[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":472},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-4-approaches-to-eliminate-bias-in-healthcare-a-i":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":189,"relatedBooks":388},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":29,"categories":30,"tags":37,"project_category":45,"contact_email_category":51,"yst_prominent_words":52,"class_list":59,"better_featured_image":84,"acf":123,"yoast_meta":133,"_links":136},41849,"2022-04-07T10:00:00","2022-04-07T08:00:00",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=41849&_wpnonce=1d7b0111bf&status=auto-draft&type=post","2022-04-06T10:59:59","2022-04-06T08:59:59","4-approaches-to-eliminate-bias-in-healthcare-a-i","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F4-approaches-to-eliminate-bias-in-healthcare-a-i",{"rendered":17},"4 Approaches To Eliminate Bias In Healthcare A.I.",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>Historically, healthcare data \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC6531286\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">has been focused on white men\u003C\u002Fa>, and in the age of artificial intelligence (A.I.), this represents a challenge to train the algorithms to deliver results that are representative across the ethnic and gender spectrum. Given that existing data leans towards the white male subset of the population, this will inevitably lead to ‘algorithmic bias’ in healthcare. The latter term is what \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hsph.harvard.edu\u002Fecpe\u002Fhow-to-prevent-algorithmic-bias-in-health-care\u002F\">researchers define as\u003C\u002Fa> the instances when the application of an algorithm does not account for inequities but may in fact exacerbate them in healthcare systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Indeed, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.providertech.com\u002Fsolutions-for-avoiding-ai-bias-in-healthcare\u002F\">researchers have found\u003C\u002Fa> that inherent biases in data can amplify health inequities among racial minorities. We also \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fa-i-bias-in-healthcare\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">covered the topic of A.I. bias in healthcare\u003C\u002Fa> at The Medical Futurist. And while it is crucial to raise awareness of this aspect of smart algorithms, it is equally important to know about measures that can be undertaken to eliminate, rather than avoid, biases as A. I. increasingly become an integral part of the healthcare landscape. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As such, this article will explore the measures that can be undertaken to make A.I. applications in healthcare more equitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>De-biasing A.I.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Scrapping biases from healthcare A. I. is no simple task as algorithmic bias \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedcitynews.com\u002F2020\u002F08\u002Fhow-to-mitigating-algorithmic-bias-in-healthcare\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">can be introduced at any point\u003C\u002Fa> in the software’s development cycle. On top of traditionally biased health data, bias can be implemented inadvertently by the people developing the algorithms themselves or by the way features are selected and measured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F108_Biased-AI-768x432.png\" alt=\"A.I. Bias\" class=\"wp-image-24884\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F108_Biased-AI-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F108_Biased-AI-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F108_Biased-AI-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F108_Biased-AI-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F108_Biased-AI.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While eliminating bias across all these potential inclusion points poses a considerable challenge, researchers are not backing down to propose ways to deal with A. I. bias, or to ‘debias’ an algorithm. Here are 4 promising ways that researchers have recently investigated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1. Consistent evaluation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Stanford University researchers highlighted in \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thelancet.com\u002Fjournals\u002Febiom\u002Farticle\u002FPIIS2352-3964(21)00151-1\u002Ffulltext\" target=\"_blank\">a perspective paper\u003C\u002Fa> that challenges that lead to bias and disparity in biomedical A. I. are closely linked to the data collection and evaluation of algorithms. To ensure the reliable and fair use of A. I. in healthcare, they recommend the consistent evaluation and monitoring of these tools; as well as the collection of more diverse data. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>They suggest that developers of A. I. tools could, for example, use existing statistical tests that allow them to detect if the data used to train the algorithm is significantly different from the actual data they encounter in real-life settings. This could indicate biases due to the training data and the developers could accommodate accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2. Adopting algorithmic hygiene\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When it comes to data collection, Dr. Sanjiv M. Narayan, a cardiologist and A. I. expert, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthcareitnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fhow-ai-bias-happens-and-how-eliminate-it\" target=\"_blank\">recommends effective “algorithmic hygiene”\u003C\u002Fa> as one of the best practices to keep bias out of A.I. This involves understanding the various causes of bias and ensuring that training data is representative as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Representative of what?” \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthcareitnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fhow-ai-bias-happens-and-how-eliminate-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adds Dr. Narayan\u003C\u002Fa>. “No data set can represent the entire universe of options. Thus, it is important to identify the target application and audience upfront, and then tailor the training data to that target.