Google's AI Already Alerts Radiologists Of Signs Of Breast Cancer – The Medical Futurist Newsletter

The practical use of AI is here in everyday medicine as well Last week we delved deeper into [how AI intersects with the realm of drug design]( and development. As technology continues to evolve, it's crucial to bridge the gap between AI advancements and practical medical applications. On that note, we're thrilled to announce that our e-book on generative AI is coming soon! We've poured our passion and knowledge into it and are eager to hear your thoughts once it's in your hands. As always, our goal was to make this monumental topic understandable and relevant for everyone, regardless of tech expertise. I hope you will find the newsletter useful! Best regards, Berci Bertalan Meskó, PhD The Medical Futurist [GOOGLE HEALTH EXPANDS AI-POWERED BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS INTEGRATION]( --------------------------------------------------------------- iCAD a global manufacturer of medical devices, announced that they would start incorporating Google Health's AI technology into its ProFound Breast Health Suite for 2D Mammography for 20 years. The ProFound system is a cancer detection software that uses AI to analyze a mammography image and alert radiologists of suspicious areas. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? The perfect recipe for success: use AI to automate repetitive and/or data-based tasks. [TOP 6 COMPANIES USING AI IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT]( --------------------------------------------------------------- What if coming up with a new drug could be measured in days rather than years? What if new medication would cost thousands instead of billions of dollars? As the market is flourishing, and it takes time and effort to separate the wheat from the chaff, we collected the most promising AI pharma companies out there. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Artificial intelligence technologies promise to speed up the process of drug discovery and make it more cost-effective. [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]( [THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN HEALTH TECH AND THE PEOPLE IT’S SUPPOSED TO HELP]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The digital health community has been facing this issue for over a decade: the devices have more and more features but the people most at risk are unlikely to use them. This is why I've been saying that health equity is a digital equity issue. What can a fantastic digital health developer do if their target audience doesn't have access to the technology itself? [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? If governments can increase technological equity, the digital health community will be ready to jump in and take over from there. [10 OUTSTANDING COMPANIES FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Femtech market, encompassing women's health technology, has experienced substantial growth in recent years. Initially centered around fertility and pregnancy solutions, it has expanded under the influence of female entrepreneurs to encompass a wide array of women's health topics. These now range from sexual wellness, pregnancy, and maternal care to disease management, menopause, pelvic health, and mental health-related concerns. [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? Anticipating further growth in 2023, this summary highlights a compilation of leading companies. [DIGITAL HEALTH APP HELPS ASTHMA AND DEPRESSION, 2 TRIALS FIND]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The AI-driven app called juli was designed to help patients with asthma or depression. The app is currently free to consumers on the Apple App Store, but the company makes revenue by selling to providers and pharmaceutical companies. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? The digitalhealth movement needs evidence in the form of randomized controlled trials just like this company has recently shown. [DECISION TREE FOR RESPONSIBLE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) just released The Decision Tree for Responsible AI that could help "operationalizing a broad set of principles that AAAS has identified as core components of an ethical approach to developing and implementing artificial intelligence". "Its goal is to assist those who may be contemplating AI solutions in asking appropriate questions and identifying practical steps that will help them progress towards implementing the technology in an effective, ethical way." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? I personally found these visual decision trees extremely useful. 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