She is a Data Science professional and member of IEEE- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. She organized two days workshop on Mozilla Open Source technologies.
Today's world is evolving rapidly due to continuous technological breakthroughs. What was previously only a thing of science fiction is now a part of the real world. One such disruptive technology that is upending the world is artificial intelligence. This technology has and still continues to alter the way people function.
Almost every facet of our daily lives - personal and professional have been influenced by AI, and every industry have succumbed to this megatrend. In addition to all the sectors that AI has affected, the healthcare industry has gained considerable attention. COVID-19 further solidified AIs place in healthcare when the pandemic taught us the importance of identifying potential epidemics and being well-prepared to handle any medical crisis.
In fact, the government of India is placing significant emphasis on AI to assist in tracking disease outbreaks across the country. AI in healthcare pertains to a perfect blend of ways for acquiring data, intelligent methods for processing that data, and creative real-world uses for the acquired insights, offering healthcare professionals individualized experiences and automated insights.
The growing digitalization of medical records has also created a considerable opportunity to apply AI in the sector. All in all, advances in AI technology have significantly altered every facet of healthcare, including treatment, patient care, and consultations.
AI in Healthcare - The Present
Enhanced Diagnostic Efficiency: Gone are the days when diagnosing diseases was a laborious task. Now, with the help of AI, detecting diseases has become simpler, more accurate and more effective. Additionally, the application of AI, particularly in the radiology and cardiology departments, has made it easier to identify severe
abnormalities early. For example, AIbased technologies have made it feasible to identify and locate cancer cells early in their phases and offered strategies to halt their spread.
In short, AI has transformed the way doctors used to detect diseases and has also decreased diagnostic errors. Remote Monitoring: The use of remote or wearable health devices specially integrated with AI, such as smartwatches, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, ECG monitors, and others, enable people to monitor their health better and provide extra data to specialists, facilitating early diagnosis and treatment.
Virtual Follow-ups: Doctors are constantly busy consulting patients virtually- especially amid ongoing health crises. This poses a serious issue for patients who require ongoing treatment and constant checkups. Here too, AI has emerged as a lifesaver for both parties– doctors as well as patients. Chatbots powered by AI assist in resolving this problem by continuously supporting patients who require daily care. Patients can enter their issues, and the chatbots will respond with a workable solution in seconds.
AI-Enabled Robots for Assistance: AI-enabled robots in healthcare efficiently integrate robots' sturdiness with the convergent surgical skills of surgeons. Recent advances in AI have expanded the employment of robots in hospitals that accurately mimic human work while making fewer errors. Given the rapid advancements in AI technology, robotics in healthcare will skyrocket in the coming years as more hospitals will employ them to increase efficiency and steadiness when treating patients.
It might offer suggestions to aid in the diagnosis and critical information about the patient's health. Additionally, AI can help in microsurgery to ensure that patients recover more quickly. It can also assist surgeons in making critical decisions by giving them accurate information about the risk involved and the essential steps to follow.
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AI in healthcare pertains to a perfect blend of ways for acquiring data, intelligent methods for processing that data, and creative real-world uses for the acquired insights, offering healthcare professionals individualized experiences and automated insights
Sukanya Mandal, Senior Member, IEEE
The Future
AI in the healthcare industry has a very bright and promising future. We'll undoubtedly see more AI and human collaboration over the coming years that would improve diagnosis, assist in recognizing hazards, and promote the creation of new medicines. Additionally, these AI-driven technologies would aid healthcare facilities in reducing data threats, ensuring greater operational effectiveness, and significantly enhancing patient recovery.
Further, when combined with machine learning, AI will be the primary capability behind the development of precision medicine, a much-needed improvement in healthcare.
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