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F10\u002F041_crowdfounding_V2-768x432.png\" alt=\"future of health insurance\" class=\"wp-image-22082\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F10\u002F041_crowdfounding_V2-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F10\u002F041_crowdfounding_V2-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F10\u002F041_crowdfounding_V2-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F10\u002F041_crowdfounding_V2.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3. Applying debiasing methods\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Consensus on an approach to measure or even define fairness \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresearch.ibm.com\u002Fblog\u002Fibm-reduce-bias-in-healthcare-ai\" target=\"_blank\">has yet to be achieved\u003C\u002Fa>, but measures are taken to increase the level of fairness in A.I. predictions. For this, researchers employ debiasing methods to help reduce or eliminate differences across groups or individuals per sensitive attributes. To assist developers in adapting existing debiasing methods in their work, IBM created the open-source \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faif360.mybluemix.net\u002F\">AI Fairness 360 toolkit\u003C\u002Fa>. In 2021, the company’s A. I. researchers applied the toolkit in real-life scenarios to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjamanetwork.com\u002Fjournals\u002Fjamanetworkopen\u002Ffullarticle\u002F2778568\" target=\"_blank\">successfully account for and reduce bias\u003C\u002Fa> while allocating resources to women with postpartum depression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>4.   Ensuring transparency, privacy and regulatory oversight\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Another crucial factor to ensure equity in A.I.’s decision-making is through transparency. This can take the form of cross-checking the decisions of the algorithm by humans and vice versa. In this way, they can hold each other accountable and help mitigate bias. And to ensure such transparency, the accompanying supporting infrastructure needs to be present. This encompasses the relevant \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.scientificamerican.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhealth-care-ai-systems-are-biased\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">technical, regulatory, economic and privacy infrastructures\u003C\u002Fa> to deliver the required large and diverse data to transparently train algorithms. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Algorithmic performance changes as it is deployed with different data, different settings and different human-computer interactions. These factors could turn a beneficial tool into one that causes unintended harm, so these algorithms must continually be evaluated to eliminate the inherent and systemic inequities that exist in our healthcare system,” \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eurekalert.org\u002Fnews-releases\u002F630788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said Dr. Peter Embí\u003C\u002Fa>, Associate Dean for Informatics and Health Services Research at Indiana University School of Medicine. “Therefore, it’s imperative that we continue to develop tools and capabilities to enable systematic surveillance and vigilance in the development and use of algorithms in healthcare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>No fool-proof method\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While there are more potential approaches to eliminate bias in A.I., Dr. Narayan highlights that \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthcareitnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fhow-ai-bias-happens-and-how-eliminate-it\" target=\"_blank\">none are foolproof\u003C\u002Fa>. “The technology of A. I. is moving inexorably toward greater integration across all aspects of life,” he says. “As this happens, bias is more likely to occur through the compounding of complex systems but also, paradoxically, less easy to identify and prevent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, this does not mean healthcare stakeholders should not strive to eliminate bias in A.I. “We wouldn’t think of treating patients with a new pharmaceutical or device without first ensuring its efficacy and safety,” \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eurekalert.org\u002Fnews-releases\u002F630788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said Dr. Embí\u003C\u002Fa>. “In the same way, we must recognize that algorithms have the potential for both great benefit and harm and, therefore, require study.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As such, in a similar way that we monitor and evaluate medicines and medical devices, we must monitor and evaluate A.I. not only for their effectiveness but on the basis of equity as well. And the methods outlined here could lead to a more equitable healthcare landscape with the assistance of A.I.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Written by Dr. Bertalan Meskó & Dr. Pranavsingh Dhunnoo\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>While eliminating bias across all potential inclusion points poses a considerable challenge, researchers are not backing down to ‘debias’ an algorithm. 