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Revolutionizing patient care: the power of AI and GPTs in health care and combating physician burnout

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April 26, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs) have made significant advancements in recent years, with potential applications in various industries. The health care sector stands to benefit significantly from AI and GPTs, as they offer promising solutions for improving patient care, diagnostics, and treatment. This article will discuss the role of leading AI models like Copilot Bing, Bard, BioGPT, GatorTron, and …

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What I’ve learned from 10,000 needle procedures

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April 26, 2023

How can health care professionals put patients at ease before and during stressful procedures? A new virtual reality (VR) technology might be the answer for millions of patients with fears and concerns about visiting the clinic.

Needles are the most common office procedure, and needle fear is nearly universal in young children. Studies show nearly two-thirds of children and one-fourth of adults have a fear of needles. Poorly managed …

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How data and technology influence health in ways that doctors don’t

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April 22, 2023

In theory, the widespread adoption of health information technology (HIT) and integrated applications can improve patients’ access to their health information and facilitate patient-centered care. In reality, this increased reliance on patient-facing technologies and data derived from connected devices, machine learning, and artificial intelligence can widen gaps in access, create new barriers to health equity, and generate biases that influence research and clinical decision-making that negatively impact the patient experience …

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AI vs. human doctors: Why patients prefer the real thing

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April 21, 2023

In a Black Mirror-esque video I watched recently on YouTube, a young man with a persistent cough notices a booth labeled “Instant Doctor” as he’s waiting in a train station, and decides to give it a try. The somewhat pleasant robot voice immediately recognizes him and dutifully (creepily?) reads off his age, height, and weight. She then tells him he has two diagnoses: the first, a mild bronchial infection, is …

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Bing Copilot and LLM: Revolutionizing health care and enhancing clinical practice with a focus on future prevalence, privacy, and the hallucination effect

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April 21, 2023

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought groundbreaking technologies that have revolutionized various industries, including health care. Two of the most promising AI innovations are Bing Copilot, powered by ChatGPT-4, and large language models (LLMs), which can potentially transform clinical practice and patient care. As the application of AI in health care becomes more prevalent in the future, it is …

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Revolutionizing health care: How AI-powered tools are reducing workload and improving patient engagement

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April 19, 2023

Wouldn’t you care to know that patient of yours who is likely to come down with a life-threatening case of ACE-Inhibitor induced angioedema? My guess is that you would, especially knowing that in health care delivery, prevention is king.

Better still, what if I tell you that with an AI-powered image analysis, you no longer have to spend agonizing hours waiting for a NightHawk CT scan report? It gets even more …

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Revolutionizing medicine: the journey of health care and AI

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April 18, 2023

The intertwining of history, health care, and artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized medicine, opening up new possibilities for diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. This article will explore the journey from the inception of health care to the current era of AI-driven medical advancements and envision the future of AI in health care.

Health care through the ages

1. Ancient medicine: In the earliest human …

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The battle for authorship: humanity vs. AI

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April 17, 2023

It has long been known that humans are scared of ghosts. So, it’s not surprising that humanity is getting scared of artificial intelligence. Too much has already been written about this fear. Here, it’s worth writing about one specific fear: the fear of sharing credits when artificial intelligence is “writing” for humanity and yet remaining the ghost despite the obvious after reading such write-ups. The question is, why is humanity …

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Professional creep in medicine challenged by AI: How ChatGPT is revolutionizing medical diagnosis

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April 15, 2023

Professional “creep” refers to the phenomenon where the responsibilities and expectations of a particular profession gradually expand beyond their original scope and begins to overlap with other professions. This can occur due to various factors, such as technological changes, societal expectations shifts, and personal and financial gains. Professional creep can be both positive and negative.

Goodbye, WebMD … and hello, ChatGPT!

