Artificial intelligence in healthcare
Artificial intelligence in healthcare incorporates algorithms, machine learning, natural language processing and emerging AI technology to analyze complex medical data. Healthcare AI assists in diagnostic pathology, treatment planning and patient care management by facilitating greater efficiency and accuracy in clinical decisions, medical research and personalized medicine.
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20 Nov 2024
Study reveals cost-efficiency strategy for LLM deployment
Efficient deployment of large language models at scale in healthcare settings could streamline clinical workflows and reduce costs up to 17-fold without sacrificing reliability. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2024
Exploring 3 types of healthcare natural language processing
Natural language processing, understanding and generation might help healthcare stakeholders make better use of their wealth of unstructured, text-based data. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2022
Black Cancer Patients Have Lower Quality Genomic Sequencing Data
Mayo Clinic found significant differences in genomic sequencing data among racial groups, specifically lower quality data for Black patients in one of most used cancer research datasets. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2022
How Intelligent Automation Can Improve Care Coordination, Management
Natural language processing can serve as a key to unlocking insight and reducing the administrative burden on providers. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2022
Morgan Health Invests $5M in Data Analytics Company
The JPMorgan Chase business unit has invested $5 million in Embold Health with the aim of improving employer-sponsored healthcare. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2022
Value of an Evidence-Based AI Development and Deployment Approach
Taking notes from the evidence-based medicine movement, an evidence-based AI development and deployment approach could revolutionize AI practices in healthcare. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2022
Artificial Intelligence Helps Cut Miss Rate of Colorectal Polyps
Artificial intelligence helped drive a two-fold reduction in the miss rate of colorectal neoplasia, which increases the possibility of preventing colorectal cancer. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2022
Smartphone App Can Help Detect Genetic Risk for Heart Attacks
Scripps Research Institute created a smartphone app that uses various sources, including information from 23andMe, to calculate genetic risk for heart attacks. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2022
New Machine Learning Tool Can Help Predict COVID-19 Death Risk
Researchers from Yale University developed a machine learning tool that provides a new detailed perspective of COVID-19 and the types of cells that link the disease to mortality. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2022
KLAS: Satisfaction Levels for ClosedLoop.ai Beats Out Epic, Cerner
All ClosedLoop.ai customers said that they would buy its AI platform again, as compared with 91 percent of Epic and 84 percent of Cerner customers who said the same. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2022
How AI Can Unlock the Full Potential of Clinical, Administrative Data
Forms of artificial intelligence can give structure to unstructured data and improve care delivery and management. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2022
Cleveland Clinic Enters Artificial Intelligence-Driven Pathology Collab
A five-year collaboration between PathAI and Cleveland Clinic intends to use artificial intelligence-powered pathology algorithms to enhance clinical care. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2022
NIH Grant Supports Creation of Non-Biased Machine-Learning Algorithm
Following the reception of a grant from the National Institutes of Health, Dascena will work to create an unbiased algorithm to help diagnose and treat acute coronary syndrome. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2022
Cedars-Sinai Launches Artificial Intelligence Division
The Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai intends to use artificial intelligence to solve complex medical problems and improve the quality of clinical care. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2022
Rush Deploys AI System for Colon Cancer Screening
The Illinois-based health system is implementing the AI tool by Medtronic, which has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer development between screenings. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2022
Computer Vision Model Improved Quality of Head MRIs
A new study shows how UK-based researchers created a computer vision model to speed up and improve the quality of head magnetic resonance imaging exams. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2022
Risk Prediction Model Can Help Determine, Curb Opioid Misuse
A new risk prediction model helped clinicians identify and address potential misuse of opioids, a new study shows. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2022
New MIT Technique Aims to Boost Fairness Within Machine-Learning Models
A new study shows that reducing bias within machine-learning models is possible with a new technique that can help accurately map similarities and differences in data. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2022
Sanford Health to Deploy New AI System for Nurse Scheduling
With the help of artificial intelligence-based technology, Sanford Health can use predictive analytics to schedule nurses 18 months in advance. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2022
New AI Tool Helps Detect Hard-to-Diagnose Heart Disease
Physician-scientists at Cedars-Sinai have developed a novel artificial intelligence algorithm that helps identify two frequently overlooked heart diseases. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2022
New Model Helps Predict COVID-19 Patient Deterioration
A new model was able to predict deterioration among COVID-19 patients, which occurred in 10 to 20 percent of those admitted to the hospital, a new study shows. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2022
Machine Learning Can Help Predict Severe COVID-19
Data collected based on nearly 300 COVID-19 patients shows machine learning techniques to be 88.5 percent accurate with respect to predicting the severity of the disease. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2022
Florida Blue to Use New AI Tool for Prior Authorizations
