The next time you get sick, your care may involve a form of the
technology people use to navigate road trips or pick the right vacuum
cleaner online by Associated Press.
Artificial intelligence is spreading into health care, often as
software or a computer program capable of learning from large amounts of
data and making predictions to guide care or help patients.
It already detects an eye disease tied to diabetes and does other
behind-the-scenes work like helping doctors interpret MRI scans and
other imaging tests for some forms of cancer.
Now, parts of the health system are starting to use it directly with
patients. During some clinic and telemedicine appointments, AI-powered
software asks patients initial questions about their symptoms that
physicians or nurses normally pose.
And an AI program featuring a talking image of the Greek philosopher
Aristotle is starting to help University of Southern California students
cope with stress...
The team that developed Ellie also has put together a newer AI-based program to help students manage stress and stay healthy.
Ask Ari is making its debut at USC this semester to give students
easy access to advice on dealing with loneliness, getting better sleep
or handling other complications that crop up in college life.
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Source: Missouri Lawyers Media