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Sharing a new publication in @UrolOncol exploring key gaps in penile cancer care and where the field is headed—from patient advocacy and organ preservation to optimizing surgical management and emerging systemic therapy options.
Thanks to the entire team @SalvadorjcMD temd @JadChahoud @SpiessPhilippe @GTumors
doi.org/10.1016/j.urol…
Thanks to the entire team @SalvadorjcMD temd @JadChahoud @SpiessPhilippe @GTumors
doi.org/10.1016/j.urol…
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Wharton researchers gave nearly 1,000 high school math students access to ChatGPT during practice problems
Result: chatGPT is the perfect trap.
Look at the red bars.
Students with ChatGPT crushed their practice sessions.
The basic ChatGPT group solved more problems and those did even more.
Now look at the gray bars. That's the exam.
No AI allowed.
The ChatGPT group scored 17% worse than kids who practiced with zero technology.
And the fancy tutor version?
No better than working alone.
The researchers called AI a "crutch."
When they analyzed what students actually typed into ChatGPT, most of them just wrote - “What’s the answer?”
The kicker: students who used ChatGPT believed it hadn't hurt their learning.
They were confidently wrong.
This is the AI trap in education.
Outsourcing your thinking.
Of course, lots of half-baked AI literacy curricula being rolled out in schools now
Let’s of course ignore that basic literacy (the ability to read) is possible for <50% of 8th graders
Source: Bastani et al. (2025), "Generative AI Can Harm Learning," PNAS
Result: chatGPT is the perfect trap.
Look at the red bars.
Students with ChatGPT crushed their practice sessions.
The basic ChatGPT group solved more problems and those did even more.
Now look at the gray bars. That's the exam.
No AI allowed.
The ChatGPT group scored 17% worse than kids who practiced with zero technology.
And the fancy tutor version?
No better than working alone.
The researchers called AI a "crutch."
When they analyzed what students actually typed into ChatGPT, most of them just wrote - “What’s the answer?”
The kicker: students who used ChatGPT believed it hadn't hurt their learning.
They were confidently wrong.
This is the AI trap in education.
Outsourcing your thinking.
Of course, lots of half-baked AI literacy curricula being rolled out in schools now
Let’s of course ignore that basic literacy (the ability to read) is possible for <50% of 8th graders
Source: Bastani et al. (2025), "Generative AI Can Harm Learning," PNAS
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The "10x AI Developer" is a MASSIVE lie.
You are just a 1x Developer generating 10x the technical debt.
The entire tech industry is high on the illusion of "vibe coding" right now. The popular consensus is that because Claude and Devin can spin up a backend in 45 seconds, software is now infinitely cheaper to build.
Here is the provocative reality nobody is budgeting for: AI is about to make software engineering significantly MORE expensive.
Everyone is cheering for code generation, but completely ignoring the Verification Tax.
When an AI agent writes 5,000 lines of code, it is optimizing to pass the immediate test. It is not optimizing for human readability. It relies on brute-force loops, repetitive logic, and bizarre architectural shortcuts that just happen to compile.
Fast forward 12 months. Your business needs to pivot, or a core dependency breaks.
You are now staring at a 50,000-line black box that no human being actually wrote, understands, or can safely modify. You cannot simply "prompt" your way out of architectural collapse.
When the machine-generated spaghetti finally breaks, you won't be saved by a $20/month LLM subscription. You will have to hire a top-tier Principal Engineer at absolute premium rates just to untangle the mess your "autonomous swarm" created.
We are treating code generation as a pure productivity win, but code is a liability, not an asset.
Stop measuring how fast your team can generate syntax. Start measuring how quickly they can debug it.
You are just a 1x Developer generating 10x the technical debt.
The entire tech industry is high on the illusion of "vibe coding" right now. The popular consensus is that because Claude and Devin can spin up a backend in 45 seconds, software is now infinitely cheaper to build.
Here is the provocative reality nobody is budgeting for: AI is about to make software engineering significantly MORE expensive.
Everyone is cheering for code generation, but completely ignoring the Verification Tax.
When an AI agent writes 5,000 lines of code, it is optimizing to pass the immediate test. It is not optimizing for human readability. It relies on brute-force loops, repetitive logic, and bizarre architectural shortcuts that just happen to compile.
Fast forward 12 months. Your business needs to pivot, or a core dependency breaks.
You are now staring at a 50,000-line black box that no human being actually wrote, understands, or can safely modify. You cannot simply "prompt" your way out of architectural collapse.
