Reprinted: CNW, 7-7-2023 A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool has demonstrated the ability to read physicians’ notes and accurately anticipate patients’ risk of death, readmission to hospital, and other outcomes important to their care. As such, AI has proven itself useful in reading medical imaging and even shown it can pass doctors’ licensing exams. Designed by a team at NYU Grossman … [Read more...]
Human Touch and Health Care Technology Work Best Together
Reprinted: Provider, 5/30/2023 Although popular at the beginning of the twentieth century, the practice of doctors making house calls largely ceased by the 1970s. But now, medical professionals are once again appearing in our living rooms for routine check-ups, outpatient care, and to answer pressing health concerns. This is the result of telehealth solutions: apps and secure video platforms … [Read more...]
How AI solutions are breaking boundaries to achieve revolutions in care
There’s growing appreciation for the potential of artificial intelligence in supporting clinicians, directing treatment and optimizing care. Artificial intelligence is transforming various industries, and healthcare is no exception. AI is opening new medical horizons, from improving diagnostics and treatment plans to enhancing patient care and efficiency. In understanding AI's current … [Read more...]
IBM, Cleveland Clinic launch world’s first healthcare-only quantum computer
To speed up the discovery of new medicines and treatments, IBM and Cleveland Clinic have installed the world’s first quantum computer solely for healthcare research at the Cleveland-IBM Discovery Accelerator clinic. The IBM Quantum System One is the first onsite, private sector IBM-managed quantum computer in the U.S., utilizing a generative toolkit and modeling capabilities to apply AI and … [Read more...]
A digital solution to a global issue: How AI can combat key issues impacting healthcare
It’s very clear that current healthcare systems are unsustainable — with a global shortage of clinicians who are already overworked, overtired and overwhelmed. This could be the early warning signs of a medical tsunami and therefore it is essential that we call upon innovation to steady the waters. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform healthcare from a system that is … [Read more...]