The Florida-based health insurance organization plans to use a new AI-powered clinical review tool to automate prior authorization approvals. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2022
Michigan Medicine Uses AI to Measure Aortic Growth
An artificial intelligence-based method for measuring aortic growth promotes early invention for fatal heart conditions, according to researchers. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2022
Mayo Clinic Uses Genomic Sequencing, AI to Predict Treatment Response
With genomic sequencing and artificial intelligence, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center researchers developed an algorithm to predict how patients with gastric cancer will respond to treatment. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2022
Machine Learning Can Assist in Hip Fracture Classification
Researchers found that machine learning can play an important role in hip fracture classification, with algorithms performing better than human clinicians in some cases. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2022
Florida Health System Uses AI to Predict Hepatitis C Treatment Outcomes
Using data from a national hepatitis C registry, researchers leveraged artificial intelligence to train algorithms to identify 41 risk factors impacting treatment success. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2022
Artificial Intelligence-Based Scheduling Appears to Curb Physician Burnout
After experimenting with artificial intelligence-based scheduling, the American Society of Anesthesiologists noticed engagement scores and work-life balance improved. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2022
How Unified Patient Records Support Whole-Person Care
Working with Innovaccer, Franciscan Health is creating unified patient records to enhance whole-person care practices, like personalized treatment. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2022
Community Health Systems Deploys AI to Improve Remote Patient Monitoring
Community Health Systems will use Candence technology to enhance remote patient monitoring practices, promoting chronic disease management. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2022
AI Company Launches Remote Care Service for Chronic Conditions
Working with licensed clinicians, Biofourmis announced a new care management service to enhance remote care for patients with chronic conditions, like diabetes and hypertension. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2022
Researchers Study Artificial Intelligence Tool to Detect Esophageal Cancer
To promote early intervention strategies, researchers are examining the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence diagnostic platform in identifying esophageal cancer. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2022
Data Analytics Points to Cardiovascular Risk After COVID-19
Through data analytics, researchers have discovered COVID-19 infections can lead to cardiovascular complications, even among low-risk individuals. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2022
Artificial Intelligence Can Help Free Up Anesthesiologists' Time in OR
Researchers found that using artificial intelligence to administer drugs during surgery allows anesthesiologists to carry out their other responsibilities in the operating room. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2022
Health System to Employ AI, Analytics to Improve Mental Health Access
UCHealth is partnering with HealthRhythms to deliver accessible, AI-based mental healthcare using a smartphone app. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2022
UCI Health Aims to Improve Remote Patient Monitoring Via AI Partnership
By partnering with Biofourmis, UCI Health is working to prevent hospital readmissions through enhanced AI remote patient monitoring strategies. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2022
NC Health System Enters AI Partnership To Improve Care Coordination
Cone Health and Rad AI will collaborate to improve AI-driven care coordination and close the loop on significant incidental findings in radiology reports. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2022
AI Collaboration to Create Personalized Healthcare
Health at Scale and Walmart's AI collaboration will enable the retailer's employees to find providers and interventions that are a fit for their personal health needs. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2022
Newly Developed Artificial Intelligence Method Evaluates Vision Loss
By using artificial intelligence, researchers can identify patients experiencing vision loss due to Stargardt. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2022
Can Artificial Intelligence Boost Mental Healthcare Accessibility?
Boston-based researchers are evaluating whether artificial intelligence could advance mental health care accessibility by helping providers identify patients who may be struggling. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2022
Machine Learning Tool Provides ED Clinical Decision Support
Providers are using a recently evaluated machine learning tool’s ability to provide clinical decision support for emergency department discharges. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
AI Partnership to Reduce Emergency Department Length of Stay
As resources become constrained due to the Omicron variant, Novant Health and Aidoc announced an AI partnership to reduce emergency department length of stay. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2022
How Can Artificial Intelligence Change Medical Imaging?
Artificial intelligence can improve medical imaging for screenings, precision medicine, and risk assessment. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2022
Machine Learning Predicts C. Diff Infection
By studying electronic health records, researchers found that machine learning can effectively predict which patients will develop C. diff. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2022
IBM Agrees to Sale of Watson Data, Analytics Assets to Francisco Partners
The health data and analytics assets transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of this year. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2022
AI Imaging Techniques, Clinical Data Improve Predictive Models
Researchers use artificial intelligence and clinical data to predict a patient’s risk for heart attacks. Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2022
AI Detects Cancerous Lesions in Mammography Scans
Radiologists are training artificial intelligence through mammography scans to identify potentially cancerous lesions. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2022
What Are the Benefits of Natural Language Processing Technology?
