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Bias a Chief Barrier to Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

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To ensure the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, researchers and developers will need to work to eliminate bias in these tools, according to a perspective paper by...

Artificial Intelligence Translates Mental Handwriting into Text

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Artificial intelligence software and a brain-computer interface (BCI) device have enabled a man with full-body paralysis to communicate by text at a rate of 18 words per minute,...

Predictive Analytics Detects Deterioration in COVID-19 Patients

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Using predictive analytics and X-ray imaging data, an artificial intelligence computer program predicted which COVID-19 patients would develop life-threatening medical issues within four days with up...

Data Analytics Resources Can Inform Population Health Efforts

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Over the past year, data analytics resources have become essential tools for organizations and policymakers seeking to enhance their population health efforts – even more so than before the...

Deep Learning Analyzes CT Scans to Determine Cancer Type

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Using deep learning, radiologists could more accurately evaluate lung cancer types on CT scans and improve treatment plans, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Imaging. The...

Artificial Intelligence Can Help Robots Navigate the ED

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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed an artificial intelligence algorithm that can help robots better navigate the ED. The team has also developed a dataset of...

Machine Learning Gauges Unconsciousness Under Anesthesia

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Machine learning can measure unconsciousness in patients under anesthesia, allowing anesthesiologists to optimize drug doses, according to a study published in PLOS One. Anesthetic drugs act on the...

Predictive Analytics Model Forecasts Disease Spread, Trends

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A predictive analytics model can forecast where disease will spread from an outbreak, in what patterns, and how quickly, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of...

Training, Privacy Key to Artificial Intelligence Use Post-COVID

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In order for artificial intelligence to act as a public health tool after COVID-19, policymakers will need to increase training and validation of these solutions, as well as enhance data governance and...

Artificial Intelligence Powers Rapid COVID-19 Antibody Test

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The University of Utah (the U) has partnered with ARUP Laboratories and Techcyte Inc. to develop NanoSpot.AI, a quick and simple COVID-19 antibody test fueled by artificial intelligence. NanoSpot.AI...

CMS Announces Winner of Artificial Intelligence Challenge

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CMS has announced ClosedLoop.ai as the winner and Geisinger as the runner-up in its Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Challenge, a multi-stage competition that began in 2019. The AI Health...

Machine Learning Helps Choose Best Test for Chest Pain

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Using machine learning, clinicians may be able to choose which imaging test to use for patients who may have coronary artery disease, a condition caused by plaque buildup in the arterial wall. Yale...

Machine Learning Analyzes EHR Data to Uncover Kidney Disease

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Machine learning can quickly analyze EHR data to identify chronic kidney disease, a condition which often goes undetected until it causes irreversible damage, a study published in npj Digital Medicine...

Suicide Risk Prediction Models Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities

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Suicide risk prediction models that perform well in the general population may not be as accurate for Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native people, potentially worsening ethnic and racial...

Mobile App Uses Machine Learning to Screen Toddlers for Autism

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A mobile app was able to distinguish toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder using machine learning, indicating that the technology could someday serve as a scalable early screening tool. In...

Predictive Analytics Tool Accurately Detects Patient Deterioration

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Researchers from Michigan Medicine have developed a predictive analytics model that can accurately identify patient deterioration for both general ward and COVID-19 patients. The algorithm was more...

Using Data Analytics to Enhance Patient Engagement, Outreach

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To ensure quality care delivery, patients must be active participants in their own health and well-being. Patient engagement is a critical part of the healthcare industry, and it’s essential for...

Predictive Analytics Accurately Screens for Pulmonary Hypertension

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Researchers from Michigan Medicine have developed a predictive analytics tool that can help identify pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition that causes blocked or destroyed blood vessels in the...

Machine Learning Tracks Evolution of COVID-19 Misinformation

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A machine learning algorithm could help public health officials identify COVID-19-related conspiracy theories on social media, potentially reducing the spread of misinformation online, a study...

Genomics Program to Use Predictive Analytics for Preventive Care

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NorthShore University HealthSystem has launched a system-wide genomics program that will leverage predictive analytics to improve care for hereditary cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and rare...