As a journalist, I’m excited to report on the growing research on medical uses for artificial intelligence in medicine. Scientists are now exploring unconventional ways to analyze medical scans, such as using the retina to predict disease onset. This is just one example of the “opportunistic” AI being used in the field.
One promising application of AI in medicine is its ability to mine data from chest x-rays. This data can be used to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease and detect diabetes. This shows that AI has the potential to revolutionize medicine by providing new tools for diagnosis and treatment.
I recently spoke with Dr. Eric Topol, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and professor of molecular medicine. Dr. Topol is at the forefront of research on AI in medicine and is pioneering new ways to use this technology for improved patient care.
For more information on “opportunistic” AI in medicine, you can read Dr. Topol’s recent newsletter on the topic. This newsletter provides further insight into the groundbreaking research being done in this field and its potential impact on healthcare.
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