Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.

White House to take executive action on AI

Reuters reports the Trump administration will take executive action in the next few weeks to ensure the U.S. keeps abreast of research and development opportunities in “industries of the future”—including AI and 5G networks.

Northwell Health integrating AI software into EMRs at 15 hospitals

Northwell Health, a New York-based healthcare network, is integrating predictive AI software into the electronic medical records (EMRs) at 15 of its hospitals to identify patients at risk of being readmitted to the hospital.

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AI classifies pediatric elbow abnormalities with 88% accuracy

A deep learning model classified acute and nonacute pediatric elbow abnormalities on radiographs in trauma with 88 percent accuracy, according to new research published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence

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Machine learning could improve clinical predictions in ER departments

Machine learning models could be used to help improve the prediction ability of emergency room (ER) triage methods, after a JAMA study showed the technology was better at making clinical predictions than traditional approaches.

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Prior authorization leads to delays in care

Prior authorization that requires physicians to get approval from health insurers for certain drugs, tests and treatments isn’t good for patients, according to a survey of 1,000 practicing physicians from the American Medical Association (AMA).

AI-powered patient monitoring device earns FDA clearance

Current Health, an AI-powered wearable device for patient monitoring, has received class II clearance from the FDA for hospital care.

AI patient-monitoring tool reduces home visits for UK hospital trust

A National Health Service (NHS) hospital trust in the United Kingdom reduced home visits by using an AI-enabled wearable platform to remotely monitor patients recently released from the hospital, according to a case study.

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AI for image analysis named top digital health technology for 2019

AI for image analysis is predicted to be the top digital health technology for 2019 based on a survey of healthcare professionals, according to Forbes.