Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities in Mexico, Latin America

Radiology, at its core, plays a fundamental role in clinical decision-making, enabling precise diagnoses and providing valuable insights for healthcare treatments. However, in recent years, this noble discipline has encountered significant challenges in Mexico and Latin America, impacting both the quality of healthcare and patient satisfaction.

One of the most pressing challenges facing radiology in Mexico is the issue of saturation. According to the Pan American Health Organization, 80% of hospitals in Latin America still rely on traditional image archiving systems. This statistic serves as a warning sign that we cannot ignore. While radiology has advanced, becoming more precise and detailed, management and archiving methods have lagged behind.

Furthermore, Mexico and Latin America are facing a shortage of radiologists, which is making it difficult for healthcare systems to provide adequate radiological care to patients. It is clear that radiologists may be subject to an excessive workload that can lead to medical errors.

The saturation in radiology not only hinders timely medical decision-making but also affects the delivery times for results. Patients and physicians sometimes have to wait for days, even weeks, to receive essential reports, causing distress and having a critical impact on the diagnostic, treatment, and recovery processes.

Additionally, this saturation could lead to financial burdens as patients are often compelled to seek more efficient radiological care in other countries, incurring additional travel and accommodation costs.

Today, physicians are grappling with a complex dilemma. On the one hand, they require quick and accurate access to radiological study results to provide the best possible patient care. On the other hand, they must contend with outdated systems and lengthy delivery times. This predicament affects their ability to deliver quality service and their job satisfaction.

Yet, as challenges arise, so do opportunities. Some of us are dedicated to achieving high-quality and equitable healthcare where access is limited. Technology is advancing, and artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful ally in overcoming these obstacles. I can personally attest to how this advanced technology is transforming radiology into a key solution to address saturation and expedite result delivery.

A clear example of this is our latest innovation, Eden Creator, an AI-powered solution that is redefining radiology in Latin America. Creator employs advanced language models trained on over 570 gigabytes of text and 175 billion parameters to provide precise, personalized conclusions based on various medical studies.

The impact of Creator is substantial. With this tool, physicians can save up to an hour of daily work while enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Patients no longer need to wait indefinitely for their results, reducing uncertainty and expediting treatment processes.

I take pride in being part of the change in the healthcare industry. I firmly believe that technology should serve medicine, not the other way around. The use of advanced tools like Creator stands as a testament to how technology can enhance the lives of patients and the efficiency of physicians.

There are numerous possibilities, and many of us are working tirelessly to bring about real change. I'd like to emphasize some key areas that I believe are essential to progress in this field:

• Clearly, it is a priority to provide access to technology, ensuring that all hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers in general have access to advanced radiology tools to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment.

• This will almost automatically lead to the optimization of workflows to reduce the workload of radiologists and improve the efficiency of radiology care.

• Finally, I believe it is essential to strengthen collaboration among healthcare stakeholders to coordinate efforts that enhance radiological and overall medical care, ultimately leading to happier patients and physicians.

The field of radiology in Mexico and Latin America faces significant challenges, but AI-based technological solutions are paving the way for a more efficient and promising future. The revolution is already underway, and companies like EDEN are determined to lead it.

Radiology in Mexico has the potential to provide higher-quality healthcare and improve patients' lives. With the right technology and innovation, we are one step closer to achieving this goal.

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