[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":420},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-the-curious-case-of-a-i-discovering-unusual-associations-in-medicine":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":178,"relatedBooks":311},{"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":33,"project_category":40,"contact_email_category":44,"yst_prominent_words":45,"class_list":57,"better_featured_image":75,"acf":107,"yoast_meta":122,"_links":125},27125,"2025-04-07T10:00:00","2025-04-07T08:00:00",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=27125&_wpnonce=5f715b0750&status=auto-draft&type=post","2025-04-03T15:56:50","2025-04-03T13:56:50","the-curious-case-of-a-i-discovering-unusual-associations-in-medicine","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-curious-case-of-a-i-discovering-unusual-associations-in-medicine",{"rendered":17},"AI’s Unforeseen Medical Discoveries: The Curious Case Of Unusual Associations",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>Artificial intelligence (AI) can do \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhats-next-for-ai-in-healthcare\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a plethora of astonishing things\u003C\u002Fa> in the medical space, from automating triage and administrative tasks to assisting in mental health support and medical image analysis. On top of these, every now and then, AI makes curious medical discoveries, detecting things that – to the best of our human knowledge – should not be detectable from the input data. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>These unusual associations present brand-new challenges to medical professionals who need to better understand how smart algorithms come to such conclusions that have eluded humans for decades. In this article, we consider some striking examples of AI finding connections that would otherwise remain invisible to human experts. Such observations highlight the technology’s potential and how it will continue to surprise us in the years to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Debiasing and speeding up radiological imaging\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mcpdigitalhealth.org\u002Farticle\u002FS2949-7612(24)00121-4\u002Ffulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the majority of FDA-approved medical AI tools\u003C\u002Fa> targeted at radiological use, it is not surprising that the technology has found unusual associations in this field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In an interesting study, MIT scientists showed that deep learning algorithms \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.mit.edu\u002F2022\u002Fartificial-intelligence-predicts-patients-race-from-medical-images-0520\" target=\"_blank\">can predict\u003C\u002Fa> the self-reported race of patients from radiological images alone. This is a feat even the most seasoned physicians cannot do, and it’s not clear how the model was able to do this. Such insights can have practical uses as they help to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.mit.edu\u002F2022\u002Fartificial-intelligence-predicts-patients-race-from-medical-images-0520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counter bias\u003C\u002Fa> inherent in medical records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_350-01_2_720.png\" alt=\"TMF AU doctor algorithm radiology digital health\" class=\"wp-image-48905\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_350-01_2_720.png 720w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_350-01_2_720-370x208.png 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>At UMass Memorial Health, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.newsweek.com\u002Fhealth-care-artificial-intelligence-ai-advancements-impact-awards-2034142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at least 40 AI tools\u003C\u002Fa> assist in clinical workflows, handling tasks such as getting results to critical patients faster and assisting in billing. They also aid in refining the quality of radiological images. This has been associated with patients spending less time in MRI machines. The scanning process is thus made more tolerable and patients feel less anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“MRIs are long, uncomfortable and loud, but they’re really valuable for medical decision making,” Dr. Elisabeth Garwood from UMass Memorial Health \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.newsweek.com\u002Fhealth-care-artificial-intelligence-ai-advancements-impact-awards-2034142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explained\u003C\u002Fa>. “The acceleration algorithms at UMass are making our MRIs 25 percent faster, and that really hacks the patient experience that they’re in the MRI for less time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Enhancing diagnoses with photos, voice recordings and breath scans\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In the digital health market, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhat-do-digital-biomarkers-mean\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital biomarkers\u003C\u002Fa>, or digital data that provide insights into an individual’s health status, are gaining popularity, but AI seem to be able to derive insights from its own unusual sources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Researchers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mcpdigitalhealth.org\u002Farticle\u002FS2949-7612(23)00073-1\u002Ffulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trained a model\u003C\u002Fa> to analyse 10-second-long voice recordings to diagnose type 2 diabetes based on certain acoustic features. While not displaying ideal performance, the model produced promising results, which were better than chance in correctly identifying diabetic individuals. This development makes the scenario of being able to detect one’s blood glucose levels from a smartphone quite plausible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002Ftmf_article_305-01-1-768x432.png\" alt=\"vocal biiomarker, TMF, digital health\" class=\"wp-image-36955\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002Ftmf_article_305-01-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002Ftmf_article_305-01-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002Ftmf_article_305-01-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002Ftmf_article_305-01-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Dr. Jude Kong, who leads the Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium and the Global South AI for Pandemic & Epidemic Preparedness & Response Network, has been collaborating with governments to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.newsweek.com\u002Fhealth-care-artificial-intelligence-ai-advancements-impact-awards-2034142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employ bespoke AI tools for practical diagnoses\u003C\u002Fa> through unconventional means. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For example, a model deployed in Ethiopia can help determine if a patient’s paralysis is indicative of polio based on a photograph. In Peru, they co-created a breathalyzer that leverages AI technology to help diagnose respiratory disease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Google researchers also employed AI to detect health risks from images. In particular, they \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41551-018-0195-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trained deep-learning models\u003C\u002Fa> to identify signs indicating long-term cardiovascular risks from retinal images.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Traditionally, in order to assess those risks, doctors need to manually look at the retina, do blood tests and consider other factors like age and BMI. Impressively, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.washingtonpost.com\u002Fnews\u002Fthe-switch\u002Fwp\u002F2018\u002F02\u002F19\u002Fgoogle-used-artificial-intelligence-to-predict-heart-attacks-with-the-human-eye\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the AI taught itself what to look for\u003C\u002Fa> in retinal images alone after having gone through enough data to identify patterns found in the eyes of people at risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Such technology can prove to be lifesaving, especially considering the fact that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fhealth-topics\u002Fcardiovascular-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some 17 million people die of cardiovascular diseases\u003C\u002Fa> every year. It can help doctors and even patients run a quick screening test and assess their risk and take subsequent preventive actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Improving psychiatric care with brain waves, early Alzheimer’s detection and coma recovery assessments\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Psychiatric care stands to gain a boost thanks to the assistance of AI. As surprising as it might sound, treatment selection for antidepressants is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftime.com\u002F5786081\u002Fdepression-medication-treatment-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">generally based on\u003C\u002Fa> trial and error. This is the reason that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fajp.psychiatryonline.org\u002Fdoi\u002F10.1176\u002Fappi.ajp.163.1.5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">only 30% of patients\u003C\u002Fa> respond well to the first antidepressant prescribed, but the input of AI can provide a more effective method. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>By studying the brainwaves of patients, researchers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41587-019-0397-3#author-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">used a machine learning algorithm\u003C\u002Fa> to identify the best antidepressant: sertaline, in this case. Their results showed that 65% of patients with a particular brainwave pattern indicated a strong response to sertraline. One of the researchers suggested that this method is “far better” than relying on clinical factors, such as certain symptoms, to try to guess whether a drug will have a favourable effect on patients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F03\u002Ffake-drugs2.png\" alt=\"fake drugs counterfeit medicine\" class=\"wp-image-40965\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F03\u002Ffake-drugs2.png 720w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F03\u002Ffake-drugs2-370x208.png 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>For a condition like Alzheimer’s, patients are commonly diagnosed with the condition after the symptoms manifest. These can be very debilitating, such as memory loss, personality changes and depression. A research team at the University of California in San Francisco trained an algorithm to look for indicative signs of Alzheimer’s from another angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The researchers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalxpress.com\u002Fnews\u002F2018-11-artificial-intelligence-alzheimer-years-diagnosis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trained a deep learning algorithm on FDG-PET scans\u003C\u002Fa>, a method used to study the metabolic activity of brain cells. This taught the AI to recognise metabolic patterns associated with Alzheimer’s disease. In subsequent tests, the AI detected the condition with 100% sensitivity, on average more than six years prior to the final diagnosis!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Being in a coma or vegetative state can be one of the most ethically-taxing issues in healthcare. Based on doctors’ recommendations, relatives of such patients can decide if they would like to terminate life support. It’s a highly debatable issue what the decision will prolong: the patient’s life or suffering, while also costing both the relatives and the healthcare system. However, AI can aid in making more informed decisions in these cases, correctly predicting if one will regain consciousness even after doctors conclude an unlikely recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Such an AI system has been developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and PLA General Hospital in Beijing. Their algorithm \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.scmp.com\u002Fnews\u002Fchina\u002Fscience\u002Farticle\u002F2163298\u002Fdoctors-said-coma-patients-would-never-wake-ai-said-they-would\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reportedly achieved about 90 percent accuracy\u003C\u002Fa> on prognostic assessments. The software analyzes brain scans to re-evaluate doctor’s decisions. In at least 7 cases where doctors were confident that patients wouldn’t regain consciousness, the AI contradicted them and indeed those patients woke up within 