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AI and ML: transforming clinical trials, remote monitoring and more

BY Jeff Rowe | May 15, 2020

For AI to be effective, says one data scientist, decision makers must learn to use the technologies in the right context, as well as to critically evaluate the resulting output.

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Expert: AI clearing regulatory hurdles faster than ever

BY Jeff Rowe | May 14, 2020

According to one AI developer, two very human characteristics – empathy and the capacity to make decisions – will always be a critical part of the role of doctors.

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New York startup unveils AI-driven immune system mapping project

BY Jeff Rowe | May 14, 2020

Clinical studies have traditionally focused on collecting a limited amount of data on thousands or even tens of thousands of subjects, but AI enables millions of data points to be collected about a single individual.

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How AI can help health orgs manage social determinants data

BY Jeff Rowe | May 12, 2020

Patients’ wellness is primarily impacted by factors outside healthcare facilities, says one health data expert, and AI can be critical to helping providers manage all the relevant data.

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AI could be the key to IoT Security

BY Jeff Rowe | May 08, 2020

To optimize the privacy and security of IoT end-users, says one expert, AI should be used to analyze and address the vulnerabilities of IoT devices.

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Mayo Clinic taps Alexa to help answer COVID-19 questions

The new skill is just one of the remote care and telehealth solutions providers are turning to to reduce the strain on overloaded health systems in the wake of the pandemic.

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Pentagon seeks AI solution to address troop mental health challenges

BY Jeff Rowe | May 06, 2020

To prevent mental health issues from becoming a problem on the battlefield, DoD wants to develop predictive AI that can flag behavior changes in a service member.

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Experts: AI is helping providers meet the challenge of COVID-19

BY Jeff Rowe | May 05, 2020

Among other things, advances in conversational AI, chatbots and rapid-response virtual agents give patients self-serve options that can then be turned into actionable data for caregivers.

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How AI will force docs to rearrange their toolbox

BY Jeff Rowe | May 04, 2020

For all the benefits, three experts say, the rise of AI in healthcare will force physicians to re-examine their understanding of the array of tools they use to treat patients.