When the machine-generated spaghetti finally breaks, you won't be saved by a $20/month LLM subscription. You will have to hire a top-tier Principal Engineer at absolute premium rates just to untangle the mess your "autonomous swarm" created.
We are treating code generation as a pure productivity win, but code is a liability, not an asset.
Stop measuring how fast your team can generate syntax. Start measuring how quickly they can debug it.
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Teaching proper AI literacy in school is more imperative than teaching proper internet sourcing was 20 years ago. It is existential.
Wharton’s latest AI study points to a hard truth: “AI writes, humans review” model is breaking down
Why "just review the AI output" doesn't work anymore, our brains literally give up.
We have started doing "Cognitive Surrender" to AI - Wharton’s latest AI study points to a hard put is not a reliable safeguard when cognition itself starts to defer to the machine.when you stop verifying what the AI tells you, and you don't even realize you stopped. It's different from offloading, like using a calculator.
With offloading you know the tool did the work. With surrender, your brain recodes the AI's answer as YOUR judgment. You genuinely believe you thought it through yourself.
Says AI is becoming a 3rd thinking system, and people often trust it too easily.
You know Kahneman's System 1 (fast intuition) and System 2 (slow analysis)? They're saying AI is now System 3, an external cognitive system that operates outside your brain. And when you use it enough, something happens that they call Cognitive Surrender.
Cognitive surrender is trickier: AI gives an answer, you stop really questioning it, and your brain starts treating that output as your own conclusion. It does not feel outsourced. It feels self-generated.
The data makes it hard to brush off. Across 3 preregistered studies with 1,372 participants and 9,593 trials, people turned to AI on over 50% of questions.
In Study 1, when AI was correct, people followed it 92.7% of the time. When it was wrong, they still followed it 79.8% of the time.
Without AI, baseline accuracy was 45.8%. With correct AI, it jumped to 71.0%. With incorrect AI, it dropped to 31.5%, worse than having no AI. Access to AI also boosted confidence by 11.7 percentage points, even when the answers were wrong.
Human review is supposed to be the safety net. But this research suggests the safety net has a hole in it: people do not just miss bad AI output; they become more confident in it.
Time pressure did not eliminate the effect. Incentives and feedback reduced it but did not remove it. And the people most resistant tended to score higher on fluid intelligence and need for cognition. That makes this feel less like a laziness problem and more like a cognitive architecture problem.
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I BUILT MY OWN AGENTIC AI CLINICAL SCRIBE.. in 3 hours
Los Angeles, 27 February 2026 -
Alone in my LA apartment after work — sparkling lemon soda in hand, jazz drifting softly through the room, warm lights casting a mellow glow. It sounds like the opening scene of a romance.
It isn’t (🫤)
Instead, I was building my own AI clinical scribe ..in 3 hours (believe me..not flexing, just amazed) ~90% section accuracy so far and fully functioning. I’m a physician, not a coder — just driven by curiosity and a deep belief that we can do better. It’s honestly incredible how accessible this technology has become… and how many lives (providers and patients) it is going to impact
The potential to truly democratize medicine feels tangible like never before.
Accessibility to this tool is no longer an issue. This isn’t hype or empty talk — this is real, and it’s happening right now. This is going to contribute to SAVE healthcare from its modern crisis. Period.
I want to share this on social media — not to show off, but as a proof of concept and as a physician who is genuinely amazed. I can barely keep my feet on the ground, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the historic moment we’re experiencing in medicine.. If I can understand it, you can too!
As healthcare workforce we MUST understand the potentials (and risks of course) of this revolution
It reminds me of the words from the book that changed my vision of medicine forever by @EricTopol “Make Healthcare Human Again.”
We’re living in the future
[disclaimer: these was build only for a research purpose. Of course, HIPAA/GDPR and other compliance validation is required, I am very aware about it (local host only, research/testing on myself… I am my own patient… the most difficult patient ever btw ), Nothing about this is casual — AI in healthcare must be built, tested, validated, and governed carefully, with safety and privacy first]
Los Angeles, 27 February 2026 -
Alone in my LA apartment after work — sparkling lemon soda in hand, jazz drifting softly through the room, warm lights casting a mellow glow. It sounds like the opening scene of a romance.
It isn’t (🫤)
Instead, I was building my own AI clinical scribe ..in 3 hours (believe me..not flexing, just amazed) ~90% section accuracy so far and fully functioning. I’m a physician, not a coder — just driven by curiosity and a deep belief that we can do better. It’s honestly incredible how accessible this technology has become… and how many lives (providers and patients) it is going to impact
The potential to truly democratize medicine feels tangible like never before.
