#DigitalHealthReadingList – July 28th
Wolfgang Schleifer
Digital Health Transformation and Strategy Leader | Health & Life Science | Pharma & Medical Devices Industry | University Lecturer | Board Member
July 28th, 2024;?my weekly?#DigitalHealthReadingList?provides you a selection of the most interesting?Digital Health?articles of the last couple of days.
By Interesting Engineering
Summary: Joanne Kukula, a 70-year-old from Ohio, became the first person in the U.S. to receive a robot-assisted dual kidney transplant at the Cleveland Clinic. The minimally invasive surgery, conducted in March 2024, used an advanced multiport robot to implant two kidneys from a single donor. This innovative approach increases the donor pool and shortens waiting times for organ transplants. Joanne recovered quickly and experienced minimal pain from the procedure.
By Interesting Engineering
Summary: Kevin Piette, a French para-athlete, became the first to carry the Olympic flame using a robotic exoskeleton at the Temple of Hera in Greece. Paralyzed 11 years ago, Piette returned to sports as a para-athlete and now uses the exoskeleton developed by Wandercraft. This device, designed to aid mobility-impaired users, is being refined for greater independence. Piette’s achievement highlights advancements in assistive technology and its potential to enhance lives.
By McKinsey
Summary: Generative AI (gen AI) is set to transform healthcare, with over 70% of surveyed organizations already pursuing or implementing it. Most are in the proof-of-concept stage, balancing returns, risks, and strategic priorities. Many are partnering with third-party vendors to develop customized solutions. Gen AI is expected to improve clinical productivity, patient engagement, and administrative efficiency, though concerns about risks and governance remain significant hurdles.
By PYMNTS
Summary: Pearl, an AI startup in the dental industry, raised $58 million in Series B funding to expand its AI products. The company’s tools improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care by aiding dentists in reading x-rays. Pearl’s software, FDA-cleared, is approved in 120 countries. The new funds will enhance computer vision capabilities and develop new AI tools for treatment planning and insurance claims.
By FirstWord PHARMA
Summary: BioNTech has partnered with Triastek to utilize its 3D printing technology for RNA therapeutics. Triastek will receive $10 million upfront and could earn over $1.2 billion in milestones and royalties. Their 3D printing platform enhances drug delivery by targeting specific organs and improving solubility. Triastek will develop oral tablets for BioNTech’s RNA therapies to optimize absorption in the GI tract. This collaboration aims to set new standards in large molecule oral drug development.
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By Open Access Government
Summary: Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher emphasize the need to prioritize women’s health in digital health initiatives. They highlight the historical neglect of women’s health issues and the potential of digital tools to address these disparities. Including women in the development and leadership of digital health technologies is crucial. Ensuring that AI and digital tools are designed to meet women’s needs can lead to more equitable healthcare outcomes.
By TIME
Summary: 129 million Americans have at least one chronic disease, consuming 90% of the $4.1 trillion annual healthcare spending. Behavior change, facilitated by AI, can significantly improve health outcomes by personalizing recommendations for daily habits. Thrive AI Health, funded by OpenAI and Thrive Global, aims to create a hyper-personalized AI health coach to optimize behaviors like sleep, diet, and exercise. This approach could democratize health benefits and address inequities, transforming healthcare and improving both physical and mental health.
By pharmacy TIMES
Summary: Digital health technologies, including mHealth, wearables, and telehealth, can reduce healthcare inefficiencies, lower costs, and improve patient outcomes by tailoring treatments to individual needs. These tools provide real-time data, extending clinician reach and enabling proactive care. They support clinical decision-making and expand access to treatments for various conditions. Future developments aim to integrate these technologies further, enhancing healthcare delivery and decision-making.
By CNN
Summary: Smartwatches have become integral to health routines, tracking fitness metrics like steps and heart rate. They can detect irregular heart rhythms but are not approved for diagnosing heart attacks. While they can measure oxygen levels, their accuracy varies, and they are not reliable for blood glucose monitoring. Smartwatches can also help track sleep quality, providing data that can inform and motivate users to improve their health habits.
By ScienceDirect
Summary: Explainability in AI is crucial for building trust in healthcare by making AI decisions transparent and understandable. Advanced AI models, while powerful, often lack transparency, which is essential for ethical and accurate healthcare. Techniques like saliency maps and class activation maps help clarify AI decisions, integrating them with clinician expertise. Continuous improvement in explainability ensures AI systems meet ethical standards and support human-centered care.
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8 个月I have been positively surprised over the last few years on the advances we brought into imaging thanks to AI, and had the opportunity to experience it myself in dental care. It makes the experience easier, reduces the chances of mistakes... and it is quite fun, too.
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8 个月Thx for sharing.