12 months of the brain scans. “Our machine can ‘see’ things invisible to human eyes,” \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.scmp.com\u002Fnews\u002Fchina\u002Fscience\u002Farticle\u002F2163298\u002Fdoctors-said-coma-patients-would-never-wake-ai-said-they-would\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Song Ming, first author of the study, said\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is because the evaluation of patients is done using a brain scan with functional magnetic resonance imaging and the rapidly evolving neural activities can prove challenging for doctors to detect. On the other hand, a machine learning algorithm can detect minute changes indicative of an ongoing recovery. This could help doctors and relatives make more informed decisions when it comes to such patients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Aiding the identification and treatment of rare diseases\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If a disease is rare, then its identification and treatment will pose a challenge. Yearly, about half a million children are born with a rare hereditary disease around the world. However, many of these cases present with specific physical features that can help in their identification. Clinicians might miss these due to the fact that they’ve never seen such cases. In addition, due to the rarity of such cases, treatment options are often poorly understood. However, nothing escapes the meticulous eye of AI.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania used a predictive AI tool to identify a suitable medicine to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pennmedicine.org\u002Fnews\u002Fnews-releases\u002F2025\u002Ffebruary\u002Fai-tool-helps-find-life-saving-medicine-for-rare-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">save the life of a patient\u003C\u002Fa> with idiopathic multicentric Castleman’s disease (iMCD). This rare condition is characterised by a poor survival rate and a lack of treatment. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But after analysing thousands of existing medications, the AI system predicted that an FDA-approved monoclonal antibody used to treat other conditions would likely work for iMCD; and it did. The patient is now almost two years into remission, and this approach could also be applicable to other rare diseases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Ftmf_article_362_AI_doctor_robot-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50863\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Ftmf_article_362_AI_doctor_robot-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Ftmf_article_362_AI_doctor_robot-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Ftmf_article_362_AI_doctor_robot-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Ftmf_article_362_AI_doctor_robot.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Researchers based in Germany \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41436-019-0566-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developed and trained an algorithm\u003C\u002Fa> to help the identification of diseases caused by a change in a single gene. These include conditions like mucopolysaccharidosis, Mabry syndrome and Kabuki syndrome, where those affected have characteristic facial features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The researchers trained the neural network DeepGestalt with 30,000 portrait photos of those with such rare conditions. “In combination with facial analysis, it is possible to filter out the decisive genetic factors and prioritize genes,” \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sciencedaily.com\u002Freleases\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F190606133805.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said Prof. Krawitz\u003C\u002Fa> who worked on this study. “Merging data in the neuronal network reduces data analysis time and leads to a higher rate of diagnosis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Their results showed that with the help of AI, identifying rare diseases was much more accurate. Using this technique could fast-track the identification and treatment of those affected from early on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Synchronising surgical rooms\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While there is a promising \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-technological-future-of-surgery\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technological future of surgery\u003C\u002Fa>, the focus is mostly on assisting surgeons instead of the whole surgical team working behind the scenes of procedures.  To enhance the collaboration and synchronicity of surgical teams, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexex.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">startup eXeX\u003C\u002Fa> has developed a dedicated AI platform. It leverages the Apple Vision Pro headset to improve communication, clarity and orientation within the surgical suite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002Ftmf_article_267-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34403\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002Ftmf_article_267-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002Ftmf_article_267-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002Ftmf_article_267-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002Ftmf_article_267-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Their product combines a language model with a computer vision model to assist the surgical teams in answering questions during a procedure and help them orient themselves in the room. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The app running on the headset has a full spatial awareness in the room in real time, and it understands exactly where the user is and even knows what the user is looking at,” \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexex.