Short Course, Innovations, Ozempic & Buzzwords - The Monthly Digest From The Medical Futurist

Everything we've been working on in one dose April was an exciting month in The Medical Futurist World. We launched a new, short-format online course about generative AI and the feedback was heartwarming. And also published an ebook with a new, Q&A format with an easy-to-digest design, and had a great live stream. Meanwhile, we discussed weight loss injections, analyzed why healthcare innovation is so difficult, and imagined a future where generative AI is a complete failure. I hope you will find the newsletter useful! Best regards, Berci Bertalan Meskó, PhD The Medical Futurist [A SHORT GUIDE TO GENERATIVE AI IN HEALTHCARE]( A major new project from the past months was the launch of this new fast-track course, which aims to provide a hands-on introduction to the world of generative AI - in the time you have a cup or two of your favorite tea or coffee. If you want to learn about generative AI in an easygoing way, without committing substantial amounts of time, this is for you. For a few more days, the short course is available in a bundle, that includes our new book as a bonus. Give it a try, and let us know, what you think! [ENROLL HERE]( WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? It's essential to provide user-friendly and welcoming entry points for AI, making it easier for everyone to explore new technologies comfortably. [10 PREDICTIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE AI]( --------------------------------------------------------------- From unlocking hidden biomarkers to streamlining administrative burdens, AI will improve patient care and redefine the role of physicians. I have 10 predictions for healthcare AI, coming from four distinct facets of the healthcare spectrum. [WATCH THE VIDEO]( WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? If you want to dive deeper,[we analyzed this topic in this article](. [PEEK INTO THE NEW E-BOOK: 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT AI]( --------------------------------------------------------------- In our latest ebook, we listed 100 questions in 10 chapters, all related to artificial intelligence in healthcare, moving from the basics to the specifics. Check out this article peeking into the topics and introducing a handful of fascinating questions (and answers). This is a brand new format for us, and we hope you will like it. We did our best to keep the answers short and easy to follow, and the structure of the book light and airy, while delivering substantial content. [READ MORE]( [OZEMPIC AND OTHER WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS WILL ONLY WORK WITH DIGITAL HEALTH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The “miracle drug” narrative surrounding Ozempic dangerously oversimplifies sustainable weight management, potentially leading to disappointment and weight regain when the medication is stopped. Ozempic and similar GLP-1 agonists should be viewed as tools within a more comprehensive weight management approach, not as a magic solution that guarantees lasting results without effort. [READ MORE]( WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Just a day after our analysis went live, MyFitnessPal announced a new integration supporting GLP-1 medications, and rumors further suggest major wearable brands are working on similar tools. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a trend. [WHAT IF GENERATIVE AI TURNED TO BE A FLOP IN HEALTHCARE?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- If generative AI fails to demonstrate effectiveness and safety through clinical trials and empirical evidence, it risks exclusion from evidence-based medical practice. A failure of generative AI could erode public trust, provoke ethical concerns with deepfakes, and lead to stringent regulations or outright bans in medical settings, potentially stifling further innovation and investment in the field. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? I don’t expect generative AI will be a flop in medicine (or elsewhere), but thinking about “what if” questions is rarely a waste of time, as it helps us prepare for the future. MORE FROM THE MEDICAL FUTURIST TEAM --------------------------------------------------------------- YEARS & DECADES – [From Patent To Product: The Speed Of The Digital Health Evolution]( NEW WORLD – [Technobabble To English: A Buzzword Guide For Medical AI And Digital Health]( 2024 EDITION – [Prompt Engineering For Healthcare: 11 Tips To Craft Great ChatGPT Prompts]( VIDEO – [The Wearable Health Tracker Landscape]( [color-forwardtofriend-48.png](mailto:berci@medicalfuturist.com) [color-facebook-48.png]( [color-youtube-48.png]( [color-linkedin-48.png]( [color-twitter-48.png]( [color-instagram-48.png]( © The Medical Futurist 2024 This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Medical Futurist · Budapest · Budapest, Pest 1118 · Hungary