First things first: Patient
5 impressive AI supported programs designed to enhance quality of life
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I copied the 5 recent searches that I did with ChatGPT. Apparently, I had only work-related searches this week. However, I also ask the A.I on how to make my dog gain weight or even how to obtain a tiny office with twenty-two share-holders that I have been chasing in Milas 😊
For now, in the most basic form, we can consider Chat GPT as a very advanced search assistant. We ask ChatGPT, our ready-made interlocutor who reads, analyzes and summarizes the information we used to get through different headings by clicking them one by one on Google and presents them in seconds. On the other hand, artificial intelligence programs, which have different skills and perform different tasks are launching like popcorn everyday.
Usual topic we like to discuss here in this blog is the Health Sector.
Today, I’ll be mentioning different groups that can benefit from the AI in the health sector. In order to make a systematic approach, I’ll collect these beneficiaries under four headlines and try to share some impressive AI supported programs that are designed to enhance their quality of life, quality of work and broaden their area of reach. Programs are many, and the subject is enjoyable; it will be a series of 4 articles covering each of these headlines.
• Patient and care giver
• Doctor
• Healthcare providers (Hospital, insurance, clinic researcher, etc.)
• Product providers of drugs and medical devices
FIRST GROUP: PATIENT AND CARE GIVER
Every disease, every #patient, and every family member have their unique characteristics and solutions should be as personalized as possible. Undoubtedly.
On the other hand, if we group them under therapeutic areas, we can find more common life conditions. Those who know me will know; I have a special interest in Neurology. Priority will be given to them in the examples :
• Parkinson's KinetiGraph: Parkinson's KinetiGraph is an artificial intelligence program used to monitor the movements of #Parkinson's patients. The program analyzes data from wearable devices of patients, providing information about the progression of the disease.
The patient's skills in filling coffee into a cup, buttoning their shirt and getting up from bed at the desired speed has an affect on the dosage of medication and the doctor's intervention. Thus, once the optimal treatment dosage is ensured, it becomes possible that the patient can hug their grandchild for two more years.
• Woebot: Woebot is an artificial intelligence program developed for patients struggling with problems such as #depression and #anxiety. The program tracks the emotional states of users and provides assistance by speaking. Woebot makes the therapy process more accessible and helps patients connect better with treatment.
As we know, psychiatrists do not turn off their phones. It even happened in front of my eyes... Years ago, on the way back from a product meeting in Edirne, we were traveling back to Istanbul with Professor Oğuz K. His patient called while we were in the car. It was almost midnight. The patient was hopeless… He was like “Doctor, the feeling is approaching. Suicidal thoughts are unescapable. My mind is blowing” Professor asked calmly, what medication he had at homethe dosage he should take and whom to call at the hospital. They agreed to meet at the hospital after our arrival back in Istanbul.
• Cognoa: Cognoa is an artificial intelligence program used for diagnosing psychiatric disorders in children. By monitoring #children's behaviors, the program suggests appropriate steps for early #diagnosis and #treatment.
As a mother, I know what it means for the whole world to tell you what to do since the moment you give birth to your child. On the other hand, there are also a lot of disaster prophets who claim to see obsessions, hyperactivity, and autism signals in a 2-year-old child who spends time in front of a screen. However, as a mother, you go through an evolution at the moment of your child's birth and become "knowledgeable" about everything related to your child. I think this program can support mothers to trust their instincts. It can help you observe what you need to observe before going to the doctor or getting upset on Google.
• Dementia Adventure: Dementia Adventure is an #artificialintelligence program that helps #Alzheimer's patients connect with nature and take nature walks. The program helps patients navigate natural environments and interact with nature.
Especially in the early stages of the disease, it is crucial for Alzheimer's patients to stay connected to life. This program allows them to stay connected by connecting them with other patients and caregivers while helping to balance their symptoms.
• Rheo Knee XC: Rheo Knee XC uses artificial intelligence technology to adjust a user's walking style automatically by tracking their movements with sensors and analyzing data. This #prosthesis provides a more natural walking experience for users and adjusts their walking speed and step length automatically.
Here, the point is not only for the patient to walk again or use their hand, but to make the patient feel like themselves again by adopting their own movement style.
It is evident that these incredibly impressive artificial intelligence-supported programs need to collect more data to work better. For this purpose, various technology companies that handle big data are available. During my time in Germany, I contributed to the launch of Healthbank by providing international launch consulting services and I would like to conclude with that.
#Health data is collected primarily with the consent of individuals and is constantly analyzed by a system that allows for continuous analysis.
We started with neurology, so let's continue with that example.
Suppose you have a family member with Parkinson's disease and you register them on the system. In this way, all test results of your patient are automatically uploaded to the system. On the other hand, a large pharmaceutical company develops a drug for Parkinson's disease and needs data. The system acts like an online marketplace and allows you to sell your patient's health data by providing information about the disease, thereby finding sponsors for your treatment. In countries like Turkey, where health insurance is widely covered by the state, health data is kept under lock and statistics are not shared. On the other hand, some Western European countries have started to use the system. Imagine your baby is born, and all health events throughout their lifetime, starting from the first day's hepatitis B vaccine, are recorded. It's a tremendous wealth of information.
Our second topic will be about doctor and diagnosis modeling. Next week!
Sincerely,
Esra
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