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AI Meets Molecular Testing in Thyroid Nodules

This combined approach has the potential to improve patient outcomes ... without negatively impacting long-term cancer-related outcomes.”

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    Combined AI and molecular testing maintains 95% sensitivity in thyroid nodules.

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    Specificity improved from 45% to 60% with integration.

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    PPV increased from 66% to 72% post-integration.

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    Enhanced predictive accuracy for indeterminate thyroid nodules.

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    New approach requires validation in larger cohorts.

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    Aim to reduce unnecessary surgeries while managing cancer risk effectively.

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    Limited sample size may influence statistical significance.

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AI Meets Molecular Testing in Thyroid Nodules

This combined approach has the potential to improve patient outcomes ... without negatively impacting long-term cancer-related outcomes.”

  • by Julia Cipriano, MS, CMPP

  • February 26, 2026

  • 5 min

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