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Medicine Is Turning To Artificial Intelligence To Help Patients
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)
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Modern Healthcare: CEO Power Panel: Health Systems Find Consumerism Drives Innovation
The word "patient" is rapidly fading from the healthcare lexicon. Nowadays, healthcare executives sound like those from any other industry, talking about "consumers" or even "customers." With consumer-friendly companies like Apple and Amazon nipping at the heels of traditional healthcare organizations, not to mention the rise in out-of-pocket expenses, the consumer is inching toward center stage in healthcare. Leaders are responding with efforts to create more seamless and convenient healthcare experiences. They're starting to notice that consumerism matters. That's reflected in how they're using technology, innovative thinking and hiring. (Arndt, 5/19)
