[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":404},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-7-things-to-expect-from-ai-in-healthcare-this-year":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":172,"relatedBooks":306},{"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":32,"project_category":37,"contact_email_category":40,"yst_prominent_words":41,"class_list":47,"better_featured_image":61,"acf":99,"yoast_meta":116,"_links":119},54559,"2024-01-25T09:30:00","2024-01-25T08:30:00",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=54559&_wpnonce=4fc97f386d&status=auto-draft&type=post","2026-03-30T10:30:35","2026-03-30T08:30:35","7-things-to-expect-from-ai-in-healthcare-this-year","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F7-things-to-expect-from-ai-in-healthcare-this-year",{"rendered":17},"7 Things To Expect From AI In Healthcare This Year",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>The past year was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fa-year-in-ai-the-most-important-milestones-for-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all about artificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa>, with a particular focus on its integration into healthcare in our universe. At The Medical Futurist, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fsearch\u002F?term=AI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we have extensively explored\u003C\u002Fa> how AI is reshaping the healthcare landscape, outlining what to expect and how to prepare for these transformative changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As we move into 2024, it’s time to continue our forward-looking journey. This year promises to be a blend of consolidation and revolution. Some trends we’ve previously identified are beginning to solidify and integrate into the fabric of healthcare systems, while others are just starting to unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In this spirit of exploration and anticipation, we present our seven predictions AI in the healthcare scene. These predictions span from the emergence of specialized AI platforms in healthcare to teaching prompt engineering in medical education, indicating a year of significant progress and exciting developments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Generative AI platforms in healthcare\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Generative AI has sparked a lot of interest among healthcare companies, particularly in patient management and chatbots. However, it hasn’t yet gained substantial trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With major healthcare and tech companies launching generative AI platforms for patients, I expect the trust factor to improve. This will likely happen as more people use and become familiar with these platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Ftmf_article_362_AI_doctor_robot-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54203\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Ftmf_article_362_AI_doctor_robot-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Ftmf_article_362_AI_doctor_robot-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Ftmf_article_362_AI_doctor_robot-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Ftmf_article_362_AI_doctor_robot.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We’ve previously covered the (\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fgenerative-ai-explained-its-impact-and-future-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\">generative\u003C\u002Fa>) AI topic, noting that not many innovations mature so rapidly as generative AI has in its first year. This technology is set to transform not only doctor-patient communication but also how patients perceive health issues. In \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fchatgpt-in-healthcare-what-the-science-says\" target=\"_blank\">multiple articles\u003C\u002Fa>, we have discussed the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F17-healthcare-companies-that-already-integrated-chatgpt-infographic\" target=\"_blank\">generative AI revolution\u003C\u002Fa>, analysing \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fseven-reasons-to-be-optimistic-about-the-future-of-ai-in-medicine\" target=\"_blank\">many aspects\u003C\u002Fa> of this remarkable breakthrough technology and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fprompt-engineering-11-tips-to-craft-great-chatgpt-prompts\" target=\"_blank\">how to navigate\u003C\u002Fa> its\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhy-and-how-to-regulate-chatgpt-like-large-language-models-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\"> implications\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Medical large language models will replace ChatGPT in healthcare\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We’re expecting to soon see generative AI algorithms that were designed specifically for medical purposes. Such tools will likely have GPT-4-like algorithms under the hood and are set to take the place of general-purpose models like ChatGPT in the healthcare industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We have \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmedpalm-new-ai-medical-chatbots-will-soon-be-better-than-waiting-for-a-doctor\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">discussed in detail\u003C\u002Fa> that new AI medical chatbots, such as MedPaLM by Google\u002FDeepMind, will soon surpass the waiting times for a doctor. These models are improving rapidly, and the risk of missing care due to healthcare capacity shortages is soon expected to outweigh the risks associated with algorithmic errors. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365-768x432.png\" alt=\"AI medical coding doctor, hospital, clinic, man, laptop, computer\" class=\"wp-image-51069\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>MedPaLM is currently the most commonly known algorithm that was designed for healthcare use. It is a 540-billion parameter PaLM model, which was trained on multiple medical Q&A datasets and can answer healthcare-related questions with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farxiv.org\u002Fpdf\u002F2305.09617.