5 Ways You Can Use AI  In Your Healthcare RIGHT NOW – The Medical Futurist Newsletter

The question we most often receive is: How can I use AI today in my health management? AI's march into medical practice continues unabated, the past week alone has showcased a long list of practical and/or promising applications. You will find examples both in our latest article, but also in many of the exciting reports we recommend this week. On another note, the new edition of the [Tech Giants In Healthcare]( ebook has landed. We proudly present this deep dive into the transformative power the largest tech companies bring to our field and trust that this ebook will enrich your understanding of how their ventures shape the future of healthcare. I hope you will find the newsletter useful! Best regards, Berci Bertalan Meskó, PhD The Medical Futurist [HOW CAN YOU USE AI IN YOUR HEALTHCARE RIGHT NOW?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- AI and Generative AI have taken the spotlight in the last year, but the big question from patients remains: How can I use AI for my health today? Even healthcare professionals might struggle with the answer. Nonetheless, we’re here to help, providing a list of current, practical AI applications. Availability and usefulness may vary, but this is a starting point for those interested in integrating AI into their health management. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Various use cases are emerging, ranging from skin-checking apps and specialized health chatbots to employing generative AI for personalized health purposes. [BEHIND THE BOOK: THE 2023 HEALTHCARE POWER RANKING OF TECH GIANTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Major tech companies have been venturing into healthcare for years, and we’ve been following and analyzing their progress along the way. As the book is out now, here is a 2023 power ranking of the most important non-healthcare players in the healthcare industry, based on their scores on the Health, Innovation & Tech (HIT) Index. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Tech titans bring great opportunities to healthcare with exciting ideas, expensive failures, and unique dangers and challenges. Understanding what and how they do is foundational for a future where we can utilize their strengths and save the traditional values of medicine. [TECH GIANTS IN HEALTHCARE - THE 4TH EDITION HAS ARRIVED]( --------------------------------------------------------------- One of our most popular books just had a major update. Dive into the dynamics of Silicon Valley’s shift into healthcare with our guide, and discover the strategies and tools employed by Amazon, Google/Alphabet, Apple, and Microsoft - just to name the four largest players - as they carve their niche in this industry. From pioneering health features to forging key partnerships, gain a clear understanding of their motivations, directions, and the innovative health horizons they're striving towards. [GET IT HERE]( [SCIENTISTS EXCITED BY AI TOOL THAT GRADES SEVERITY OF RARE CANCER]( --------------------------------------------------------------- A new study concluded that AI is nearly twice as good at grading the aggressiveness of a rare form of cancer (retroperitoneal sarcoma) from radiology scans as the current method. The use of such AI algorithms can lead to quicker diagnoses, more accurate diagnoses, and personalized treatment. [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? Accuracy of AI: 82% vs accuracy with lab analysis: 44%. Of course, it makes physicians excited. [YALE NEW HAVEN RADIOLOGISTS BOOST CT SCAN REVIEWS WITH AI]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The executives of the Yale New Haven health system wanted the AI to flag and prioritize intracranial hemorrhages on non-contrast CT examinations. The department of radiology and biomedical imaging worked with IT to ensure a smooth integration."When a head CT scan was performed, the AI tool would analyze the images and flag any cases with findings suspected of blood. Additionally, there was a notification that would pop up when an acute finding was detected, facilitating immediate awareness among radiologists and other clinicians." [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? Significant reduction in turnaround time for a level 1 trauma center ER, an outpatient with a head bleed that otherwise would have been sent home - such tangible results are what makes AI as the "second set of eyes" valuable. [CLEVELAND CLINIC TO USE DRONES TO DELIVER SOME PRESCRIPTIONS TO PATIENTS’ HOMES]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Cleveland Clinic started to work with Zipline to deliver prescription (specialty and rush) medications via drones directly to patients’ homes from 2025. "Eventually, the program will expand to include delivery of lab samples, prescription meals, medical and surgical supplies, and items for hospital-at-home services. Most of these shipments would typically be sent via automotive courier or ground delivery." [WATCH THE VIDEO]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Now they have shared the plan with the public, they will begin work with government officials to ensure compliance with all safety and technical requirements for drone delivery in 2024 and launch the service in 2025. [ASSESSING ELEVATED BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS USING MACHINE LEARNING AND WEARABLE PPG SENSORS - STUDY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- A few months ago a company called Actxa from Singapore reached out to me claiming that they are the first in the world to have blood glucose monitoring technology for wearables using AI. I asked them to prove their claims with a peer-reviewed paper and now they did. They developed an AI solution to recognize elevated blood glucose levels noninvasively and evaluate diabetic risk based on repeated measurements using photoplethysmography (PPG). [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? It could be an interesting pathway for companies developing consumer technologies. I'm looking at Apple because of their Apple Watch in particular. 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