A Modern Renaissance Or An Ethical Conundrum: Reviewing the Implications of Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Radiology

DergiPark: 889286tmsjRecent progress in the field of artificial intelligence has found its way into the diverse realms of medical imaging and radiology, raising questions regarding its po- tential, efficiency, accuracy, and reliability. This review aims to educate radiologists and medical students regarding the uncharted world of artificial intelligence through the discussion of its achievements in radiology while keeping an ethical and prognostic outlook in mind. Artificial intelligence, through the application of its subsets (i.e. machine learning and deep learning), has caused vast expansions in radiology, such as automating diagnoses. Pneumonia, pneumothorax, pulmonary tuberculosis, pulmonary nodules, etc. can now be detected through the use of various artificial intelligence algorithms. However, the acceptability of these highly accurate systems is still a matter of massive doubt. Educating the healthcare professionals in this regard would alleviate the fear of an unknown com- puting system while also answering numerous misconceptions. Moreover, with acceptability comes a huge moral and ethical responsibility. Ethical codes need to be devised that provide appropriate solutions to the moral problems connected with artificial intelligence. Thus, with all of these factors under consideration, artificial intelligence has enormous potential in the field of radiology and will broaden the horizon of healthcare professionals by creating a greater number of computing-related opportunities

Thinking Globally in the Pursuit of Individual Identity: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the International Journal of Medical Students (IJMS)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core values that are unequivocally essential to healthcare research and practice. However, global health inequities remain pervasive and disruptive to the delivery of healthcare. This unacceptable lack of inclusivity and equity infiltrates all aspects of medicine, including research and publication. Accordingly, there is a dissemination of unbalanced and homogenous perspectives which are not representative of the global population. The International Journal of Medical Students (IJMS) has strived to counter such biases through the development of content and the process of its publication. Further, the selection of its editorial team and ambassadors is conducted with the intention of diversity. We respect individual differences and celebrate them as strengths adding to the quality of our journal. Therefore, the IJMS has taken a positive step toward an equitable environment by publishing a policy statement on DEI. We hope to lead by example by fostering a culture of inclusivity for all researchers, regardless of background. Though, we recognize the complexity of implementing comprehensive DEI practices and consider it our duty to the community that we continuously develop through a dedicated effort and iterative process