Accessibility to this tool is no longer an issue. This isn’t hype or empty talk — this is real, and it’s happening right now. This is going to contribute to SAVE healthcare from its modern crisis. Period.
I want to share this on social media — not to show off, but as a proof of concept and as a physician who is genuinely amazed. I can barely keep my feet on the ground, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the historic moment we’re experiencing in medicine.. If I can understand it, you can too!
As healthcare workforce we MUST understand the potentials (and risks of course) of this revolution
It reminds me of the words from the book that changed my vision of medicine forever by @EricTopol “Make Healthcare Human Again.”
We’re living in the future
[disclaimer: these was build only for a research purpose. Of course, HIPAA/GDPR and other compliance validation is required, I am very aware about it (local host only, research/testing on myself… I am my own patient… the most difficult patient ever btw ), Nothing about this is casual — AI in healthcare must be built, tested, validated, and governed carefully, with safety and privacy first]
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Conner Ganjavi retweeted
Keck USC uro applicants🏆✌🏼🥂
Ryan and @JacobHershen staying at @USC_Urology, @ConnerGanjavi heading to @uwurology, Luis to @MontefioreUro, @chirag_doshi1 to @HMethodistUro, and Sina and myself to @MountsinaiUro ! #mountSINA
We’re going to be urologists!!
Ryan and @JacobHershen staying at @USC_Urology, @ConnerGanjavi heading to @uwurology, Luis to @MontefioreUro, @chirag_doshi1 to @HMethodistUro, and Sina and myself to @MountsinaiUro ! #mountSINA
We’re going to be urologists!!
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@ConnerGanjavi @uwurology @KECKSchool_USC @Cacciamani_MD @MichaelEppler7 @EthanLayne20 Congratulations! And wishing you the best ✌️❤️
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I am beyond excited to be joining @uwurology!! It has taken 5 truly transformative years, and I couldn’t have done it without friends and faculty at @KECKSchool_USC and the folks at @USC_Urology including Professor @Cacciamani_MD, @MichaelEppler7, @EthanLayne20 and so many more!
Happy Match Day!
We’re excited to welcome @ConnerGanjavi, Christopher Connors, Erin Petersen, and @SalvadorjcMD to the Department of Urology at @UWMedicine! We’re thrilled to have you join the team and look forward to all that’s ahead.
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Conner Ganjavi retweeted
New issue alert! 👉 cell.com/cell/current
The adrenergic system stimulates body-wide stem cell activation to mediate enhanced limb regeneration in response to amputation in axolotls. The cover image shows a white axolotl perched on a rock with forelimbs and gills visible
The adrenergic system stimulates body-wide stem cell activation to mediate enhanced limb regeneration in response to amputation in axolotls. The cover image shows a white axolotl perched on a rock with forelimbs and gills visible
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USC Institute of Urology is redefining what’s possible in cancer treatment through robotics, AI, and life-changing clinical trials. Thanks to their vision and leadership investments, the future of patient care is brighter than ever.
Read the full story.
keck.usc.edu/news/usc-urolo…
Read the full story.
keck.usc.edu/news/usc-urolo…
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Conner Ganjavi retweeted
OR. Do TP without antibiotics
Rectal Swab–based Targeted Prophylactic Antibiotics Reduce Infectious Complications After Transrectal Prostate Biopsy
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
In this systematic review and meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials including 3,002 patients, the use of targeted s (TPAs) based on rectal swab cultures before transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUS-PB) was associated with a significant reduction in postbiopsy febrile urinary tract infections compared with empiric antibiotic prophylaxis (2.7% vs 5.2%; risk ratio 0.54, p = 0.003). The number needed to treat to prevent one febrile infection was 40. However, no significant difference was observed in the incidence of sepsis between the two groups.
These findings support incorporating rectal swab–guided antibiotic selection into prebiopsy protocols to reduce infection risk in patients undergoing TRUS-PB, though further research is warranted to clarify its impact on sepsis prevention. #ProstateCancer
Ichiro Tsuboi
@Mehdi_Kardoust
@fazekasMD
@miszczyk_marcin
@A_Cormio
@K_Tatsushi
@kensuke_bekku
@PiotrChlosta
@Albert0Briganti
@DrShariat
@OncoAlert 🚨
@Silke_Gillessen
@AOmlin
@nataliagandur
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Honored to have led this project. Health literacy barriers continue to worsen and we need better tools to combat misinformation.