Using natural language processing technology, researchers can sort through unstructured data to improve patient care, research efforts, and disease diagnosis. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2022
Prioritizing Data Analytics, Value-Based Care Strategies at Nemours
Nemours Children’s prioritized improvements to its data analytics and value-based care strategies in 2021. Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2022
High-Quality Data Essential to Achieving Whole-Person Patient Care
To achieve successful whole-person patient care, providers need access to quality data from a wide variety of sources. Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2022
Data Analysis Model to Help Reveal Potential Infertility Treatments
Researchers studied polycystic ovary syndrome using a data analysis model to develop potential infertility treatment. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2022
Artificial Intelligence Provides Precise Treatment Recommendations
Artificial intelligence indicates that patients with head and neck cancer could be receiving more radiation than necessary. Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2022
NIH Grant Supports Machine Learning to Improve HIV Patient Outcomes
The grant-funded project will assist physicians in making HIV treatment decisions at the point of care using machine learning. Continue Reading
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28 Dec 2021
Improving Risk Prediction for Chronic Disease Management
Researchers suggest updating potential risk factors for chronic disease management to enhance risk prediction. Continue Reading
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27 Dec 2021
Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Aims To Improve Alzheimer’s Care
By leveraging data on artificial intelligence, consumer informatics, and aging, the University of Pennsylvania’s Collaboratory will aim to improve Alzheimer’s care. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2021
Using Artificial Intelligence to Identify Fractures on X-rays
Researchers are developing an artificial intelligence algorithm to assist clinicians in spotting fractures. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2021
Artificial Intelligence Detects Pulmonary Embolisms
To improve screening methods, researchers are using artificial intelligence to identify pulmonary embolisms in moderate-to high-risk patients. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2021
How to Use Artificial Intelligence for Chronic Disease Management
Artificial intelligence supports efficiency in disease diagnosis, medical decisions, and treatment as part of effective chronic disease management. Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
Machine Learning Identifies Genetic Mutations for Spinal Disorder
To treat and prevent spina bifida, researchers are using machine learning to examine genetic mutations associated with the condition. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2021
Predictive Model Detects Early-Stage Lung Cancer
A predictive model can detect lung cancer when patients are asymptomatic by analyzing blood samples. Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2021
Data Analytics Indicates Vaccination Reduces the Risk of Long-COVID
Data analytics reveal that the COVID-19 vaccine can decrease the likelihood of long-COVID symptoms even after infection. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2021
Artificial Intelligence Predicts Coronary Artery Disease Mortality
Artificial intelligence was able to determine the likelihood of death in coronary artery disease patients by identifying risk factors, promoting preventive care. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2021
Machine Learning Supports Breast Cancer Diagnosis Predictions
Researchers developed a machine learning model to remove doubt from breast cancer diagnosis predictions. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2021
Artificial Intelligence Predicts COVID-19 Patients Needing ICU Care
To assist in allocating resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, artificial intelligence can identify patients likely requiring ICU care. Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2021
Evaluating Chronic Disease Progression With Artificial Intelligence
A new artificial intelligence model can analyze chronic disease progression to predict future outcomes. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2021
Deep Learning Analyzes Genetics For Aortic Aneurysm Risk
Using deep learning, researchers can identify patients at high risk genetically for aortic aneurysms and develop preventive care strategies. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2021
Grant Allows for AI Research to Improve Rectal Cancer Treatment Response
Backed by a three-year grant, researchers can study how to use artificial intelligence in medical imaging to improve the treatment response for rectal cancer patients. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2021
AI Predicts Long-Term Patient Survival After Cardiac Surgery
Al can assist cardiac patients in making surgical decisions by predicting long-term patient survival. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2021
Using Machine Learning to Enhance COVID-19 Prediction Models
Machine learning can incorporate changing real-world data to create more accurate COVID-19 prediction models. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2021
Artificial Intelligence, MRI Detect Early Signs Of Tumor Cell Death
Researchers created a non-invasive approach for measuring cancer treatment response using AI and MRI technology. Continue Reading
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01 Dec 2021
Data Analysis Helps Create COVID-19 Risk Assessment App
Researchers used data analysis to develop a COVID-19 risk assessment to limit possible exposure to the virus. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
Data Analytics Reveals Significant Drop in Cancer Screening in 2020
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, data analytics indicate that cancer screenings significantly dropped due to patients delaying care. Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2021
Artificial Intelligence Works To Identify How Diseases Alter The Body
Using an artificial intelligence approach, researchers analyzed study cells to understand how diseases impact the body. Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2021
Top Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence to Improve Cancer Care
By implementing artificial intelligence into cancer care, machine learning tools can detect cancer, assist in decision-making, and recommend treatment approaches. Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2021
Machine Learning Tool Predicts Kidney Function Response To Treatment
