM) development, adaptation, and application necessitates the establishment of clear and standardized reporting pro…
Opportunistic Screening for Pancreatic Cancer using Computed Tomography Imaging and Radiology Reports
David Le, Ramon Correa-Medero, Amara Tariq +3
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly aggressive cancer, with most cases diagnosed at stage IV and a five-year overall survival rate below 5%. Early detection and pro…