AI will fundamentally transform radiology by 2050
At this year’s European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, experts presented a visionary outlook for radiology in 2050. It is expected to be heavily supported by artificial intelligence, while still guided by human expertise.
Medical experts warn against AI health advice
Using AI tools such as ChatGPT for medical advice can be risky, even if the answers seem confident. More and more people are using AI to interpret symptoms, understand medical documents, or prepare for doctor’s appointments.
What might life look like in ten years?
By 2035, AI is likely to fundamentally change everyday life and have a significant impact on areas such as health, law, work and domestic routines. In medicine, it could often serve as the first point of contact and also take over the prioritisation of treatments.
AI co-pilot makes bionic hands easier to control
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed an AI co-pilot for bionic hands to make them more intuitive and easier to use. Conventional prostheses are often abandoned because controlling the individual joints and grips requires a high level of concentration.
AI tool boosts efficiency in organ transplantation
A team at Stanford University has developed a machine-learning tool that predicts whether a potential donor will die within the crucial 45-minute window needed to preserve livers after cardiac arrest.
AI stethoscope detects heart conditions in seconds
Doctors at Imperial College London have developed an AI-powered stethoscope that can diagnose heart failure, valve disease, and irregular heart rhythms in just 15 seconds. The device combines traditional heart sound analysis with rapid ECG readings.
Robot surgery on humans getting closer
Autonomous robot surgeons could be tested on humans within the next ten years, after successfully removing gall bladders from dead pigs without any human assistance.