Researchers created a machine learning tool to predict if certain drugs are effective treatment options to protect kidney function for patients with lupus nephritis. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2021
Ethical Artificial Intelligence Standards To Improve Patient Outcomes
Intermountain Healthcare developed ethical artificial intelligence standards for deploying the technology to identify care disparities and improve patient outcomes. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2021
Artificial Intelligence Aids Colorectal Polyp Classification Trial
Pathologists seek to test the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in a colorectal polyp classification trial. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2021
AI, Human Collaboration Improves Predictive Analytic Methods
Using both artificial intelligence and human insight can improve the accuracy of predictive analytics. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2021
AI Promotes Preventive Care For At-Risk Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Researchers developed an artificial intelligence system that can identify patients at risk of atrial fibrillation and promote preventive care methods. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2021
Mount Sinai Prediction Model Scores Acute Kidney Injury Risk
Patients undergoing percutaneous could be at higher risk of acute kidney injury, according to a predictive model. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2021
Researchers Collaborate to Advance Machine Learning for RA Patients
In a collaborative effort, researchers are working to improve machine learning technology to assess joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2021
Improving Machine Learning With Big Data-Driven Algorithms
Incorporating big data into algorithms helps machine learning methods avoid shortcuts. Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2021
Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics Determine Drug Response
Using machine learning and predictive analytics, researchers can identify cancer patients who will benefit from immunotherapy drugs. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2021
Artificial Intelligence Bolsters Colorectal Cancer Detection
Artificial intelligence can detect and diagnose colorectal cancer equal to or better than pathologists by examining tissue scans. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2021
Data Analytics Promotes Patient Blood Management Programs
Data analytics suggest that using patient blood management programs can reduce hospital costs and length of stay. Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2021
Developing Recommended Practices For Analyzing EHR Databases
Researchers are creating a set of recommended practices to use when analyzing electronic health record databases, improving patient outcomes. Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2021
Data Analytics to Help Identify Clinical Approaches to Long COVID
Through an NIH award, researchers will use data analytics to find prevention and treatment strategies for long COVID. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2021
Machine Learning Predicts Cancer Treatment Response
Researchers are using a multi-algorithm machine learning approach to determine how cancer patients will respond to drug treatment. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2021
Predictive Analytics Finds Genetic Biomarkers Tied to Severe COVID-19
Researchers discovered a specific genetic biomarker that can determine the severity of COVID-19 infection with the use of predictive analytics. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2021
Breast Cancer Decision-Making Tool Uses Data Insights
By surveying women diagnosed with breast cancer to gain data insights, researchers are creating a decision-making tool for patients to understand quality of life outcomes. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2021
Artificial Intelligence Capable of Predicting COVID-19 Symptoms
Based on comorbidities, researchers can use artificial intelligence to predict which COVID-19 symptoms a patient will develop. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2021
Data Analysis Reveals Risks of Prolonged Continuous Kidney Therapy
A review of more than a thousand patient records indicates that current clinical decision-making about kidney therapy can lead to poor patient outcomes. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2021
Early Breast Cancer Screenings Reduce Mortality, Health Disparities
Black women beginning mammography screenings early could prevent breast cancer death and lead the way toward eliminating health disparities. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2021
Artificial Intelligence-Based Algorithm Predicts Heart Failure
With new artificial intelligence-based technology, researchers can identify small changes in the heart to predict heart failure. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2021
Using Machine Learning to Study Changes in Tumors After Immunotherapy
Engineers are developing a machine learning method to understand changes in tumors after immunotherapy. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2021
Using Artificial Intelligence to Diagnose Rare Pediatric Disorders
Researchers found that artificial intelligence technology can quickly diagnose rare disorders in children, allowing patients to acquire treatment sooner. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2021
How Health Systems Implement Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Sanford Health’s artificial intelligence ethical principles are in line with AI guidance released by WHO. Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2021
Predictive Analytics Spots Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children
With predictive analytics, researchers can identify eventual diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder in young children. Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2021
Low Risk Prediction Models for Black Women Causes Health Disparities
A lack of breast cancer risk prediction models made specifically for Black women highlights health disparities. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2021
Building a Data Analytics Platform to Improve Efficiency, Outcomes
Dayton Children’s Health Partners is building a data aggregation platform to improve efficiency and patient outcomes. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2021
Using Predictive Analytics to Determine COVID-19 Severity in Children
By testing saliva samples, researchers are using predictive analytics to identify children at risk of severe COVID-19. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2021
Artificial Intelligence Advances Breast Cancer Detection
Sorting through MRIs, artificial intelligence can determine a patient’s breast cancer diagnosis. Continue Reading