Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• How AI is Transforming the Medical Field
What is AI?
• AI is the simulation of human intelligence in
machines that can think, learn, and make
decisions.
• Techniques Used:
• - Machine Learning (ML)
• - Deep Learning (DL)
• - Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Applications of AI in Healthcare
• AI is revolutionizing various aspects of
healthcare:
• 1. Diagnosis
• 2. Treatment
• 3. Drug Discovery
• 4. Patient Monitoring
• 5. Administrative Tasks
• 6. Mental Health Support
AI in Diagnosis
• AI analyzes medical data, including X-rays,
MRIs, and CT scans, to detect diseases with
high accuracy.
• Examples:
• - Google’s DeepMind: Detects over 50 eye
diseases from retinal scans with 94% accuracy.
• - PathAI: Enhances cancer diagnosis for
pathologists.
AI in Treatment
• AI assists doctors in creating personalized
treatment plans and performing surgeries.
• Examples:
• - Da Vinci Surgical Robot: Performs minimally
invasive surgeries with high precision.
• - IBM Watson for Oncology: Analyzes patient
data to recommend cancer treatments.
AI in Drug Discovery
• AI accelerates the drug discovery process by
predicting effective compounds.
• Examples:
• - Insilico Medicine: Discovered a fibrosis drug
in just 18 months (vs. 5-10 years traditionally).
• - Atomwise: Uses AI to screen millions of
compounds for potential drugs.
AI in Patient Monitoring
• AI-powered wearable devices track vital signs
like heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen
levels.
• Examples:
• - Apple Watch: Detects irregular heart
rhythms and alerts users.
• - Biofourmis: Uses AI to monitor patients with
chronic diseases at home.
AI in Administrative Tasks
• AI streamlines hospital operations, reducing
workload for medical staff.
• Examples:
• - AI chatbots handle patient inquiries, saving
hospitals millions.
• - AI automates appointment scheduling and
medical documentation.
AI in Mental Health Support
• AI-driven chatbots provide mental health
assistance and early diagnosis of conditions
like depression and anxiety.
• Examples:
• - Woebot: An AI therapist that provides
emotional support.
• - Wysa: AI-powered mental health chatbot for
managing stress and anxiety.
Benefits of AI in Healthcare
• 1. Faster & More Accurate Diagnoses
• 2. Reduced Human Errors
• 3. Personalized Medicine
• 4. Cost-Effective Solutions
• 5. Improved Accessibility of Healthcare
Services
• Example: AI can detect lung cancer from CT
scans with 95% accuracy, compared to 65% for
Challenges of AI in Healthcare
• 1. Data Privacy & Security
• 2. High Costs of Implementation
• 3. Lack of Trust Among Patients & Doctors
• 4. Ethical Concerns
• Example: An AI system used in US hospitals
was found to prioritize white patients over
Black patients due to biased training data.
Basic AI Terminology
• 1. Machine Learning (ML) - AI learns from data
without explicit programming.
• 2. Neural Networks - Algorithms inspired by
the human brain for pattern recognition.
• 3. Natural Language Processing (NLP) - AI
understands and responds to human
language.
• 4. Big Data - Large datasets used for AI
predictions and analysis.
Fun Facts About AI in Healthcare
• • AI can predict Alzheimer’s disease 6 years
before diagnosis by analyzing brain scans.
• • The global AI healthcare market is expected
to grow from $6 billion in 2021 to $194.4
billion by 2030.
• • AI can analyze 1 million medical papers in 30
seconds – a human would take 100 years!
Future of AI in Healthcare
• 1. AI-Powered Virtual Nurses: Provide 24/7
patient support.
• 2. AI-Driven Mental Health Apps: Personalized
therapy for mental health.
• 3. AI in Genomics: Helps create personalized
treatments based on DNA.
• Interesting Fact: By 2030, AI could save the
healthcare industry $150 billion annually!
Interactive Activity
• • Brainstorm AI solutions for current
healthcare challenges.
• • Watch a video of AI in action and discuss its
pros & cons.
• • Debate: Will AI replace doctors, or will it
empower them?
Recap & Q&A
• • AI is transforming healthcare through faster
diagnoses, personalized treatments, and cost
savings.
• • Challenges include data privacy, high costs,
and ethical concerns.
• • The future holds promising innovations like
AI-driven drug discovery and virtual
healthcare assistants.
• Question: 'Do you think AI will replace
Closing
• Thank you!
• 'AI is not just a tool; it’s a revolution redefining
healthcare.'
• For further discussions, feel free to connect!
