radiology-research

# Radiology Research Skill ## Triggers - "recent research on" - "literature review" - "published studies" - "evidence for" - "systematic review" - "clinical trials" - "accuracy metrics" - "what does the evidence say" ## Parameters - `research_type` (required): Type of research query - `recent_papers` - Latest publications - `evidence_summary` - Synthesized evidence - `accuracy_metrics` - Performance benchmarks - `guidelines_review` - Professional society guidelines - `clinical_trials` - Ongoing trials - `systematic_review` - Comprehensive literature review - `topic` (required): Research topic or clinical question - `time_range` (optional): Publication date filter (e.g., last 2 years) - `modality` (optional): Specific imaging modality ## Research Quality Levels | Level | Evidence Type | |-------|--------------| | 1 | Randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses | | 2 | Cohort studies, case-control | | 3 | Case series, expert opinion | | 4 | Anecdotal reports | ## Key Research Areas ### AI/ML in Radiology - Diagnostic accuracy studies - Performance benchmarking - External validation results - Clinical implementation outcomes ### Imaging Techniques - Protocol optimization - New sequence development - Contrast agent innovations - Dose reduction techniques ### Clinical Applications - Screening effectiveness - Diagnostic accuracy by condition - Treatment monitoring - Prognostic imaging markers ## Literature Sources - PubMed/MEDLINE (primary) - RSNA Radiology (journal) - Academic Radiology (journal) - European Radiology (journal) - arXiv (preprints) - ClinicalTrials.gov (trials) ## Output Format Returns structured JSON with: - Citation list with relevance scores - Key findings summary - Accuracy metrics (sensitivity, specificity, AUC) - Study quality indicators - Clinical applicability notes ## Usage Examples ``` research_type: recent_papers topic: deep learning chest X-ray pneumonia time_range: last_2_years research_type: evidence_summary topic: MRI vs CT for appendicitis diagnosis modality: CT, MRI ``` ## Integration Links to: - pubmed-search for detailed literature access - guideline-integration for society recommendations - cross-reference-linking for related cases