How to work efficiently with AIÂ My latest paper [has just been published]( in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR). It describes what AI tools have become available since the beginning of the ChatGPT revolution and contemplates how they might change physicians’ perceptions of this breakthrough technology. In other news, our [most recent policy report]( seems to have hit the right notes with a lot of you. We're so glad to see it's been downloaded quite a bit. Your interest and engagement with our work mean a lot to us, and we're excited to keep sharing more. I hope you will find the newsletter useful! Best regards,
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The Medical Futurist [PROMPT ENGINEERING FOR HEALTHCARE: 11 TIPS TO CRAFT GREAT CHATGPT PROMPTS]( Giving good prompts will make us more efficient when working with AI, and increase our chances of getting valuable outputs. Understanding the art of ‘prompt engineering’ is becoming increasingly critical. Whether you’re a seasoned user of AI or a newbie, these guidelines should make your journey smoother and more rewarding. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Practice is key, and each question we ask is a step towards becoming more fluent in the language of AI. [AMAZON CALLED TO ACCOUNT – ON HEALTH DATA]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Two US senators were concerned that Amazon’s virtual care platform is “harvesting” patient health data and asked the company some questions. "The senators want Amazon to provide a sample contract with any third-party providers that give care to Amazon Clinic enrollees, disclose what data it shares and if and how it’s used to sell Amazon products or services." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? If (and only if) tech giants try to exploit patients' health data they can access through their own devices and services, only policy-makers that understand the technology can catch them. [THE MEDICAL FUTURIST COURSE BUNDLE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn about both Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence in one bundle, getting two courses for the price of one. From covering the basic terms and concepts to introducing the use cases, discussing social and ethical implications and facing the greatest challenges - you will get up to speed in no time. [ENROLL HERE]( [AI 100: THE MOST PROMISING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STARTUPS OF 2023]( --------------------------------------------------------------- CB Insights just released its annual list of the 100 most promising private AI companies in the world. As you can imagine, the ones I'm most interested in are the ones related to healthcare, such as Atomic AI, Atropos Health, Generate Biomedicines, Navina, Subtle Medical, Turbine, XtalPi, Aqemia. [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? As many of the winners are working on cross-industry solutions, their work will influence the future of healthcare as well. [WHY AM I OPTIMISTIC ABOUT AI IN HEALTHCARE?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- There's a possibility that generative AI might outgrow, outsmart, and outlive us eventually, and that's understandably making a lot of scientists and experts nervous. But despite these concerns, I'm still optimistic. I really believe that AI has a lot to offer us, especially when it comes to improving healthcare, and here's why. [WATCH THE VIDEO]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? Keeping hopes, expectations and fears at realistic levels is important to make the most of these new technologies. [APPLE VISION PRO COULD GIVE DOCTORS 'SUPERPOWERS': US-BASED SURGEON]( --------------------------------------------------------------- My good friend, Rafael Grossman is optimistic about Apple's new Vision Pro headset. I'm still worried about its price as the major barrier to wide adoption ($3,499). "Dr Rafael Grossmann, a general surgeon with a background in robotic surgery and the first to live-stream a surgery using Google Glass, believes the Apple Vision Pro could be very useful during an operation when information is critical to a patient's survival, according to WMTW TV station network." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Gathering data in mixed reality that is helping you in real-time, in a synchronous fashion will undoubtedly be a powerful ally in operating theaters, but the costs are relevant. [FDA APPROVES FIRST GENE THERAPY FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY]( ---------------------------------------------------------------
Such amazing news for scientific progress! The FDA just approved the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy! "Sarepta set a $3.2 million price for Elevidys. Elevidys is an engineered version of the gene that codes for dystrophin. It leads to production of a shortened version of dystrophin intended to make up for normal dystrophin that patients lack. The gene therapy is administered as a single intravenous infusion." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? This is the first treatment that addresses the underlying cause of the inherited disease. MORE NEWS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE --------------------------------------------------------------- ONGOING TRIAL – [Two epilepsy patients’ seizures greatly reduced in stem cell therapy trial]( GIVING WARNINGS – [Surgical patch seals wounds and warns of leaks]( MINIMISING SCARRING – [Robot surgeons provide many benefits, but how autonomous should they be?]( BIOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS – [This little wearable is designed to detect blood flow to the brain]( [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 2023 This email was sent to {EMAIL}
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