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">explained Nicholas Cambata\u003C\u002Fa>, COO of eXeX. For example, a surgical assistant could set up a tray prior to a procedure and request a check from the AI. The tool can identify any missing equipment and guide the user to the exact location in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points system to assess one’s need for hospitalization\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This was the premise of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-in-healthcare-using-algorithms-to-predict-your-risk-of-ending-up-in-hospital\u002F\">a pilot \u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-in-healthcare-using-algorithms-to-predict-your-risk-of-ending-up-in-hospital\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">p\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-in-healthcare-using-algorithms-to-predict-your-risk-of-ending-up-in-hospital\u002F\">roject\u003C\u002Fa> from Bering Research and GPs at Axbridge Surgery in Somerset, England. An algorithm was deployed to predict which patients might need to be admitted to a hospital and to help GPs work on reducing the risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The AI allocates points, based on a percentage scale, according to underlying health conditions and contributing factors like elevated blood pressure or smoking habits. The higher the points, the more likely the patient will need hospitalization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The aim is to have GPs intervene earlier, make accurate predictions on hospital admissions, and help hospitals plan on allocating their resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While these unusual associations give a glimmer of hope to millions of patients around the world, we must be cautious about how we take this news. The experiments conducted need to be validated and repeated on a larger scale while considering other contributing factors like comorbidities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, it does show that artificial intelligence can become an integral part of not only treating patients but also identifying risks, and taking preventive measures we have never thought about before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>Determining patients’ race from chest x-rays alone or diagnosing type 2 diabetes from short audio samples. AI can do it and we don’t know how. There are fascinating examples of unusual associations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",16,27237,"closed",true,"","standard",{"_acf_changed":20,"footnotes":27},[31,32],7079,504,[34,35,36,37,38,39],313,425,134,144,207,275,[41,42,43],949,950,951,[],[46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56],2717,2719,2737,2741,2747,2755,1587,1631,1715,1789,1833,[58,14,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74],"post-27125","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tmf","category-artificial-intelligence","tag-medicine","tag-technology-2","tag-ai","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-digital-health","tag-healthcare","project_category-educators","project_category-medical-professionals","project_category-patients",{"id":24,"alt_text":76,"caption":27,"description":27,"media_type":77,"media_details":78,"post":5,"source_url":106},"AI 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intelligence has wide-ranging applications in medical practice, but the technology continues to surprise in novel ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":121},"\u003Cp>In this article, we uncover some unusual medical associations made with AI that would otherwise remain oblivious to human eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"yoast_wpseo_title":123,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":124,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":15},"AI's Unforeseen Medical Discoveries: Unusual Associations","AI has amazing medical discoveries, and sometimes we don't know how it came to the correct results as the input data seems insufficient for 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In Healthcare: Disruption, Data Nightmares And Digital Health Dreams",{"rendered":191,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>A little while ago we explored Amazon’s initial forays into the healthcare sector, a move that positioned the tech behemoth alongside traditional players in the industry. Amazon’s initial focus was evident: disruption. From obtaining drug distribution licenses in over 10 US states, through acquiring the startup PillPack, to the launch of Amazon Pharmacy and Amazon Care, the company’s intent was clear – to reshape the healthcare landscape. For a detailed look into the first chapters of \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Famazons-march-into-healthcare-a-2021-update\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon’s healthcare journey, click here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fast forward to today, and the landscape appears to have shifted dramatically. While Amazon’s ambitions in healthcare remain as strong as ever, the strategies and focal points have evolved. The termination of Amazon Care, the acquisition of One Medical, and the rising concerns over data privacy are but a few major shifts that have taken place in the last two years. Let’s look into  Amazon’s current healthcare initiatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The One Medical acquisition\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In a strategic move to fortify its position in the healthcare sector, Amazon acquired One Medical for a staggering sum of $3.9 billion, the deal was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpress.aboutamazon.com\u002F2022\u002F7\u002Famazon-and-one-medical-sign-an-agreement-for-amazon-to-acquire-one-medical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced in July 2022\u003C\u002Fa>. This move added a significant brick-and-mortar presence to Amazon’s expanding healthcare footprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One Medical currently owns and operates more than 220 “locations” (clinics, doctor offices) in almost 20 US metropolitan areas, including primary care offices, primary care clinics, primary care offices for specific patients covered by employee healthcare programs and senior health offices. And the number \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fabcnews.go.com\u002FHealth\u002Famazon-owned-medical-begins-opening-new-locations-us\u002Fstory?id=102128930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">is counting\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The synergy between Amazon and One Medical is evident when considering the significant 40% of Americans who lack a primary care provider. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There is fierce competition among tech- and retail giants for establishing footholds in the primary care sector. Major players such as Walgreens, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthcaredive.com\u002Fnews\u002Fwalmart-health-plans-double-medical-centers-in-2024\u002F643922\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walmart\u003C\u002Fa>, and CVS Health have also made significant investments, with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fsites\u002Fbrucejapsen\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F05\u002Fwalgreens-has-200-villagemd-clinics-attached-to-stores-as-doctor-network-takes-off\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walgreens partnering with VillageMD\u003C\u002Fa> to open physician-staffed clinics, and CVS Health\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fiercehealthcare.com\u002Fproviders\u002Fcvs-closes-106b-acquisition-oak-street-health-expand-primary-care-footprint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spending over $10 billion\u003C\u002Fa> to acquire Oak Street Health​​.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fsites\u002Fbrucejapsen\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002Famazon-clinics-and-pharmacy-are-opportunities-to-make-things-easier-for-people\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">During an interview at HLTH 2023\u003C\u002Fa>, Neil Lindsay, Senior Vice President of Amazon Health Services, along with Dr. Andrew Diamond, Chief Medical Officer at One Medical, shed light on the company’s methodical approach to expansion. Lindsay delineated three primary focal points stemming from the One Medical purchase: simplifying care access, streamlining medication acquisition, and promoting overall wellness. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cutting the throat of Amazon Care\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Amazon’s healthcare journey, albeit ambitious, has not been without setbacks, the most recent being \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fiercehealthcare.com\u002Fhealth-tech\u002Famazon-care-shutting-down-end-2022-tech-giant-said-virtual-primary-care-business-wasnt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the abrupt discontinuation of Amazon Care\u003C\u002Fa>, its primary care service that combined virtual and in-person health consultations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Launched in 2019, Amazon Care was initially received as a groundbreaking initiative, expected to transform the healthcare industry. However, despite the rapid expansion and internal promotion as a significant employee benefit, the service was suddenly terminated. This unexpected decision left employees and the public stunned.\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\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_275-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"Amazon in Healthcare\" class=\"wp-image-34785\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_275-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_275-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_275-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_275-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Amazon’s journey in healthcare has been marked by both ambition and inconsistency, with high-profile initiatives like the Haven project with JP Morgan and Berkshire Hathaway ending in dissolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Expansion of virtual health services through Amazon Clinic\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Just 8 months after its launch, Amazon \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fedition.cnn.com\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F01\u002Ftech\u002Famazon-clinic-expands-nationwide\u002Findex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced the nationwide rollout of Amazon Clinic\u003C\u002Fa>. Available \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F01\u002Famazon-rolls-out-its-virtual-health-clinic-nationwide.html\">in all 50 states\u003C\u002Fa> and Washington, D.C., Amazon Clinic provides users with 24\u002F7 access to third-party healthcare providers directly via Amazon’s website and mobile app​​.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This virtual service offers telehealth treatment for a range of common conditions, such as pink eye, urinary tract infections, and hair loss. While Amazon Clinic currently does not accept insurance for its services, customers can preview the cost before initiating a visit. Prescribed medications might be covered by individual insurance plans​​.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Privacy concerns with Amazon’s healthcare initiatives\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The acquisition of One Medical by a tech behemoth with vast data reach across various sectors has triggered a wave of concerns regarding patient privacy and medical ethics. As Amazon’s reach extends from reading preferences to now potentially encompassing intimate health records, the boundaries between commercial interests and patient privacy seem to blur. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Democratic Senators Peter Welch and Elizabeth Warren have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.politico.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002Ffuture-pulse\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F16\u002Famazon-called-to-account-on-health-data-00102301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expressed their apprehensions\u003C\u002Fa>. They’ve voiced concerns about Amazon Clinic’s data practices, specifically the potential “harvesting” of patient health data. Notably, Amazon Clinic’s protocols could, in certain contexts, allow for the sharing of user data outside the purview of HIPAA, the federal health privacy law​​. This has led to speculation about whether such data could be used for targeted advertising, particularly given Amazon’s extensive commercial interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Geoffrey A. Fowler of the Washington Post consulted medical ethicist Arthur Caplan regarding the “\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.washingtonpost.com\u002Ftechnology\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F22\u002Famazon-one-medical-privacy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon acquired my doctor’s office\u003C\u002Fa>” issue, discussing potential pitfalls, and suggesting that healthcare “synergy” might not always align with patients’ best interests. