The most useful skin-checking applications allow users to take pictures of their suspicious skin lesions, upload these pictures to a server, the images are first evaluated by an AI algorithm and the results will be later validated by a dermatologist. We introduced several already, check here or here. Earlier we called these apps an emerging trend, and still stand by this statement. If you are … [Read more...]

Although the dust has yet to settle on ChatGPT's hype, OpenAI, the developer of the artificial intelligence (AI), language model that underpins ChatGPT has launched GPT-4. Announcing GPT-4, a large multimodal model, with our best-ever results on capabilities and alignment: https://t.co/TwLFssyALF pic.twitter.com/lYWwPjZbSg— OpenAI (@OpenAI) March 14, 2023[TAG3] OpenAI claims that its … [Read more...]

It is important to quickly diagnose COVID-19 in order to slow down the spread of this contagious disease. Manufacturers have developed several methods to help people determine whether they have COVID-19. These include two self-collection systems. Samples from saliva and nasal swabs are the fastest. Both methods diagnose COVID-19 fast, but the results and methods are different. Why use a … [Read more...]

The industry of health is one the strongest in the world. This industry has proven, time and again, that it can overcome any challenges it faces, and that it will continue to evolve to be a better and more educated version of itself. This is a comforting thought, given the importance of the health industry in the world. It is also gaining more popularity every day. Diet is a key aspect of good … [Read more...]

The motor driving healthcare is pathology. The field could become more efficient and scalable with digital technologies. Digital technologies could make pathology more data-driven and creative, while also allowing patients to get diagnoses quicker and more accurately. Let's look at the digital future for pathology! Over 150 years, the foundation of medicine, pathology has remained essentially … [Read more...]

You might have already tried the feature if you're one of millions of smartwatch owners that has a cardiac abnormality detection function. What would you do if the smartwatch detected that you had atrial fibrillation? This irregular heart rhythm disorder increases your risk of stroke. You might think that the problem is a firmware issue, incorrect reading, or a malfunctioning device if you don't … [Read more...]

The topic of how healthcare workers should respond to the digital revolution in health is a hot topic. We have written tons of articles about the topic, including The 7 Must-Haves for the Doctor Of the 21st Century or 5 AI Tools that Could Help Build a Medical Practice and The Impact Of The Digital Health Technologies on The Future Of Medical Specialties. Not to mention the 6 potential medical use … [Read more...]

You have different nutritional requirements as a woman than men. In a perfect world, all of these needs would be met by a balanced diet. In reality, eating healthy doesn't suffice. Christina Santini is a clinical nutritionist and owner at The Nutrition Clinic in Los Angeles. This is a recipe for disaster, as both our hormones and appetite control centers are tightly controlled by our diet. … [Read more...]

I was raised to be an upright Christian girl. As far as I can remember, any independent thinking or rebellion were shut down. Disobedience was a serious offense. It was punishable by not only a lifetime of burning flesh in eternal hellfire torture (a terrifying idea for a young child) but also the withdrawal of Mom’s approval, which I had become dependent on as a substitute to the unconditional … [Read more...]

My days are spent monitoring progress and analysing new trends. I also learn about amazing new initiatives. It's no surprise that The Medical Futurist team is fascinated by the things we learn. Sometimes, a story can just break the fuses for one or more of our team members. Here are 8 of my favorite controversial stories, almost entirely from this year. Important to remember that controversial … [Read more...]