Background/Objectives: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women globally, with an increasing incidence, particularly in younger populations. Achieving complete surgical excision is essential to reduce recurrence. Artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models like ChatGPT, has potential for supporting diagnostic tasks, though its role in surgical oncology remains limited. Methods: This retrospective study evaluated ChatGPT’s performance (ChatGPT-4, OpenAI, March 2025) in predicting surgical margin status (R0 or R1) based on intraoperative mammograms of lumpectomy specimens. AI-generated responses were compared with histopathological findings. Performance was evaluated using sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), F1 score, and Cohen’s kappa coefficient. Results: Out of a total of 100 patients, ChatGPT achieved an accuracy of 84.0% in predicting surgical margin status. Sensitivity for identifying R1 cases (incomplete excision) was 60.0%, while specificity for R0 (complete excision) was 86.7%. The positive predictive value (PPV) was 33.3%, and the negative predictive value (NPV) was 95.1%. The F1 score for R1 classification was 0.43, and Cohen’s kappa coefficient was 0.34, indicating moderate agreement with histopathological findings. Conclusions: ChatGPT demonstrated moderate accuracy in confirming complete excision but showed limited reliability in identifying incomplete margins. While promising, these findings emphasize the need for domain-specific training and further validation before such models can be implemented in clinical breast cancer workflows.
Background/Objectives: Acquired sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) can result from a wide range of insults, including ototoxic drugs, Meniere’s disease, noise-induced ototoxicity, and aging. The underlying pathophysiological mechanism arises through damage to the inner ear via oxidative stress and inflammation. Recent research suggests that natural antioxidants are promising solutions to prevent SNHL. Nigella sativa (NS), through its active compound thymoquinone (TQ), is a potent antioxidant that has shown promising results. The aim of this systematic review is to examine whether NS can offer protection against acquired SNHL. Methods: This study reviewed the literature on the protective effects of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) or TQ against acquired SNHL. We followed the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases using keywords related to NS and hearing loss. Meta-analyses were performed on eligible studies. Risk of bias was assessed using the Systematic Review Center for Laboratory Animal Experiments (SYRCLE) tool for animal studies. Results: Out of a total of 76 records, 38 duplicates were removed. From the remaining 38, 13 studies met the inclusion criteria. Multiple studies reported a significant protective effect of NS, especially against ototoxicity. The risk of bias across the studies was moderate. Conclusions: Preclinical evidence indicates that NS provides significant protection against acquired SNHL. These protective effects are attributed to their antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Overall, our systematic review highlights NS as a promising candidate for preventing SNHL.