Telemedicine & Human Touch: Introducing the Future of Remote Care  – The Medical Futurist Newsletter

A long way to go, but the tech has arrived Google has recently showcased an advanced prototype of "Project Starline," a technology facilitating [3D holographic remote conversations](. The specifics of its practical applications are currently unclear, yet it signifies an intriguing step forward. It enables users to concentrate on their conversation partner instead of the device, preserving eye contact even from afar. Although it's evident that the technology needs time to mature, becoming more compact, affordable, and refined along the way, the fact that such technology now exists is an intriguing development. And one more thing: last week we had an exciting live Q&A about AI's role in drug discovery and design with Szabolcs Nagy from Turbine, you can [rewatch the recording here](. I hope you will find the newsletter useful! Best regards, Berci Bertalan Meskó, PhD The Medical Futurist [A FIRST LOOK AT PROJECT STARLINE’S NEW, SIMPLER PROTOTYPE]( Google introduced "Project Starline" which makes a virtual call feel like a one-on-one conversation in 2021 and now they came up with a simpler prototype. We have all been talking to each other on a screen while actually looking into a camera. Especially in a doctor-patient meeting, it doesn't help build trust and real relationships as we are not hard-wired to look at screens and cameras but into the other person's eyes. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Remore care needs to become more personalized, allowing more space for empathy in the future. Such technologies, [especially if they utilize our existing equipment]( - will pave the way. [WHAT'S NEXT FOR AI IN HEALTHCARE IN 2023?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- AI is the undoubted buzzword of the year, so let’s take a look at what we can expect from AI in healthcare in the coming period. I summarized my short- and midterm expectations, focusing on specific events and developments, from regulatory issues to clinical implementation. [WATCH THE VIDEO]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? AI is a great opportunity to address the severe shortage of healthcare workers worldwide. However, the road is long and winding till we get there. [PATREON CONTENT: THE IMPACT OF AI ON HEALTHCARE EFFICIENCY - INTERVIEW WITH DR. CLAIRE NOVOROL OF ADA HEALTH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Medical Futurist Patreon page is the platform for our most devoted followers, where we regularly publish exclusive content for the Patrons. This includes news analysis, our weekly Back-To-The-Future essays about various good/stupid futuristic concepts and our interview series focusing on the realm of digital health. Here is a glimpse into what kind of content we have behind the paywall. [READ MORE]( [CHATGPT IN HEALTHCARE: WHAT SCIENCE SAYS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- We set out to analyse the first studies on ChatGPT in the medical field. These articles were published between November 2022 and early March 2023, and cover a range of topics from the technology’s use in medical education to assisting in radiologic decision-making. From the 21 studies, three main areas of focus for ChatGPT emerged, namely clinical use, answering medical questions and assisting in education, and scientific writing and research. [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? Although these studies were using the former GPT model, they shine light to the areas where researchers see practical use for such large language models. [THE FASTEST-GROWING AND FASTEST-DECLINING INDUSTRIES IN THE US]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the fastest-growing industries and sectors in the US which can also be scaled up for a global perspective. Within the top 15, you can find some that are pretty relevant to us, like promoters of events, individual and family healthcare services and home healthcare services. [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? Especially with the recent AI progress, healthcare could become one of the most creative industries requiring people with unique skill sets. [NEW SUPERBUG-KILLING ANTIBIOTIC DISCOVERED USING AI]( --------------------------------------------------------------- "To find a new antibiotic, the researchers first had to train the AI. They took thousands of drugs where the precise chemical structure was known, and manually tested them on Acinetobacter baumannii to see which could slow it down or kill it. This information was fed into the AI so it could learn the chemical features of drugs that could attack the problematic bacterium. The AI was then unleashed on a list of 6,680 compounds whose effectiveness was unknown." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? For years, antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been in the spotlight as their appearance is quite scary. Now scientists used AI to narrow down thousands of potential chemicals to a handful that could be tested in the laboratory. [ASK ME ABOUT DIGITAL: OUR INITIATIVE TO CONNECT TECH-SAVVY DOCTORS AND PATIENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Forward-thinking medical professionals and open-minded patients often struggle to connect, leading to frustration on both sides. This is where our humble “Ask Me About Digital” initiative aims to offer support. If you are a healthcare professional and would like to participate, simply fill out the form by clicking on the “[Join now]( button on our dedicated page, and we’ll send your badge or pin free of charge. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? A simple way to bridge the communication gap and convey a clear sign of open-mindedness. MORE NEWS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE --------------------------------------------------------------- DUMB QUESTIONS– [Patients are split on getting health care from artificial intelligence]( BIONIC PANCREAS– [FDA Clears New Insulin Pump and Algorithm-Based Software to Support Enhanced Automatic Insulin Delivery]( SOBER PERSPECTIVE – [What does generative AI mean for health care? 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