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Here are 4 promising ways.",{"self":137,"collection":143,"about":146,"author":149,"replies":152,"version-history":155,"predecessor-version":159,"wp:featuredmedia":163,"wp:attachment":166,"wp:term":169,"curies":185},[138],{"href":139,"targetHints":140},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F41849",{"allow":141},[142],"GET",[144],{"href":145},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts",[147],{"href":148},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftypes\u002Fpost",[150],{"embeddable":26,"href":151},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fusers\u002F16",[153],{"embeddable":26,"href":154},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcomments?post=41849",[156],{"count":157,"href":158},10,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F41849\u002Frevisions",[160],{"id":161,"href":162},41879,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F41849\u002Frevisions\u002F41879",[164],{"embeddable":26,"href":165},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia\u002F41809",[167],{"href":168},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia?parent=41849",[170,173,176,179,182],{"taxonomy":171,"embeddable":26,"href":172},"category","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcategories?post=41849",{"taxonomy":174,"embeddable":26,"href":175},"post_tag","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftags?post=41849",{"taxonomy":177,"embeddable":26,"href":178},"project_category","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fproject_category?post=41849",{"taxonomy":180,"embeddable":26,"href":181},"contact_email_category","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcontact_email_category?post=41849",{"taxonomy":183,"embeddable":26,"href":184},"yst_prominent_words","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fyst_prominent_words?post=41849",[186],{"name":187,"href":188,"templated":26},"wp","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.w.org\u002F{rel}",[190],{"id":132,"date":191,"date_gmt":192,"guid":193,"modified":195,"modified_gmt":196,"slug":197,"status":13,"type":14,"link":198,"title":199,"content":201,"excerpt":203,"author":23,"featured_media":205,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":206,"categories":207,"tags":215,"project_category":253,"contact_email_category":255,"yst_prominent_words":256,"class_list":269,"better_featured_image":316,"acf":336,"yoast_meta":343,"_links":346},"2021-02-16T10:00:00","2021-02-16T09:00:00",{"rendered":194},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=32713&_wpnonce=694320e71a&status=auto-draft&type=post","2021-02-16T08:47:20","2021-02-16T07:47:20","digital-health-helps-athletes-break-records","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fdigital-health-helps-athletes-break-records",{"rendered":200},"5 Ways Digital Health Can Help Athletes Break Records",{"rendered":202,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>By winning his 7th Super Bowl on February 7th, 2021, Tom Brady \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patspulpit.com\u002F2021\u002F2\u002F8\u002F22272025\u002Ftom-brady-super-bowl-records-patriots-buccaneers\" target=\"_blank\">made it to the American football history pantheon\u003C\u002Fa> for winning the most rings, and also for making the most Super Bowl appearances (10). But at 43, he also broke the record for being the oldest quarterback to lead his team to win a Super Bowl. \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbssports.com\u002Fnfl\u002Fnews\u002Ftb12-diet-diary-we-tried-to-eat-like-tom-brady-43-year-old-super-bowl-champion-for-one-week\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Skipping fruits\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F06\u002F-inside-tom-bradys-sleep-routine.html\" target=\"_blank\">infrared rays-emitting pyjamas\u003C\u002Fa> aside, Brady must be doing something right to maintain such longevity to his athletic, record-breaking performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Brady has credited this to the “\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbssports.com\u002Fnfl\u002Fnews\u002Ftb12-diet-diary-we-tried-to-eat-like-tom-brady-43-year-old-super-bowl-champion-for-one-week\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">TB12 Method\u003C\u002Fa>”, a strict health and wellness regimen he co-created with his longtime trainer Alex Guerrero. His diet involves no white sugar, no caffeine and other restrictions that involve determination to execute. He follows a strict \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnypost.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftom-brady-diet-fitness-routines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">daily routine schedule\u003C\u002Fa>, as well as \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F06\u002F-inside-tom-bradys-sleep-routine.html\" target=\"_blank\">a rigorous one for sleep\u003C\u002Fa>. Of course, he has the capital to do it all with a personal chef looking after his nutrition, a trainer for his fitness routine and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnypost.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftom-brady-diet-fitness-routines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">$200 to spare\u003C\u002Fa> on high-tech pyjamas. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, many aspects of Tom Brady’s routine can be supplemented with digital health tools. These can in turn help other athletes improve their performance to potentially break records themselves. That’s because to really boost one’s performance, a fitness and diet routine tailored to individual athletes has to be optimised. And with the advent of digital health technologies, this is now possible. In this article, we will explore 5 areas where digital health can come in handy for athletes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1. Health and performance tracking\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Tom Brady \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnypost.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftom-brady-diet-fitness-routines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">described his trainer\u003C\u002Fa>, Alex Guerrero, as his “body engineer.” Guerrero \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnypost.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftom-brady-diet-fitness-routines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">reportedly micromanages\u003C\u002Fa> the quarterback’s schedule months and even years in advance. While not everyone can employ Guerrero as their trainer, digital health devices can help you engineer your own body. By tracking your fitness and health metrics, these devices offer personalised insights that can allow you to fine-tune your routines to the best of your abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There is literally a health tracker that can measure your performance \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-body-map-of-health-trackers-infographic\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">from head to toe\u003C\u002Fa>. Smartwatches like the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Withings ScanWatch\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fputting-wear-os-by-google-to-the-test-the-ticwatch-pro-2020-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">TicWatch\u003C\u002Fa> monitor your heart rate, calorie burnt, pace and more. The \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.polar.com\u002Fen\u002Fproducts\u002Faccessories\u002FH10_heart_rate_sensor\" target=\"_blank\">Polar H10\u003C\u002Fa> chest strap provides accurate and detailed cardiovascular monitoring. Its data helps you better analyse your workout more than what your Fitbit is already allowing you to. Its 4-minute \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.polar.com\u002Fen\u002Forthostatic-test\" target=\"_blank\">Orthostatic Test\u003C\u002Fa> further allows you to visualise how your body responds to training based on personalised results. Subsequently, your trainer or yourself can fine-tune workout routines based on how much you can exert your abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F04\u002Fsports-medicine2-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17662\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F04\u002Fsports-medicine2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F04\u002Fsports-medicine2-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F04\u002Fsports-medicine2-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F04\u002Fsports-medicine2-444x250.jpg 444w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F04\u002Fsports-medicine2.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Osman Hassan Ahmed, a physiotherapist to the Football Association in the UK, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffuture-of-sports-medicine\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">told The Medical Futurist\u003C\u002Fa> that in the future, sportswear will be able to show the clinician standing at a playfield’s sidelines vital physiological data in real-time. That will enable them to gain an accurate picture of the individuals’ status; and combining this with GPS data may also help to make decisions as to when to substitute the player in a match or to remove them from the field of play when training, he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Already we have smart clothes like \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hexoskin.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">HexoSkin\u003C\u002Fa> that give a glimpse of what Ahmed is envisioning. Designed as a tank top with inter-woven sensors, it continuously monitors the wearer’s cardiac and pulmonary activities, as well as number of steps taken, pace, and intensity level in real-time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2. Tailored nutrition with nutrigenomics\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Proper nutrition for athletes is as important as their workout, and Tom Brady would agree. As mentioned, he even has a personal chef to make sure that he follows his strict diet. On top of avoiding alcohol and caffeine, he doesn’t eat too late. This ensures that his food is well digested well before bed time. “\u003Cem>The last thing I eat at night is dinner—and if I ever eat dessert, I try to do it after lunch, so the excess sugar won’t keep me up at night\u003C\u002Fem>,” Brady \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F06\u002F-inside-tom-bradys-sleep-routine.html\" target=\"_blank\">said in his book\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>CBS Sports’ reporter even \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbssports.com\u002Fnfl\u002Fnews\u002Ftb12-diet-diary-we-tried-to-eat-like-tom-brady-43-year-old-super-bowl-champion-for-one-week\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">tried the quarterback’s diet for a week\u003C\u002Fa>, calling it an “absurd diet” and that he got really gassy during the process. The thing is, Brady’s diet works for him and might not do the trick for someone else. To find a nutrition plan that is tailored to a specific individual, the emerging field of \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fnutrigenomics\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">nutrigenomics\u003C\u002Fa> can help. This hybrid field combines genetics and nutrition science. The idea is that since our genetic makeup varies from individual to individual, it inadvertently affects how we react to food we consume. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F08\u002Fnutrigenomics-1-768x494.jpg\" alt=\"nutrigenomics\" class=\"wp-image-21397\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F08\u002Fnutrigenomics-1-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F08\u002Fnutrigenomics-1-512x329.