Medicine Is Turning To Artificial Intelligence To Help Patients
Machines -- programmed with experiences from at times millions of humans -- are providing doctors new insights into identifying and treating disease and predicting health problems.
The Wall Street Journal:
The AI Doctor Will See You Now
Kimberly Bari had her first seizure in 2010 at age 26 and since then has had hundreds. Some rendered her unconscious, others left her confused and terrified. By 2016, her surgery- and drug-resistant condition led her to try something fewer than 2,000 people in the world have attempted: implanting a computer into her brain. The NeuroPace Responsive Neurostimulation System “literally provides peace of mind I never imagined could exist,” she said. And, according to its makers, it would be impossible without a type of artificial intelligence known as machine learning. (Mims, 5/20)
The Washington Post:
With The Help Of Virtual Therapists, People With Eating Disorders Tackle Anxiety In Grocery Stores
Individuals with anorexia, binge eating disorder and bulimia often feel anxious and overwhelmed when surrounded by food. This anxiety can make grocery shopping and cooking a challenge. A new form of telemedicine in which people can video-chat with a nutritional counselor while at the supermarket aims to help. (Fraga, 5/20)
In other health IT news —
The New York Times:
Technique Used To Find Golden State Killer Leads To A Suspect In 1987 Murders
In 1987, Jay Cook, 20, and Tanya Van Cuylenborg, 18, a couple from Canada, were brutally killed while they were vacationing in Washington State. On Friday, the Snohomish County sheriff’s office announced that it had a suspect in custody in the rape of Ms. Van Cuylenborg and the murders. William Earl Talbott II, 55, of Seatac, Wash., was arrested on Thursday. An important break came once again as a result of DNA sleuthing techniques similar to the ones used last month to crack the Golden State killer case. (Murphy, 5/18)