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While Amazon asserts its commitment to privacy regulations like HIPAA, the ambiguity surrounding the practical application of these principles remains a significant concern. The potential for health data to be leveraged for targeted advertising, or even integrated into Amazon services like Alexa-based telemedicine, amplifies these doubts​​.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to Caplan, Amazon faces several pressing questions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>How will it ensure physician leadership at One Medical?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>How will it segregate sensitive patient data from its vast commercial web?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Can it guarantee the ethical autonomy of healthcare professionals under its banner?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>And critically, in the face of such transformative mergers, how will government regulations evolve to safeguard patient interests?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Generative AI in clinical documentation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Listening to the sound of the times, Amazon of course entered the generative AI realm as well. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Web Services (AWS) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthcaredive.com\u002Fnews\u002Famazon-generative-ai-clinical-documentation-healthscribe\u002F688996\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">has rolled out “HealthScribe”\u003C\u002Fa>, a pioneering clinical documentation service rooted in generative AI. This platform facilitates the creation of clinical applications by utilizing speech recognition and AI to transcribe patient encounters, discern critical details, and craft concise summaries apt for electronic health record (EHR) integration. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The initial preview encompasses general medicine and orthopedics, with a potential expansion to other specialties contingent on feedback. Nonetheless, questions pertaining to the accuracy and reliability of such AI-driven transcription tools remain a point of discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Alexa’s foray into senior care\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Augmenting its digital health footprint, Amazon has launched “\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.digitalhealth.net\u002F2022\u002F12\u002Famazon-alexa-supports-care-providers-with-senior-living-product\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexa Smart Properties for Senior Living\u003C\u002Fa>“. This initiative integrates Alexa devices into assisted living and care facilities. It’s tailored to cater to the needs of elderly residents and their caregivers, enabling care providers to efficiently manage and service a fleet of Echo devices. From communicating via voice and video calls to controlling smart home features like lighting or thermostats, Alexa is enhancing the resident experience and amplifying their sense of independence. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The pursuit goes on\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Amazon’s relentless pursuit of healthcare has been marked by numerous challenges. However, the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic became a pivotal moment for the company, leading to the more strategic and coordinated health initiatives seen today. This shift was articulated by several of Amazon’s health chief medical officers\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffinance.yahoo.com\u002Fnews\u002Famazon-executives-theres-progress-in-the-healthcare-business-143635337.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> during an exclusive interview with Yahoo Finance\u003C\u002Fa> in October 2023.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While Amazon’s healthcare endeavors are more coordinated than in previous years, the company’s chief medical officers believe it still has a long way to go before becoming a major disruptor in the massive $4 trillion healthcare industry. A series of acquisitions and initiatives, such as the purchase of PillPack in 2018, learnings from the now-defunct Haven partnership, and the launch\u002Fdeath of Amazon Care in 2019, have shaped the company’s healthcare journey. With the recent acquisition of One Medical and continuous efforts to improve its pharmacy services, Amazon aims to focus on reaching customers directly and locally. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The executives also highlighted the company’s ongoing efforts to “connect the dots” of health needs for consumers. While the exact nature of these “dots” is still under consideration, Amazon is actively exploring partnerships and internal growth opportunities. Potential initiatives include leveraging AWS for AI-driven physician support and using Alexa for remote patient monitoring. The company’s ownership of Whole Foods might also play a role in connecting patients to healthier food options, addressing some of the social determinants of health​​.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Is it evil? Is it good? \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The amalgamation of services and the convergence of data streams within Amazon’s ecosystem presents a double-edged sword. On one hand, there’s undeniable promise: the sheer efficiency derived from integrating various services, the potential for more affordable healthcare options, and the strides towards a more holistic, encompassing care model that factors in everything from one’s diet to their daily routines. This level of integration could lead to a better understanding of individual needs, towards personalised care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Yet, the flip side paints a cautionary tale. The concentration of such vast amounts of personal data within a single corporate entity raises significant concerns. Amazon’s potential to have insights into every facet of our lives, from what we eat and read to our health conditions and treatments, could be seen as a formidable power. This not only brings forth issues of privacy and data security but also the philosophical debate about the limits of corporate reach into our personal domains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":193,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>Amazon’s healthcare ventures present a double-edged sword. 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