🤖 Next-Level Medicine: AI's Leap into Healthcare - From Mall Kiosks to Transforming Embryo Selection 🚀
Weekly Updates on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Medicine 🤖🩺🚀
"What is the fate of medicine in the time of AI? It is to become more human." - Dr. Eric Topol, author of Deep Medicine
Dear Med AI Enthusiast,
Welcome to The ‘Med AI’ Capsule weekly newsletter, your inside look at how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are revolutionizing medicine.⚕
Whether you're a medical professional 👩⚕️, a technology enthusiast 💻, or simply someone with a curious mind 🧠, The 'Med AI' Capsule is designed for you.
It helps you stay informed 📰 about the latest groundbreaking updates and offers insights into the rapidly evolving world 🌍 of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in medicine.
Let the adventure begin! I'm thrilled to have you along for the ride. 🚀
In today’s capsule:
3 Med AI News Updates
2 Emerging Tech News Updates
1 Upcoming Med AI Event
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Med AI News Updates 📰
1. 🤖 AI-Powered 'CarePods' Arrive in Malls - The Future of Telehealth? 💻
Why Important: Digital health startup Forward's new $100 million-funded AI 'CarePods' plan to offer telehealth services in malls for $99 a month, potentially revolutionizing primary care access.
“Behind-the-scenes, it's sending your data to doctors that work for Forward that are kind of 24/7 sitting in front of screens.” - Adrian Aoun, CEO of Forward
Caution: While promising, the effectiveness of these autonomous pods in complex medical scenarios is yet to be fully assessed, raising questions about the balance between technology and traditional healthcare practices.
2. 🚑 AI Predicts Heart Attack Risk a Decade in Advance, Oxford Study Reveals ❤️
Why Important: Oxford researchers, with British Heart Foundation funding, have developed AI that accurately predicts heart attack risks up to 10 years ahead, potentially transforming cardiac care.
“Here we demonstrated that providing an accurate picture of risk to clinicians can alter, and potentially improve, the course of treatment for many heart patients.” - Prof Charalambos Antoniades, BHF Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine
Caution: Despite promising results, further validation is needed to assess the AI's effectiveness in diverse clinical scenarios and its integration into broader healthcare practices.
3. 🔬 AI Revolutionizing IVF: Smarter Embryo Selection on the Horizon 🤰
Why Important: AI has the potential for significantly advancing IVF treatments, focusing on efficient ovary stimulation and non-invasive embryo selection, addressing the growing demand for fertility services.
"Patients worked really hard to create embryos, so a system that assesses the quality of embryos without the typical invasive, expensive and time-consuming tests is appealing.” - Fertility Expert Dr. Eduardo Hariton
Caution: However, this technological leap requires careful handling to avoid biases and faces regulatory challenges, as AI algorithms in this field are not yet governed by the FDA.
Emerging Tech News Updates 📰
1. 🧬 New Self-Healing, Antimicrobial Hydrogel: A Breakthrough in Human Tissue Growth 🌿
Why Important: Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed 'Trpzip', a novel hydrogel that mimics human tissue and offers self-healing, antimicrobial properties, poised to revolutionize regenerative medicine and reduce reliance on animal-derived materials.
“We think that Trpzip hydrogels and materials like it will provide a more uniform and cost-effective alternative to animal-derived products. It would be a tremendous outcome if our material reduced the number of animals used in scientific research.” - Associate Professor Kris Kilian, UNSW
Caution: Although promising, the Trpzip hydrogel's real-world application in clinical settings and its effectiveness in various medical scenarios still require extensive testing and validation.
2. 🚁 Cleveland Clinic Innovates with Drone-Delivered Prescriptions 🏥
Why Important: Cleveland Clinic is set to launch a drone delivery service for medications in 2025, a pioneering move that promises to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility in healthcare delivery.
“This technology will help us achieve our goal to expand our pharmacy home delivery program and provide easier, quicker access to prescribed medications in our communities.” - Geoff Gates, senior director of Supply Chain Management at Cleveland Clinic
Caution: This pioneering program requires thorough safety and technical compliance with government regulations, and its real-world efficacy and scalability are key aspects to be assessed before and after its 2025 launch.
Upcoming Med AI Event 🧑💻
Stay tuned for our upcoming editions as we explore the latest breakthroughs and dive deep into the transformative power of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, shaping a healthier future. 🚀
Warm regards,
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