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How AI and ML are Revolutionising Healthcare Industry Embracing these technologies can lead to enhanced efficiency, better patient care, and a brighter future for healthcare delivery

By Harsimarbir Singh

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Cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are drastically reshaping various industries, including healthcare, a massive sector representing $9 trillion, or 11% of global GDP. These advancements are finding applications across the entire healthcare value chain, from drug and vaccine development to improved diagnostics and treatments. This, in turn, is leading to significant efficiency gains throughout the system. As per a WHO report titled Ethics and governance of artificial intelligence for health, AI holds great promise for improving the delivery of healthcare and medicine.

REVOLUTIONIZING DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Historically, drug discovery has been a time-consuming and expensive endeavor, with high failure rates at various stages of development. However, AI algorithms can now analyze vast amounts of biological data to identify potential drug candidates, predict their efficacy, and optimize drug discovery processes. By accelerating the identification and development of new treatments and therapies, AI and ML have the potential to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry and bring life-saving drugs to market faster.

EASES TREATMENT OUTCOME & IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE

In addition to drug discovery, AI and ML are enabling the era of personalized medicine. By analyzing large datasets of patient information, including genomic data, AI can help tailor treatments to individual patients, taking into account their unique genetic makeup, lifestyle factors, and medical history. This personalized approach to healthcare not only improves treatment outcomes but also reduces the risk of adverse reactions and unnecessary interventions, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and improved quality of life.

AI algorithms can now analyze vast amounts of biological data to identify potential drug candidates, predict their efficacy, and optimize drug discovery processes

UNLOCKS NEW POSSIBILITIES IN MEDICAL IMAGING AND DRUG DESIGN

Meanwhile, Generative AI techniques, such as generative adversarial networks are unlocking new possibilities in medical imaging and drug design. It can create synthetic medical images for training AI algorithms, thereby augmenting datasets and improving the accuracy of diagnostic models. Additionally, it is being used to generate molecular structures for drug design, accelerating research and development in the pharmaceutical industry.

BRIDGE BETWEEN PATIENTS & DOCTORS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

As revealed by a recent study, a staggering 83% of patients point to communication issues as the biggest negative aspect of their healthcare experience. This highlights the urgent need for improved communication between patients and providers. Fortunately, AI technologies, such as natural language processing (NLP), predictive analytics, and speech recognition, hold vast potential for enhancing this communication.

CONCLUSION

As technologies like AI, ML, and generative AI continue to advance, they hold the promise of revolutionizing healthcare delivery. Embracing these technologies can lead to enhanced efficiency, better patient care, and a brighter future for healthcare delivery.

Harsimarbir Singh

Co-founder, Pristyn Care

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