AI Apocalypse In Medicine? Three Scenarios From Ugly to Utopia – This And More News In Digital Health This Week
Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD
The Medical Futurist, Author of Your Map to the Future, Global Keynote Speaker, and Futurist Researcher
A landmark study on the impact of microplastics on the cardiovascular system has been published, and it has sparked a lively debate within our LinkedIn community. The study's findings are both fascinating and alarming, as this is not an issue with straightforward answers or simple solutions.
Meanwhile, we had a list of 10 medical technology advances that are worth watching and gave some thought to how various digital health technologies can support people living with intellectual disability or those caring for them - existing solutions, like GPS-tracking wearables, can have new use cases in this role.
MICROPLASTICS LINKED TO HEART ATTACK, STROKE AND DEATH
Maybe longevity after all is not about reducing calorie intake and exercising more, but primarily to avoid microplastics. A landmark study just had a worrying conclusion.
"A study of more than 200 people undergoing surgery found that nearly 60% had microplastics or even smaller nanoplastics in a main artery. Those who did were 4.5 times more likely to experience a heart attack, a stroke or death in the approximately 34 months after the surgery than were those whose arteries were plastic-free."
10 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES: MEDICINE IN THE FUTURE
Mind-reading exoskeletons, digital tattoos, 3D printed drugs, RFID implants for recreational purposes: mindblowing innovations are coming to medicine and healthcare almost every single day.
Here is a curated list of ten spectacular medical technology innovations, from augmented reality to artificial intelligence and tissue engineering. We think these trends will significantly influence how healthcare and medicine develop in the next decade.
INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
AI is revolutionizing healthcare, but it can be overwhelming to keep up. This course offers a practical, user-focused perspective to build a solid foundation in the AI technologies, trends, and opportunities already influencing our field. No worries, prior training is not necessary.
We'll cut through the hype to explore AI-powered tools, workflows, and the crucial ethical considerations unique to medicine. Stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions that benefit your practice and your patients.
Digital health technologies, AI-powered tools, and wearable devices enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities by improving communication, bridging missing skills, and increasing safety.
Supportive technologies, like remote monitoring systems and various sensors, can provide peace of mind to caregivers and create a safer, more manageable environment.
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SHOULD I USE A SMARTWATCH TO TRACK MY HEALTH DATA? A DOCTOR EXPLAINS
It's an important step in the evolution of digital health that major media channels cover how consumer technologies can contribute to users' health. Now CNN asked a physician to help explain how smartwatches can be used to track health and detect problems.
"My main takeaway regarding smartwatches is that they benefit people who like data. The key is to do what works for you. Smartwatches are a tool that could help you with your health and fitness goals; they should not add more pressure and stress to your life."
SMARTPHONE CONNECTED ECG IN A BUSINESS CARD - VIDEO REVIEW
Imagine a device that looks like an ordinary bank card, but is actually a powerful handheld ECG.
Now here is a video overview of this technology. Let's see its significance, and I also share my thoughts on its potential to revolutionize healthcare.
AUSTRALIA STARTS WORLD-FIRST PEANUT ALLERGY TREATMENT FOR BABIES
Australia starts world-first, free-of-charge peanut allergy treatment for babies on the national level. "Supervised by select paediatric hospitals, eligible babies will be given gradually increasing doses of peanut powder each day for at least two years, to reduce sensitivity.
The aim is to raise their tolerance threshold and lower the risk - and anxiety - posed by exposure to peanuts, with results measured by a food allergy test at the end of the treatment."
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7moAppreciate your analysis, Dr. Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD. Staying informed about AI’s impact on medicine is essential. How can medical professionals best prepare for these changes?