Category: Tech

Navigating the ethics of AI in surgery: Balancing bias and accountability for safer procedures

An excerpt from Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reinvention of Medicine. In the past I have used magnetic navigation using Stereotaxis equipment to perform procedures. I could sit out in the console room, more than twelve feet fr…

The AI revolution in health care: How entrepreneurs are transforming patient care with innovative solutions

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a paradigm shift in the health care industry. According to Markets and Markets, the global AI in the health care market is projected to grow from $4.9 billion in 2020 to $45.2 billion by 2026…

AI’s transformative potential is threatened by security breaches, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures

As medical professionals, we recognize the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving diagnostic capabilities, personalizing treatments, and enhancing overall patient care. However, the increased risk of security breaches com…

Thriving in an AI-driven health care system: essential skills for medical professionals to stay relevant and make a difference

As the health care industry continues to evolve with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies, it’s more important than ever for medical professionals to identify and develop skills that set them apart f…

How popular culture has historically portrayed tech in health care and what we can learn from it in the ChatGPT era

Well before the advent of chat GPT, popular culture has explored how technology might affect health care, often with a dystopian bent. Take, for example, the 2013 sci-fi movie Elysium, set in 2154 (spoilers ahead). Matt Damon’s character, Max, is…

The unintended consequences of feeding company data into ChatGPT: a guide to safeguarding your intellectual property

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly integrating AI-powered tools, such as ChatGPT by OpenAI, to enhance productivity and automate processes. However, using these tools without understanding the implications of fe…

Revolutionizing crime-solving with AI: How ChatGPT-4 can unlock critical evidence in unsolved cases

Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly advanced in various fields, including health care, finance, and education. One of the most promising areas for AI application is criminology, which has the potential to transform how criminal investigation…

Revolutionizing patient care: the power of AI and GPTs in health care and combating physician burnout

Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs) have made significant advancements in recent years, with potential applications in various industries. The health care sector stands to benefit significantly from AI and GPTs, …

What I’ve learned from 10,000 needle procedures

How can health care professionals put patients at ease before and during stressful procedures? A new virtual reality (VR) technology might be the answer for millions of patients with fears and concerns about visiting the clinic. Needles are the most co…

How data and technology influence health in ways that doctors don’t

In theory, the widespread adoption of health information technology (HIT) and integrated applications can improve patients’ access to their health information and facilitate patient-centered care. In reality, this increased reliance on patient-fa…