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AMA board chair talks up AI ahead of Connected Health Conference

BY Jeff Rowe | October 11, 2019

Among the topics to be discussed at the conference are how AI can be applied in clinical practice, put to work for patient engagement and used to address social determinants of health.

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Pinterest implements AI to help support user mental health

For World Mental Health Day, Pinterest worked with the World Health Organization to curate Pins meant to reduce the stigma of suicide and offer ways to support people who may be at risk.

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Researchers use AI to examine EHR data for insights into medical device effectiveness

BY Jeff Rowe | October 10, 2019

In an effort to develop a better understanding of implant success, researchers used AI and de-identified data from EHRs to identify the safest types of hip implants.

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Healthcare organizations turning to AI to streamline operations

BY Jeff Rowe | October 09, 2019

To transform and modernize healthcare using AI, many executives point to the importance of developing talent and AI expertise throughout their organizations.

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AI in the UK: seeking faster drug development

BY Jeff Rowe | October 08, 2019

The goal, say researchers, is to harness AI to find new molecules that are safe and reliable but are discovered in a timely manner.

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Researchers tap AI to hone in on chronic gastrointestinal condition

BY Jeff Rowe | October 04, 2019

Despite years of research, the exact cause of Crohn’s disease (CD) remains unknown, but a new study has turned to AI methods to bring new treatments closer to fruition.

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Radiologists point to need for ethical guidelines on AI

BY Jeff Rowe | October 03, 2019

According to stakeholders, radiologists remain ultimately responsible for patient care and will need to acquire new skills to do their best for patients in the new AI ecosystem.

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AI and a computer game team up to help diagnose mental health disorders

BY Jeff Rowe | October 03, 2019

According to researchers, using AI to help asses mental health disorders in granular detail could allow clinicians to develop more personalized treatment plans based on an individual's unique diagnosis.