AI IN HEALTHCARE

Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Can AI in Healthcare Respect Our Humanity?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making big waves in the healthcare industry. It's changing how we treat patients and make medical decisions. But is there a downside? Some people worry that AI could hurt our sense of human dignity. To understand this better, let's consider some Catholic ethical principles. At the heart of the matter are concepts like human dignity, t...

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Meet PerioGPT: The AI Revolution in Periodontal Care

Imagine having a smart assistant that speaks your language when it comes to dental health, especially periodontology. That's exactly what 'PerioGPT' aims to be. Built using GPT-4o and a fancy system called retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), this AI model is like a super-powered textbook that can give you the latest info on periodontal care. It helps dentists make ...

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

AI in Healthcare: Putting Ethics First

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, but we must tackle challenges to ensure it benefits everyone. One way to do this is by using Embedded Ethics. This approach combines ethics and social sciences in AI development. It helps address issues like bias, lack of transparency, and misrepresentation. Stakeholders should be involved from the start. This...

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

People's Views on AI in Mental Health Support

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been a hot topic, sparking both enthusiasm and worries. In India, where only one doctor is available for every 834 people, AI could be a game-changer in easing healthcare strain. But what do people really think about AI taking on mental health roles? That's what this survey aims to uncover. Examining public ...

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Conversational AI Aids Laypeople's Medical Decisions

Picture this: you're at home and suddenly feel ill. You know you should seek help, but how can you tell if it's serious enough for an urgent medical check-up or if you can wait it out? Enter the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI)! AI tools, specifically those powered by Large Language Models (LLMs), can lend a helping hand, guiding non-experts to make smarter medi...

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Llama AI Aims to Boost UK Healthcare, But at What Cost?

Meta is keen on integrating its Llama AI into Britain's public healthcare system. Recently, it held a hackathon in Europe, inviting over 200 developers to innovate with Llama AI to enhance the country's health services. The company is particularly interested in reducing wait times in emergency rooms. The UK's AI minister, Feryal Clark, sees potential in using Meta's...

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Who Owns Health Data in the AI Age?

Imagine you're in a doctor's office, and instead of just your doctor, an AI is also analyzing your health data. So, who really owns that data? That's the puzzle that a new study is trying to unravel. The study introduces a novel framework called the Collaborative Healthcare Data Ownership (CHDO) model. This isn't just a simple question of who gets to look at the data...

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

Outdated Tech in UK's NHS: A Doctor's Perspective

Imagine working in one of the world's largest public health services, the UK's NHS, but feeling like you're stuck in the stone age. That's what some doctors in the NHS are experiencing due to outdated IT systems. With medical records for nearly 67 million people, a data breach could be catastrophic. Doctors sometimes email patient lists to themselves just to print th...

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Oct 15 2024HEALTH

AI in Healthcare: A Helper or a Hindrance?

Imagine you’re a doctor, juggling countless patient appointments and piles of paperwork. Enter AI, promising to lighten the load. But is it living up to its hype? AI can automate tasks, assist with decisions, and even predict diseases. But it’s not perfect. Some tools, like those using big language models, can make mistakes. They might suggest something based on reli...

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