Justin J. Badal, MD, Author at Grand Rounds in Urology

Diagnosing Renal Masses: Do Advanced Imaging Techniques and Biomarkers Play an Important Role?

Posted by Justin J. Badal, MD | Aug 2024

Justin J. Badal, MD, explores the prognostic and predictive value of biomarkers and imaging in the diagnosis of renal conditions. He begins by reviewing the history of biomarkers and their use in the diagnosis and treatment of renal conditions.

Dr. Badal then addresses potential predictive uses of renal condition biomarkers. He presents data from the Checkmate 025 and INmotion150 studies which did not support the predictive value of certain prognostic biomarkers, and future directions for identifying predictive biomarkers.

Dr. Badal concludes with an overview of the effectiveness of combining biomarker detection with imaging technologies to improve prognostic and predictive accuracy. He presents data from the ZIRCON study, and discusses the potential integration of AI in biomarker detection.

Cognitive Bias in Practice and Training

Posted by Justin J. Badal, MD | Jul 2024

Justin J. Badal, MD, examines the impact of cognitive bias in medical training and practice on clinical decision-making, diagnostic accuracy, and patient outcomes. He begins by defining cognitive bias, and analyzing common biases, including:

Representativeness Bias
Misconception of Regression Bias
Availability Bias
Adjustment and Anchoring Bias

Dr. Badal demonstrates examples of the impact of each bias in diagnostic testing, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes. He concludes by making recommendations for counteracting cognitive bias in practice with evidence that bias training improves overall clinician performance.

Diagnosing Renal Masses: Do Advanced Imaging Techniques and Biomarkers Play an Important Role?

Posted by Justin J. Badal, MD | Dec 2023

Justin J. Badal, MD, explores how advancements in imaging techniques and biomarkers enhance diagnostic accuracy, inform treatment decisions, and potentially improve patient outcomes. He acknowledges the limitations of traditional imaging modalities, such as ultrasound and computed tomography (CT), and emphasizes the need for more precise tools.
Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), positron emission tomography (PET) combined with CT or MRI, and the use of biomarkers are all analyzed. These advanced diagnostic tools have the potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy, guide treatment decisions, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. They are a significant step forward in the personalized management of renal cancer.

Cognitive Bias in Training and Practice

Posted by Justin J. Badal, MD | Dec 2023

Justin J. Badal, MD, examines the impact of cognitive bias in medical training and practice on clinical decision-making, diagnostic accuracy, and patient outcomes. He begins by defining cognitive bias, and analyzing common biases, including:

Representativeness Bias
Misconception of Regression Bias
Availability Bias
Adjustment and Anchoring Bias

Dr. Badal demonstrates examples of the impact of each bias in diagnostic testing, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes. He concludes by making recommendations for counteracting cognitive bias in practice with evidence that bias training improves overall clinician performance.

Justin J. Badal, MD

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas

Talks by Justin J. Badal, MD

Diagnosing Renal Masses: Do Advanced Imaging Techniques and Biomarkers Play an Important Role?

Cognitive Bias in Practice and Training

Diagnosing Renal Masses: Do Advanced Imaging Techniques and Biomarkers Play an Important Role?

Cognitive Bias in Training and Practice

Join the GRU Community

You have Successfully Subscribed!