Reimagining the operating room of the future with robotics

NVIDIA Chief of Medical AI: “Robotic platforms will soon create digital twins of surgical procedures, building simulation platforms for surgical trainees that allow them to “rehearse” different scenarios in surgery. This provides a safe way to learn how to operate before ever putting patients under the knife. Robotics platforms can help detect the phases of surgery as they progress, including when surgery is almost done”.

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Amazon aims to compete with Google in health AI

A group of Amazon scientists and engineers gathered in an internal conference to make big dreams come true, Business Insider reports (link in German). The event focused on machine learning. It’s a powerful form of artificial intelligence that has already transformed the business of Amazon and other tech giants. The special thing about the meeting was the focus was on ML possibilities in the medical field. For example, it was about how the use of ML can revolutionize drug research, clinical trials and genomics, i.e. DNA research. Business Insider has documents that shed light on the topics, goals, and challenges discussed. They show Amazon’s ambitions to compete with Google’s AI company DeepMind. That could make Amazon a serious player in the future of the medical industry.

Top 2023 trends in emotional AI analysed

The purpose of emotional AI is to monitor, analyze, interpret, record, and, in some cases, predict human emotions using machine learning. Emotion AI plays a significant role in the healthcare industry, which has contributed to a marked increase in the market. The top 5 Emotion AI trends for the healthcare industry in 2023 are presented by Analytics Insight: Providing support to autistic individuals In India, one in every 60 children has autism spectrum disorder, and this number is constantly rising. The same pattern may be observed globally. People with autism have difficulty comprehending and interpreting the feelings of others. Video conferencing combined with emotion AI helps autistic people to understand the emotional condition of others.  Psychological Disorders Diagnosis Many humans have displayed signs of distress during the Covid pandemic due to the emotional strain caused by the crisis. By analyzing voice patterns, emotion AI software can assist doctors in diagnosing diseases such as depression and dementia.  Providing assistance to doctors and nurses Patients in crowded waiting rooms can be prioritized by Emotion AI by monitoring facial expressions as to who are in the most discomfort and need immediate help. Doctors can get vital information about the attitude of patients via Emotion AI, especially during virtual consultations. Care during pregnancy During pregnancy, emotional states like stress, anxiety, and anger can increase your risk of miscarriage. Pregnant women can benefit from emotional AI technology that can help gauge their emotional states and take prompt action to address mental disorders. Patient care Patients on long-term medical programs are reminded to take their medications using emotion AI. It also converses with them every day and monitors their overall well-being. Whether they are experiencing problems, expressing their emotions, or feeling lonely, the Nurse bot is willing to listen and help.

AI in healthcare to be discussed in South Africa

A large gathering of healthcare and medical professionals will take place from October 26 to 28 in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Senegalese SUD reports (link in French). As many as 10,000 health professionals, policymakers, and business leaders are expected to gather in South Africa next week to discuss how technology can be used to improve the health systems on the continent through the use of technology within the health system. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a wide range of topics, including how digital and health technologies can be used to establish effective healthcare systems throughout the continent, as part of this meeting. Aside from the opportunity for delegates to engage with industry leaders and peers, the conference will also provide them with the opportunity to attend 250 exhibits. These exhibits will showcase the latest innovations in the world of health technology. This tenth anniversary celebration event will not have any registration fees in honor of the jubileum.

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Willum Þór: The question remains if our healthcare system is sustainable

On January 1st, Iceland took over the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. This intergovernmental organisation plays an important role in promoting innovations, health data integration, and cooperation between all major stakeholders in the Nordic healthcare. The Icelandic Health Minister elaborates on his vision to future health in the Nordic region, the Nordic strengths, Iceland’s plans for the Presidency with regards to health innovations, and the coming collaboration with Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

CIFS ran an all-day session at the Week of Health and Innovation (WHINN) in Odense

Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies ran an all-day session at the annual Week of Health and Innovation (WHINN) in Odense, Denmark. CIFS’ program attracted over 40 experts from health and data organisations. We presented strategic foresight and futures studies in the health sector, concepts that are used to reimagine the future of the health sector, such as the Humanome and decentralised clinical trials. Also, we had a panel discussion on the newly started Phase V project on decentralised clinical trials, where CIFS is a contributing partner

New HIMSS book out on blockchain in healthcare

The HIMSS Series has a new book on blockchain in healthcare. “Blockchain in Healthcare: Innovations that Empower Patients, Connect Professionals, and Improve Care” is the title of the book. According to the book’s authors, Vikram Dhillon, John Bass, Max Hooper, David Metcalf, and Alex Cahana, blockchain technology may hold the greatest potential in healthcare. Some of the first use cases in medical payments, electronic health records, HIPAA/data privacy, and drug counterfeiting have been explored by early pioneers. There is still much work to be done in order to automate the complexities of today’s healthcare systems and design new systems that are focused on trust, transparency, and aligning incentives. In this book, Metcalf, Bass, Hooper, Cahana, and Dhillon have assembled over 50 contributors, including early adopters, thought leaders, and health innovators. They tell their stories and share their knowledge. The videos and transcripts provided by many authors and contributors humanize the technical details and abstract aspects of blockchain. Using the fundamentals of blockchain, the authors curated a collection of future-oriented examples that build on early successes. After a brief introduction to the fundamentals and the protocols available, as well as early blockchain efforts specific to health and healthcare, the authors discuss the promise of smart contracts and protocols to automate complex, distributed processes and some of the early consortiums that are exploring the possibilities. Throughout the book are examples and use cases, with special attention given to the more advanced and far-reaching examples that can be scaled at an industry-level. In addition, a discussion of integrating blockchain technology into other advanced healthcare trends and IT systems – such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, value-based payments, patient engagement solutions, big data solutions, medical tourism, and clinical trials among many others – is presented. The final section provides a glimpse into the future using blockchain technology and examples of research projects that are still in labs across the globe.