Google AI Is Kinder Than Human Doctors — And Makes Better Diagnoses – The Medical Futurist Newsletter

Interesting study, terrible reporting Generative AI has generated a lot of (financial and professional interest) in healthcare but not much trust. I plan to spend this week examining this and trying to find solutions for that. In the meantime, Google has taken the spotlight by [publishing a research paper]( that has attracted the most attention, publishing a paper [about a Google-trained large language model]( and sharing 5 ways [to protect kids' mental health while using Youtube](. We are also working on a new e-book with the 100 most pressing questions on using AI in medicine and healthcare, I will share it with you as soon as it's ready. I hope you will find the newsletter useful! Best regards, Berci Bertalan Meskó, PhD The Medical Futurist [GOOGLE AI HAS BETTER BEDSIDE MANNER THAN HUMAN DOCTORS — AND MAKES BETTER DIAGNOSES]( --------------------------------------------------------------- A new interesting study concludes that their "research has several limitations and should be interpreted with appropriate caution". Meanwhile, the Nature news article reported it with the title above. "The chatbot, which is based on a large language model (LLM) developed by Google, was more accurate than board-certified primary-care physicians in diagnosing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, among others. Compared with human doctors, it managed to acquire a similar amount of information during medical interviews and ranked higher on empathy." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? If we want medical professionals to be on board with using AI in healthcare (and we very much do), we should do a better job at reporting about relevant research. But fairness doesn't generate attention and clicks, I understand that. [A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MEASURING SLEEP]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Sleep tracking is a great point to start your digital health journey: anyone can do it with a smartphone (or a notepad and pen) and it offers the largest benefits with the smallest investment - both money- and timewise. Here's a detailed guide on how to do it, why to do it, what you can expect from apps, and various devices, like a smartwatch or a sleep sensor. We did our best to cover all bases, but if you still have questions, don't hesitate to reach out - we are happy to help. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Having enough quality sleep is a major factor in our health - however, as we are asleep while we sleep, standard observations won't be assisting us. [INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Getting comfortable with artificial intelligence is becoming an important skill. If you want to do it in a friendly and manageable manner, this course was designed for you. Don't worry if you are not familiar with the topic, this course is structured to guide you gently, but thoroughly toward a general understanding. It is worth learning about these new tools, you will benefit from it in your evolving career. [ENROLL HERE]( [THE STATE OF CRISPR CLINICAL TRIALS AND THEIR FUTURE POTENTIALS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- One of the most commonly asked questions about CRISPR gene editing technology revolves around its application in medicine—specifically, the reasons behind its use and the methods employed. In this video, I'll cover the basics and answer this question for you. If you want to read more about the topic, we have a [detailed analysis](. [WATCH THE VIDEO]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? The recent approval of the world’s first CRISPR therapy for sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia marks a significant milestone. [THREE EPOCHS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH CARE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Google researchers just published an interesting paper in JAMA: Three Epochs of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care. They describe these three epochs and contemplate how these will be "helpful to decision-makers because each epoch has fundamentally different capabilities and risks". [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? It's great to see that researchers from tech giants try to help the medical community better understand where AI is heading. [CAN AI DETECT SKIN CANCER? FDA AUTHORIZES USE OF DEVICE TO HELP DOCTORS IDENTIFY SUSPICIOUS MOLES]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The FDA authorized the first AI-powered medical device called DermaSensor to help doctors detect the most common forms of skin cancer in patients. "The device, also called DermaSensor, provides real-time results based on an AI algorithm that is trained on data related to more than 4,000 malignant and benign lesions, according to the company. It then delivers a "spectral similarity score" to known cases in order to complement a physician's own assessment of a mole or lesion." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? It is an interesting direction: this device is not a primary screening tool but is used to evaluate skin lesions that doctors have already flagged as suspicious.This is a great way to introduce AI assistance. [ACCELERATING HOW NEW DRUGS ARE MADE WITH MACHINE LEARNING]( --------------------------------------------------------------- "Researchers have developed a platform that combines automated experiments with AI to predict how chemicals will react with one another, which could accelerate the design process for new drugs." "The researchers developed a machine learning model that predicts where a molecule would react, and how the site of reaction vary as a function of different reaction conditions. This enables chemists to find ways to precisely tweak the core of a molecule." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Getting rid of human trials in drug development would be a major milestone toward a more humane pharmaceutical future. Only AI has the potential to create this new landscape. 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