As physicians, we are accustomed to hearing from our patients about …

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Strategies for effective patient communication: a guide for physicians with the aid of ChatGPT

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April 13, 2023

Effective communication is the cornerstone of the patient-doctor relationship, fostering trust, empathy, and understanding between both parties. As a physician, honing your communication skills helps to facilitate accurate diagnoses and treatment plans and improves patient satisfaction and adherence to medical recommendations. This article will explore strategies to help you communicate more effectively with your patients as a health care professional and discuss …

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How AI can help alleviate the strain on the medical system

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April 12, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the health care system and its professionals. With an increased demand for nursing staff during the crisis, many young nurses entered the workforce to fill the gap. However, this new generation of nurses has brought a set of expectations and attitudes that are now putting a strain on hospitals and impacting physician salaries. …

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Why health care careers are essential in the age of AI: Encouraging our children to pursue the irreplaceable human touch

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April 11, 2023

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have left many parents questioning the best career paths for their children in a world increasingly influenced by automation. One field that continues to be indispensable, despite AI’s growing presence, is health care. The unique qualities of human empathy, critical thinking, and adaptability remain essential in this sector, ensuring that health care professionals retain a …

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The hidden impact of health tech: How to regain control and prioritize patient care

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April 7, 2023

Usually, patients remain unaware of the demands health care technology makes on the time and attention of physicians. The patient may sense the doctor is always rushing and perhaps not spending as much time with them as they would like, but they don’t realize that the computerization of the medical office is part of the reason why.

Health care providers, for their part, may feel the reliance on computer platforms has …

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The crystal ball of cinema: How movies predict the future of technology

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April 5, 2023

The world of cinema has always been a platform for creative minds to explore and express ideas about the future. Movies, especially those in the science fiction genre, have a unique ability to inspire innovation and predict future technologies. The intriguing portrayal of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology in films often encourages researchers to transform these visions into reality. This article …

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I’m a medical oncologist. Here’s why AI isn’t going to cure cancer.

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April 4, 2023

As a cancer physician, the amount of data I obtain on my patients is ever-increasing, along with options for cancer therapies. This is, as the saying goes, a good problem to have, but the amount of data management oncologists must do after hours (because there isn’t enough time in the clinic day) to keep up with the deluge of input contributes to burnout.

Many things keep oncologists up at night, …

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AI and health care: the elephant in the board room

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April 2, 2023

In recent years, the health care industry has undergone a significant transformation, and one of the main drivers behind this change is artificial intelligence (AI). As the adoption of AI continues to accelerate, it is becoming a topic that cannot be ignored. However, despite its potential to revolutionize health care, it remains the elephant in the board room – a topic often …

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ChatGPT: the Napster of the AI world?

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April 1, 2023

The rise of the digital age brought with it various breakthroughs that have fundamentally changed the way we live and interact with technology. Among these breakthroughs are Napster and ChatGPT, two innovative technologies that potentially transform industries. Napster revolutionized the music industry in the early 2000s, and ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model, is poised to create a similar impact across multiple …

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Tackling the health care crisis with artificial intelligence: Combating physician and nursing shortages in the United States

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March 31, 2023

The United States is grappling with a significant health care crisis as physician and nursing shortages impact the nation’s ability to provide adequate care to an aging population. A combination of factors contributes to these shortages, with consequences that can be far-reaching. This article will explore the factors contributing to these shortages, their potential impacts, the ongoing efforts to address them, and …

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The future of education: AI empowerment, YouTube college credits, and the impact on traditional colleges

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March 30, 2023

The education landscape is rapidly changing as technological advancements, and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly integrated into learning environments. One of the most exciting aspects of this shift is the potential for AI to revolutionize the way we educate and empower students. Soon, we can expect more YouTube college credits and widespread utilization of AI-driven platforms like Khan Academy, which already uses …

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The pros and cons of using ChatGPT for your health care needs

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March 25, 2023

Whenever you’re feeling sick, most people will tell you not to Google your symptoms or try to self-diagnose: That’s the quickest way to spiral into panic mode. Reading a list of possible diseases you didn’t even know existed but now are sure you have brings the hypochondriac out of even the most stoic person.

But what happens when you can search the internet for physician-level diagnoses of your aches and pains? …

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