Potential jurors favor use of AI in precision medicine
Physicians who follow AI advice may be considered less liable for medical malpractice than is commonly thought, according to a new study of potential jury candidates in the U.S.
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Medical technology 2020 – a review
Covid-19 gave many of these predictions for 2020 an entirely new spin: while some of the hyped trends turned out to play only bit-parts others became box-office hits in the new normal.
Researchers compute turbulence with AI
The project relies on fusing reinforcement learning algorithms with turbulent flow simulations on the CSCS supercomputer "Piz Daint".
AIs detect diabetic eye disease inconsistently
Although some artificial intelligence software tested reasonably well, only one met the performance of human screeners.
Biosensors convert signals to control prosthetics
High-five or thumbs-up? Researchers have developed a wearable sensor that detects which hand gesture you want to make.
Using AI to find new uses for existing medications
Scientists have developed a machine learning method that crunches massive amounts of data to help determine which existing medications could improve outcomes in diseases for which they are not prescribed.
AI test predicts eye disease years before symptoms
A new eye test may predict wet age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of severe sight loss, three years before symptoms develop.
Teaching artificial intelligence to adapt
Researchers have used a computational model of brain activity to simulate this process more accurately than ever before.
Healthcare: Why Focus On Digitalization?
The Healthcare Automation and Digitalization Congress on 22nd - 23rd of March, 2021, will cover digital trends in the healthcare industry.
Robots encourage risk-taking behaviour in humans
“The Robot made me do it” - research has shown robots can encourage humans to take greater risks in a simulated gambling scenario than they would if there was nothing to influence their behaviours.
Blind spots at the intersection of AI and neuroscience
Is it possible to read a person's mind by analyzing the electric signals from the brain? The answer may be much more complex than most people think.
COVID-19: AI platform finds best combination of available therapies
An AI platform derives an optimal combination of available therapies against SARS-CoV-2 - the optimal drug therapy was a combination of the drugs remdesivir, ritonavir, and lopinavir at specific doses.
Deep learning-based image segmentation
Scientists have presented a new method for configuring self-learning algorithms for a large number of different imaging datasets – without the need for specialist knowledge or very significant computing power.
Why soft skills could power the rise of robot leaders
Robots may have some of these soft skills thought to be vital for successful leadership as they enable leaders to motivate, unite and inspire their employees.
Tackling thics concerns regarding use of carebots
An analysis highlights the realistic pros and cons of apps and other technologies that use AI to benefit older adults, including those facing dementia and cognitive decline.
Opening the ‘black box’ of AI
AI is growing ever more powerful and entering people’s daily lives, yet often we don’t know what goes on inside these systems.
Robot hands one step closer to human
The Shadow Robot Dexterous Hand is a robot hand, with size, shape and movement capabilities similar to those of a human hand.
How humans use objects to solve problems
What's SSUP? The Sample, Simulate, Update cognitive model developed by MIT researchers learns to use tools like humans do.
Neural network learns when it should not be trusted
Researchers have developed a way for deep learning neural networks to rapidly estimate confidence levels in their output.
COVID-19: AI system monitores vital health signs
A key symptom of COVID-19 – oxygen saturation – is now being estimated remotely from a camera, thanks to research from University of South Australia (UniSA).
Finding moral common ground in human-robot relations
Designers who use ethics to shape better companion robots will end up making better humans, too, say UNSW researchers.
Next-generation computer chip for AIs
Engineers have developed a next-generation circuit that allows for smaller, faster and more energy-efficient devices – which would have major benefits for AI systems.
AI tool to predict accurate flu forecasts
Researchers have developed an AI-powered forecasting tool for predicting influenza outbreaks.
Step closer to high-performing wearable
The University of Surrey has unveiled a device with unique functionality that could signal the dawn of a new design philosophy for electronics, including next-generation wearables and eco-disposable sensors.
AI model detects Covid-19 infections through coughs
Researchers have found that people who are asymptomatic for Covid-19 may differ from healthy individuals in the way that they cough.
Mini-brains help robots recognise pain
Using a brain-inspired approach, scientists have developed a way for robots to have the AI to recognise pain and to self-repair when damaged.
AI models could predict outcomes in trauma
AI has shown early success in improving survival and outcomes in traffic accident victims transported by ambulance and in predicting survival after liver transplantation.
Deep learning platform accurately diagnoses dystonia
Researchers have developed a unique diagnostic tool that can detect dystonia from MRI scans, the first technology of its kind to provide an objective diagnosis of the disorder.
A computer reads and predicts thoughts
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have developed a technique in which a computer models visual perception by monitoring human brain signals.