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F08\u002Fnutrigenomics-1.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: www.beyondverbal.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Start-ups like \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fginihealth.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Gini\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nutrinohealth.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Nutrino\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dnafit.com\u002Fus\u002Fstore\u002Fdietfit.asp\" target=\"_blank\">DNAfit\u003C\u002Fa> offer services that help give a better idea of what we should eat. After a genetic analysis, they layout a personalised diet and even workout plans to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Others like \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fatlas-biomed-microbiome-test-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Atlas Biomed,\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gutxy.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">GUTXY\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthryve-microbiome-test-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Thryve\u003C\u002Fa> offer direct-to-consumer kits that analyse one’s microbiome. Based on individual results, they also offer personalised diet plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Alternatively, you could also use a device like the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fcan-this-device-hack-your-metabolism-the-lumen-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Lumen\u003C\u002Fa> to guide you. It functions as a breathalyser that determines whether you are burning mostly carbohydrates or fats. Subsequently, it helps you achieve a balance to enhance your workout with personalized meal plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3. Restorative (and regenerative?) sleep\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In his 2017 book, Tom Brady writes that he \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F06\u002F-inside-tom-bradys-sleep-routine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aims for nine hours of sleep every day\u003C\u002Fa>. He \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnypost.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftom-brady-diet-fitness-routines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">takes his sleeping routine so seriously\u003C\u002Fa> that he uses a layer of memory foam on his mattress and sets the thermostat between 15-18°C. However, while the amount of sleep \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sleepfoundation.org\u002Fhow-sleep-works\u002Fhow-much-sleep-do-we-really-need\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">varies between 7-9 hours\u003C\u002Fa> for adults, the right time to wake up varies even more significantly. Based on your own sleep cycle, waking up feeling refreshed rather than groggy can be mere minutes apart. That sweet spot is not at the same time every morning. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To determine the optimal time for you to wake up, a \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-smart-sleep-alarm-is-the-holy-grail-of-health-tracking\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">smart sleep alarm\u003C\u002Fa> will make that decision for you as it tracks your sleep pattern throughout the night. Great apps to start with sleep tracking and waking up pumped up are \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsleep.urbandroid.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Sleep as Android\u003C\u002Fa> for Android users and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sleepcycle.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Sleep Cycle\u003C\u002Fa> for iOS users.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Smart Sleep Alarm: The Holy Grail of Health Tracking \u002F Episode 9 - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FGyJA1ZX3twY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While sleeping, Brady also wears “\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.espn.com\u002Fespnw\u002Flife-style\u002Fstory\u002F_\u002Fid\u002F23315114\u002Fwe-tried-do-tom-brady-recovery-pajamas-live-their-name\" target=\"_blank\">bioceramic recovery pyjamas\u003C\u002Fa>” that he developed in partnership with Under Armour. These PJs \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.espn.com\u002Fespnw\u002Flife-style\u002Fstory\u002F_\u002Fid\u002F23315114\u002Fwe-tried-do-tom-brady-recovery-pajamas-live-their-name\" target=\"_blank\">use far infrared rays\u003C\u002Fa> to restore muscles faster, claims the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftb12sports.com\u002Fshop\u002Fproducts\u002Fua-recover-sleepwear-mens-long-sleeve\" target=\"_blank\">TB12Sports website\u003C\u002Fa> that sells the sleepwear. While \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC3699878\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">studies showed\u003C\u002Fa> that far infrared rays help relieve chronic pain and promote muscle repair, we still need more research about it. That’s because \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.espn.com\u002Fespnw\u002Flife-style\u002Fstory\u002F_\u002Fid\u002F23315114\u002Fwe-tried-do-tom-brady-recovery-pajamas-live-their-name\" target=\"_blank\">the majority of data comes from rat studies\u003C\u002Fa> and very little from human studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“\u003Cem>I don’t think that it’s a proven technology, which is why it’s not FDA-approved\u003C\u002Fem>,” Jocelyn Cheng, an assistant professor of neurology at NYU Langone Medical Center, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.espn.com\u002Fespnw\u002Flife-style\u002Fstory\u002F_\u002Fid\u002F23315114\u002Fwe-tried-do-tom-brady-recovery-pajamas-live-their-name\" target=\"_blank\">told ESPN\u003C\u002Fa>. “\u003Cem>It’s possible theoretically, but the exposure and the optimal duration for there to be any benefit is not clear\u003C\u002Fem>.