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.
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AI provides personalized care for MSK disease

Deep learning can provide accurate measurements of a patient’s musculoskeletal (MSK) system by evaluating CT scans, according to findings published in IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging.

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AI IDs cancer patients at risk of short-term mortality

Machine learning algorithms can be used to identify cancer patients at risk of short-term mortality, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. This helps providers plan for necessary conversations about end-of-life preferences.

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Facebook, NYU continue collaboration to speed up medical imaging with AI

Facebook and the NYU School of Medicine made headlines back in August 2018 when they announced their plan to improve MRI times using AI.

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AI helps predict when DCIS will progress to invasive breast cancer

Researchers have uncovered a new way to determine when ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is most likely to progress to a more invasive cancer, according to new findings published in Breast Cancer Research.

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These companies want to see your poop—all in the name of AI

People often stare at their phones while using the restroom, scrolling through emails and social media posts to help pass the time. Now, however, two companies are asking phone-toting individuals to do something else before they flush: snap a quick photo of their poop.

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AI accurately detects melanomas

AI algorithms can identify melanomas in dermoscopic images with an accuracy comparable to human specialists, according to research published in JAMA.

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EHR provider Cerner partners with Uber Health

Cerner Corporation, one of the nation’s largest electronic health records platforms, has partnered with Uber Health to improve non-emergency transportation that can be included in the patient record.

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Healthcare algorithm biased toward black patients

Racial bias has been uncovered in health algorithms, negatively affecting black patients, according to new research published in Science.

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The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”