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">impressive accuracy\u003C\u002Fa>. While not yet available for public testing, it is already available to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theverge.com\u002F2023\u002F7\u002F8\u002F23788265\u002Fgoogle-med-palm-2-mayo-clinic-chatbot-bard-chatgpt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a select group of customers\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Recent studies and publications, such as those in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fd41586-024-00099-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nature\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjamanetwork.com\u002Fjournals\u002Fjama\u002Farticle-abstract\u002F2813874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JAMA\u003C\u002Fa> discuss the potential and limitations of AI in medical diagnosis and treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Multimodal large language models (M-LLMs) for hospitals\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A critical advancement on the horizon is the arrival of \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhy-it-is-important-to-understand-multimodal-large-language-models-in-healthcare\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Multimodal Large Language Models\u003C\u002Fa> (M-LLMs) in healthcare systems. These M-LLMs are poised to act as “central AI hubs”, helping doctors and hospitals to step into the AI era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The significance of M-LLMs lies in their ability to process and interpret multiple types of input data simultaneously, including text, images, audio, and video. This capability marks a significant departure from current medical AI systems, which typically handle only one data type, such as text or X-ray images. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Medicine inherently requires a multimodal approach, much like human interaction. To diagnose and treat a patient, healthcare professionals must synthesize information from various sources: they listen to the patient, read health files, examine medical images, and interpret laboratory results. This integrated approach is beyond the capability of any current AI technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_384-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52331\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_384-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_384-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_384-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_384.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The difference between existing large language models and M-LLMs can be compared to the difference between a runner and a pentathlete. A runner specializes in one discipline, whereas a pentathlete must excel in multiple disciplines. In this analogy, current LLMs are runners, excelling in unimodal tasks, while humans in medicine are akin to pentathlon champions, adept in multiple areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We are currently at the dawn of the multimodal era: Med-PaLM’s multimodal version \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsites.research.google\u002Fmed-palm\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reportedly has advanced capabilities\u003C\u002Fa> in answering medical questions. Meanwhile, Google’s new Gemini was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeepmind.google\u002Ftechnologies\u002Fgemini\u002F#introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced as  “natively multimodal”\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The integration of M-LLMs into hospital systems represents a monumental shift. These will be the ultimate interface between physicians and AI, enabling more comprehensive and nuanced AI assistance in medical diagnostics and treatment. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. AI digital twins\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>AI digital twins, less politely known as deepfake avatars, are rapidly evolving. An interesting example was when \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapp.synthesia.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Synthesia\u003C\u002Fa> created the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fme-and-my-digital-twin-i-have-a-brand-new-deepfake-avatar\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital Dr. Mesko\u003C\u002Fa>, demonstrating impressive progress. Since then, there have been significant advancements, such as HeyGen’s \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Fbertalanmesko_ai-activity-7112138816336838657-BiU9\u002F?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI-based translation service\u003C\u002Fa>, which not only translates recorded videos into other languages but also synchronizes lip movements to the new language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While these digital avatars might still seem somewhat uncanny to friends and colleagues and are not yet suitable for patient-facing roles, their potential in healthcare is substantial. One of their most promising uses is in creating educational materials. This technology provides a faster, more cost-effective method for producing content, especially for healthcare professionals seeking new knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Ftmf_virtual-avatar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50851\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Ftmf_virtual-avatar.png 720w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Ftmf_virtual-avatar-370x208.png 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Moreover, these advancements will greatly enhance access to content and care for patients in their own languages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Over 1400 FDA-approved AI-based medical devices \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This year, the number of FDA-approved AI-based medical devices may surpass a thousand. This significant milestone reflects the rapid advancement of AI and ML (Machine Learning) in healthcare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We recently discussed the current state of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-current-state-of-fda-approved-ai-based-medical-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nearly 1400 FDA-approved AI-based medical devices\u003C\u002Fa>. The emergence of AI and ML technologies, adaptive algorithms, and generative AI are reshaping the medical landscape. These innovations promise to change how medicine is practiced but also present unique regulatory challenges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Unlike traditional medical devices, AI and ML technologies can evolve and learn, potentially performing differently in real-world applications than in pre-market testing. This evolution could lead to improved patient outcomes, but it also introduces new risks that require careful management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The FDA has historically been at the forefront of regulating novel technologies in healthcare, setting global standards. As of our last review, the FDA’s database included 1400 AI-based medical devices, and as of today, none of these devices utilized generative AI, artificial general intelligence (AGI), or were powered by large language models.