Generative AI can help if used with proper supervision! @JCOCCI_ASCO @Pub2Post @Cacciamani_MD @USC_Urology
Generative AI can help if used with proper supervision! @JCOCCI_ASCO @Pub2Post @Cacciamani_MD @USC_Urology
📢Proud to share our new study in @JCO_ASCO CCI : the first #RCT on the impact of GAI-generated patient-friendly materials (via @Pub2Post) on understanding urological research!
📄 Readability enhanced: 68.9 vs 25.3 (P<.001)
👥 277 participants
📊 Quality scores: 85-100%
🧠 Imp.001
👉tnyp.me/OPE3PIMF
A step forward in making science accessible!!
@ConnerGanjavi @USC_Urology @Urology_AI @EthanLayne20 @ConnerGanjavi #InderbirGill @mitchgoldenberg @ALDCAbreu @DrMihirDesai @karangill96 @francesco_cei1 @JCOCCI_ASCO @ASCO
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Just released in @JCO_ASCO @JCOCCI_ASCO our new @USC_Urology study
From Jargon to Clarity: A Randomized Trial of AI-Generated Cancer Research Summaries uroai.org/blogs/blogdeta…
From Jargon to Clarity: A Randomized Trial of AI-Generated Cancer Research Summaries uroai.org/blogs/blogdeta…
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On September 9, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration approved gemcitabine intravesical system (Inlexzo, Janssen Biotech, Inc.) for adults with BCG - unresponsive NMIBC with CIS with or without papillary tumors.
Also known as TAR-200: this gemcitabine intravesical system is ary catheter and stylet used for insertion through the urinary catheter into the bladder.
Also known as TAR-200: this gemcitabine intravesical system is ary catheter and stylet used for insertion through the urinary catheter into the bladder.
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Congratulations to Professor @Cacciamani_MD what an amazing honor!
❤️Honored to be selected as '#Editor of the Month' by @JUrology
🎓Being part of the process to publish exceptional and innovative urological research in 'THE journal" is an immensely rewarding experience
Here is some tips I follow:
🔬 Achieving research novelty requires curate data, impacting the field regardless of the size of advancement
🤝 Urology fellows should collaborate for collective progress
✅ Adhering to strict reporting standards like @EQUATORNetwork checklists
📖 Publishing success demands clarity, ethical reporting of all results, perseverance, and staying updated
🔍 Studying both positive and negative outcomes is vital to understand limitations and enhance patient care
Thanks to @siemensr and the entire @JUrology team for this!
@AmerUrological @USC_Urology @Uroweb @Urology_AI @ICARUS_collab @uroAI_news
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[via @uroAI_news] AI advances healthcare with 90% diagnostic accuracy, using HealthBench & ADeLe for effective application Challenges include usability and trust Doctor-AI partnership reaches 80%
uroai.org/blogs/blogdeta…
uroai.org/blogs/blogdeta…
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[via @uroai_news]
Artificial Intelligence Generates Multilingual Cancer Patient Materials with Superior Readability and Equivalent Accuracy, Clarity, and Completeness to Expert-Written Texts
uroai.org/blogs/blogdeta…
Artificial Intelligence Generates Multilingual Cancer Patient Materials with Superior Readability and Equivalent Accuracy, Clarity, and Completeness to Expert-Written Texts
uroai.org/blogs/blogdeta…
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What is the current state of the art for #AI application in BPH?
👇Get your insights from our current mini-review from @LiamMurad et al👇:
doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.…
@Cacciamani_MD, @Dr_KevinZorn, Inderbir Gill, @USCUrology, Mihir Desai, @ConnerGanjavi, Ethan Layne
👇Get your insights from our current mini-review from @LiamMurad et al👇:
doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.…
@Cacciamani_MD, @Dr_KevinZorn, Inderbir Gill, @USCUrology, Mihir Desai, @ConnerGanjavi, Ethan Layne
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New review out in @EurUrolFocus on the current state of AI in LUTS/BPH management!
@LiamMurad @Cacciamani_MD @Dr_KevinZorn @EthanLayne20 @USC_Urology
@LiamMurad @Cacciamani_MD @Dr_KevinZorn @EthanLayne20 @USC_Urology
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So great to reflect on how much we have learned during our @USC_Urology home sub-I and how much we will carry with us to the next one. Thank you to everyone at USC Urology that we had the opportunity to learn from this month!
@ConnerGanjavi @chirag_doshi1
@ConnerGanjavi @chirag_doshi1
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