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Digital Tool for Iatrogenesis Detection Shows Promise in Emergency Medicine Vignette Study

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25 June 2026

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French multicentre study evaluates POSOS digital tool for detecting drug-induced iatrogenesis in emergency medicine using clinical vignettes. Results show promise for improving diagnostic accuracy in time-pressured emergency settings.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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