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Given the pace of development and the traditional pioneer role of the FDA, other countries are to follow the US regulatory framework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Influx of AI tools for patients\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We will see a surge in AI tools designed specifically for patients, encompassing applications such as analysing lab tests, summarizing wearable data, and providing nutritional advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Already existing examples include algorithms like Abridge, which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F26\u002Ftechnology\u002Fai-health-care-documentation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">translates complex medical terminologies\u003C\u002Fa> into plain language for patients, and innovative skin-checking apps such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmiiskin.com\u002Fapp\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miiskin\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fgb\u002Fapp\u002Fcube-check-ur-birthmark-easily\u002Fid1643471135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cube\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skinvision.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SkinVision\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faskaysa.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aysa\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fskinive.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skinive\u003C\u002Fa>, offering early detection services for skin cancer. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_381-768x432.png\" alt=\"TMF RingConn review, smart ring\" class=\"wp-image-51995\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_381-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_381-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_381-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_381.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But the field will extend, and we will see many more applications, like apps helping patients \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kantesti.net\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make sense\u003C\u002Fa> of their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.smartbloodanalytics.com\u002Fen\u002Fmysmartblood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lab results\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Forward-looking medical universities will start teaching prompt engineering\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The discipline of prompt engineering is gaining such importance in this new realm of AI that it is expected to become a subject taught at forward-looking medical universities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Prompt engineering is both an art and a science, essential for interacting efficiently with generative AI models. It involves the strategic formulation of inputs to elicit the best possible responses from AI. If you are not yet familiar with the concept, we summarized our \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fprompt-engineering-11-tips-to-craft-great-chatgpt-prompts\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">11 prompt engineering tips\u003C\u002Fa>, outlining the basics of how to give effective prompts to guide AI models like ChatGPT in producing desired outputs. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_372-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51365\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_372-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_372-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_372-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_372-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_372.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This skill is not just about using tools effectively; it’s about understanding the capabilities and limitations of AI, such as the risk of generating answers from unreliable sources or failing to provide sources at all. As AI models are becoming indispensable tools, the mastery of prompt engineering is becoming a crucial skill – for medical professionals as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As AI continues to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-curious-case-of-a-i-discovering-unusual-associations-in-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grow and evolve\u003C\u002Fa>, becoming adept at prompt engineering is increasingly vital. This skill empowers users to maximize the potential of AI, turning it into a tool for expanding knowledge and ideas rather than just a means of solving problems. And as it is becoming so fundamental, it should be integrated into the medical curriculum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #eee; border-top: 4px solid #444;\" cellpadding=\"10px\">\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd style=\"width: 100%;\">\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Introduction to Artificial Intelligence In Medicine And Healthcare\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FiBWixWwn5Dk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003Cp>The course \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.thinkific.com\u002Fcourses\u002Fintroduction-to-artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-and-healthcare\" style=\"background-color: #e71d3299; color: #000;\">Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Healthcare\u003C\u002Fa> is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of medicine and healthcare. It covers various AI applications, such as medical imaging analysis, diagnosis, drug discovery, patient monitoring, and personalized medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine. No prior programming or AI knowledge is required, as the course starts with the fundamentals and gradually builds up to more advanced concepts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.thinkific.com\u002Fcourses\u002Fintroduction-to-artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-and-healthcare\">\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: #e71d3299; color: #000;\">Click here to preview the course for free\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>This year promises to be a blend of consolidation and revolution. Some trends we’ve previously identified are beginning to solidify and integrate into the fabric of healthcare systems, while others are just starting to unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",6,52743,"closed",true,"","standard",{"_acf_changed":20,"footnotes":27},[31],7079,[33,34,35,36],7673,134,7731,144,[38,39],950,952,[],[42,43,44,45,46],1683,1715,1723,1833,4505,[48,14,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"post-54559","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tmf","tag-ai-in-medicine","tag-ai","tag-artificial-intelligence-in-healthcare","tag-artificial-intelligence","project_category-medical-professionals","project_category-policy-makers",{"id":24,"alt_text":27,"caption":27,"description":27,"media_type":62,"media_details":63,"post":97,"source_url":98},"image",{"width":64,"height":65,"file":66,"filesize":67,"sizes":68,"image_meta":94},1920,1080,"2023\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_387.png",361476,{"medium":69,"large":76,"thumbnail":82,"medium_large":87,"1536x1536":88},{"file":70,"width":71,"height":72,"mime-type":73,"filesize":74,"source_url":75},"tmf_article_387-370x208.png",370,208,"image\u002Fpng",49220,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_387-370x208.png",{"file":77,"width":78,"height":79,"mime-type":73,"filesize":80,"source_url":81},"tmf_article_387-768x432.png",768,432,124610,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_387-768x432.png",{"file":83,"width":84,"height":84,"mime-type":73,"filesize":85,"source_url":86},"tmf_article_387-150x150.png",150,18487,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_387-150x150.png",{"file":77,"width":78,"height":79,"mime-type":73,"filesize":80,"source_url":81},{"file":89,"width":90,"height":91,"mime-type":73,"filesize":92,"source_url":93},"tmf_article_387-1536x864.png",1536,864,296430,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_387-1536x864.png",{"aperture":95,"credit":27,"camera":27,"caption":27,"created_timestamp":95,"copyright":27,"focal_length":95,"iso":95,"shutter_speed":95,"title":27,"orientation":95,"keywords":96},"0",[],52725,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_387.png",{"cta_type":100,"cta_color":27,"related_books":101,"related_posts_footer":105,"related_posts":20,"subtitle":27,"key_takeaways":109},"subscribe",[102,103,104],52203,31417,24764,[106,107,108],54533,54435,54485,[110,112,114],{"title":111},"\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year will bring broader integration of AI into various aspects of healthcare, from patient care to diagnostics, fundamentally changing how healthcare services are delivered and accessed.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":113},"\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The development of specialized generative AI tools, including large language and multimodal models, is poised to offer more precise and effective solutions, particularly in diagnostics and patient interaction.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":115},"\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients can expect an influx of generative AI-based tools specifically designed for them, assisting all facets of their health.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"yoast_wpseo_title":117,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":118,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":15},"7 Things To Expect From AI In Healthcare This Year - 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That is why we decided to compile a step-by-step guide to help anyone set up better routines, regardless of the devices they own\u002Fdon’t own. Let’s start with measuring sleep. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As the journey towards optimal digital health should unequivocally begin with sleep, this is where we begin. It has the greatest health gains relative to the investment of time and money. “This was also my starting point, and to this day, it remains the most meaningful aspect of my health regime.” – Dr. Meskó, The Medical Futurist declared when we discussed this topic for this analysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F040_sleepelf-1-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25366\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F040_sleepelf-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F040_sleepelf-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F040_sleepelf-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F040_sleepelf-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F040_sleepelf-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Sleep quality varies significantly among individuals, influenced by a blend of genetic factors and lifestyle choices. A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.news-medical.net\u002Fnews\u002F20231108\u002FGenetic-variants-likely-affect-sleep-quality-and-quantity-in-children-study-finds.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent study\u003C\u002Fa> published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry sheds light on this. The research, involving 2,458 children, found that kids who were genetically predisposed to insomnia, based on a polygenic risk score developed for adults, experienced more insomnia-like sleep issues such as frequent awakenings or difficulty initiating sleep. Conversely, those predisposed to longer sleep durations tended to have lengthier sleep but also experienced more wakefulness during the night in adolescence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This study provides indirect evidence that the genes predisposing adults to insomnia may also contribute to poor sleep from toddlerhood through adolescence, suggesting the existence of a ‘poor sleeper’ trait that persists throughout a lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Regardless of our genes, we don’t learn as children how to achieve (the best possible) quality sleep nor understand what good sleep specifically means for us as individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We previously have written about sleep tracking multiple times, you can also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-to-measure-sleep\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check back here\u003C\u002Fa> for example. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let’s quickly get over a few basic questions!\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Is it fundamental to have eight hours of sleep every night? \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>No, you\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cdc.gov\u002Fsleep\u002Fabout_sleep\u002Fhow_much_sleep.html\" target=\"_blank\"> don’t necessarily need eight hours of sleep\u003C\u002Fa> each night – actually, we don’t know yet exactly how much sleep your organism craves. But why would a standardised rule determine our bedtime when we know that everyone has a different body and different needs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That’s when sleep tracking comes into the picture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Can we make up for lost sleep time on the weekend? \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Well, no matter how it seems, based on research \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com\u002Farticles\u002F176079.