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you’re looking for a scientifically-backed device that can help in pain control and help you get better sleep, you could consider the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fsynchronising-your-mind-the-neorhythm-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">NeoRhythm\u003C\u002Fa> neurostimulation headband; although the experience is rather subjective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>4. Preventive genomics\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>At 43, the record-breaking quarterback is more prone to muscle tears if he exerts himself too much. That’s why, as part of his workout schedule, he \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnypost.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftom-brady-diet-fitness-routines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">uses less weights\u003C\u002Fa> and focuses on exercises that use his own body weight. But is there a way to tell how you could adjust your workouts to prevent injury? The answer lies in so-called \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffuture-of-sports-medicine\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">preventive genomics\u003C\u002Fa> and is what genetics company \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fathletigen.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Athletigen\u003C\u002Fa> offers to athletes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F02\u002Fpreventive-genomics-sports-athletes-768x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32715\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F02\u002Fpreventive-genomics-sports-athletes-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F02\u002Fpreventive-genomics-sports-athletes.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.genetichealing.in\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>By analysing clients’ DNA, the company provides personalised insights from a heightened risk of injury to nutritional demands. The Athletic Report covers aspects such as muscular fitness, recovery and sleep. The Nutrition Report is similar to a nutrigenomics analysis. It gives insights for over 40 nutrients and details how your genetic composition influences your response to your diet. Their service is also compatible with DNA tests from other companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>5. Mental and emotional health\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Brady’s trainer \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnypost.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftom-brady-diet-fitness-routines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">says that\u003C\u002Fa> the athlete strives to become “\u003Cem>emotionally stable and ­spiritually nourished\u003C\u002Fem>.” And for that, the quarterback \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnypost.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftom-brady-diet-fitness-routines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">practices transcendental meditation\u003C\u002Fa>. There is no shortage of digital health tools to help you get into meditation. Recently, we tested 3 smart headbands – the Muse S, NeoRhythm and BrainLink Pro – and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwe-used-3-devices-for-meditation-heres-what-we-found\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">shared our findings\u003C\u002Fa>. You don’t need to invest in a pricey device to start meditating with free apps like \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.smilingmind.com.au\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Smiling Mind\u003C\u002Fa>. COVID-19 \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftime.com\u002F5886228\u002Fdepression-covid-19-pandemic\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">had its psychological toll\u003C\u002Fa> on society as a whole and we could all employ such methods for our mental and emotional well-being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26453\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Still on the topic of mental health, Tom Brady uses the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.brainhq.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">BrainHQ app\u003C\u002Fa> to exercise his brain with at least two dozen brain games daily. BrainHQ was in fact designed for those with neurological conditions in mind, such as those with cognitive damage or memory loss. However, the athlete uses it to sharpen his reactions. “\u003Cem>Tom explained it like this,\u003C\u002Fem>” \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnypost.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftom-brady-diet-fitness-routines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">said Henry Mahncke\u003C\u002Fa>, CEO of the app’s creators, Posit Science. “\u003Cem>When he gets the [ball], he remembers the play, then he has to scan the field, locate the receivers, figure out which ones are on their routes and which are open, and make the pass. All in about three seconds\u003C\u002Fem>.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you want to heighten your focus and improve your reaction time, you could follow Brady and try BrainHQ. But there are other apps that you can use to train your brain. There’s the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.brainbow.peak.app&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Peak app\u003C\u002Fa>, whose Decoder component \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com\u002Farticles\u002F324262?c=586538936697\" target=\"_blank\">showed improved concentration\u003C\u002Fa> among its users. 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