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">that’s not happening\u003C\u002Fa>. On top of that, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Facademic.oup.com\u002Fsleep\u002Fadvance-article\u002Fdoi\u002F10.1093\u002Fsleep\u002Fzsad253\u002F7280269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this study suggests\u003C\u002Fa> that sleep regularity – how consistently you keep your bedtime \u002F wake-up time from day to day is an important predictor of mortality risk and is a stronger predictor than sleep duration. In other words, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41574-023-00851-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cem>social jetlag\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cem> \u003C\u002Fem>– when people live more according to the social clock (local time) during the working week and more according to their biological clock (circadian clock) on work-free days – is not ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F091_sleep_apnea-768x432.png\" alt=\"sleep apnea treatment\" class=\"wp-image-24122\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F091_sleep_apnea-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F091_sleep_apnea-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F091_sleep_apnea-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F091_sleep_apnea-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F091_sleep_apnea.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Is snoozing truly overrated?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Definitely not! Although \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fnews.gallup.com\u002Fpoll\u002F166553\u002Fless-recommended-amount-sleep.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Gallup\u003C\u002Fa> has reported that over the past 50 years, we have been sleeping one hour less per night than we did back in the 1950s. Moreover, many people take pride in sleeping as little as possible – especially on\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thriveglobal.com\u002Fstories\u002F13737-how-the-i-don-t-sleep-much-culture-is-impacting-your-health\" target=\"_blank\"> college campuses or in the tech sector and Silicon Valley\u003C\u002Fa>, saying they’ll sleep when they are dead. Well, inadequate shuteye can eventually lead there – it is long known that sleep deprivation has even been used for a long time as a means of interrogation by many secret services, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Fus-news\u002F2014\u002Fdec\u002F09\u002Fcia-torture-methods-waterboarding-sleep-deprivation\" target=\"_blank\">including the CIA\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What matters the most?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So, to make the most of the sleep issue, we have to consider \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>the quality of sleep (which needs to be tracked for you somehow as you are sleeping and thus unable to play a role)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>the quantity of sleep (ditto)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>and how energized you feel in the morning\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This process is intrinsically personal and involves a lot of trial and error. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When it comes to beginning your sleep-tracking journey, starting simple is key. As you very likely already have a smartphone, the most cost-effective way to start is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-top-sleep-apps-to-start-your-bedtime-tracking-journey\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">with a sleep-tracking app\u003C\u002Fa>. These apps can provide a surprising amount of insight without any financial investment. As you become more invested in understanding and improving your sleep, you might consider upgrading to more advanced tools like a smartwatch or an under-mattress sensor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Each level of investment offers its benefits. While apps are an excellent starting point, devices like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Finfographics\u002Fhow-to-choose-the-best-health-tracker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smartwatches\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-top-sleep-sensors-for-expert-level-tracking\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sensors\u003C\u002Fa> offer more detailed data and can track additional aspects of your sleep. The key is to balance your budget with your desire for detailed sleep data and remember that the ultimate goal is to enhance your sleep quality and overall well-being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F140_tmf-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"smart sleep alarm\" class=\"wp-image-26139\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F140_tmf-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F140_tmf-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F140_tmf-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F140_tmf-01-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F140_tmf-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting deeper\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I only have my smartwatch to provide sleep insights and even that is a quite new feature in my life after buying a capable new watch in December. This was a tough decision as the old one still works perfectly. (Yes, I’m a laughing stock in the team as well for this old-world sentimentalism.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Of course, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fsearch\u002F?term=sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">black-belted master of sleep tracking\u003C\u002Fa> is Dr. Meskó within The Medical Futurist premises. In his two-decade-long quest for better sleep, he experimented with various methods: standalone apps like Sleep as Android, dozens of various wearables, under-mattress sensors, and combinations of these tools. Each method has its unique strengths and can offer insights into different aspects of your sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In his pursuit of the most accurate sleep tracking, he’s found that for him \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>the best results come from a combination of a smartwatch and an under-mattress sensor. This pairing works well because each device compensates for the other’s missing data, providing a more comprehensive view of sleep patterns. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He uses Withings’ devices for this purpose, but everyone needs to find the combination that works best for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to make of your REM, core & deep sleep cycles?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As we are all genetically different, we need different factors during our sleep to feel rested the next day. But to make observations for yourself, you need to have info about your sleep phases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Most apps (and wearables) divide your nighttime into four segments: \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Awake\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>REM sleep\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Core\u002FLight sleep\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Deep sleep\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>REM is named after the rapid eye movement that happens during this stage. During REM the brain is incredibly active, this is the part of our sleep where we dream, process and store memories. (Sleep experts claim REM is not the only phase for doing that, but let’s settle with this thought for now).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>What we (the apps) call the core\u002Flight sleep period is defined as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fbooks\u002FNBK526132\u002F#:~:text=The%20human%20body%20cycles%20through,wave%20patterns%2C%20and%20eye%20movements.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two different sleeping stages\u003C\u002Fa> by sleep experts, but let’s just stay with the app classification. This is the light sleep period we spend approximately half of our nights in, and this is the stage in which you want to be awakened by a smart sleep alarm. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>And lastly, we also have deep sleep periods, which is the time when the body does maintenance. Also known as restorative sleep, the brain activity is reduced, the heart rate and respiratory rate drops, and we grow muscles and regrow tissues in deep sleep. Deep sleep typically happens in the first half of our nights and these segments last 20-40 minutes in each sleep cycle for an average person. But there is great personal variance in this as well. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The good, the bad and the eminent one\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The reason that finally convinced me to invest in a new watch while having a perfectly working old one was anxiety. As a new contestant in the Sleeping Terribly arena, I wanted to see what happens on those nights when I feel like I don’t sleep. I was aware of the fact that I was not actually awake the whole night, but it certainly felt like it. Like the night in the middle of this image. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Flh7-us.googleusercontent.com\u002FlNe9SluNxPZ6Sf8woL2_hnF-Qkx0bJnylF6BpVmzA9EQUHaZjmDtG4STRCq2RE-sl8P1yUDbN1wZHzZZDRUs-RTLHzYC8WVj1ZUdzYLOnCNrDv4YRe4rhNjpqBYd_JNc7Us2Uhyr0-O6kjbvgS1Kec0\" alt=\"\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Well, the data eminently shows that despite having enough-ish hours spent asleep, my shut-eye is terribly fragmented, with a crazy number of awakenings and very little time spent in deep sleep. I slept less on the night in the first chart, but felt perfectly fine the next day, while the night in the middle left me like a zombie. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In contrast, the last chart shows a night with excellent sleep, enough hours and enough deep sleep, with almost exactly 50% spent in light sleep and 25% in REM and deep sleep. Christmas holidays are less stressful than getting back to work, what a surprise… \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting started\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to Dr. Meskó, it is easy to start our journeys toward better sleep. Here is what he suggests based on his experiments. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Start tracking your sleep however you can (with pen and paper, an app, your watch, sensor, or whatever you have).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Each morning, give a score between 1 and 10 to your sleep, based on how rested you feel, it is also fine if you just use an old-school notebook, nothing fancy is needed! \u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Don’t get discouraged that things seem unchanged for a while.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>And then suddenly, start noticing patterns, and get closer to what makes you feel the best in the morning. For Dr. Meskó it is to have at least one long – 60-minutes + – deep sleep period. But everyone is different!\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Start noticing the factors that ruin your sleep. It may be stress, alcohol consumption, intense workout in the evening, too much screentime, screentime right before falling asleep, dinner too late, etc, etc. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Learn the ideal sleep quantity, as (for example) having the desired amount of deep sleep alone won’t make you feel perfectly rested if you don’t have enough hours. The optimal amount of sleep varies a lot, it can be 7 hours for one person and 8 and a half for another.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Find the right time for getting up. It is very different getting aroused from deep or light sleep, making a huge difference in how you feel in the morning – or, as Dr. Meskó declared: a smart sleep alarm is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-smart-sleep-alarm-is-the-holy-grail-of-health-tracking\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the holy grail of health tracking\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I’m still having bad nights, so what’s the point?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Tracking sleep won’t make all our nights perfect. I have bad days due to stress. Dr. Meskó has a newborn in the house, also not ideal for sleep quality. However, knowing what we can do to make the best of our current situations is the whole point of tracking sleep. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>Your nights may not be perfect, but with the right tools, info, and mindset, you can make the most of what you have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you still feel like wanting to read more about the topic, here Dr. Meskó \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-to-measure-sleep\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summarized the major steps\u003C\u002Fa> we can take to measure sleep, and what we can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fanalyze-sleep-quality\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn from sleep data\u003C\u002Fa>. 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