Avoiding bias in healthcare AI algorithms
HealthTech
AI algorithms can determine who receives what kind of care—and bias in these algorithms can have catastrophic results on outcomes. To keep AI from amplifying existing social inequities, it’s important to understand the factors that influence algorithms and to ensure that diversity is built into every aspect of AI development.
Source: StatNews “Color Code” Series
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Wearable ultrasound patch could expand access to medical imaging
HealthTech
Academic researchers have developed a stamp-sized stick-on patch as an alternative to bulky hospital ultrasound machines. The device can take frequent images to capture changes for up to 48 hours. Engineers envision syncing the information with a mobile device, with the potential to help monitor patients in regions with limited access to hospitals.
Source: The Medical Device Business Journal
First brain-implanted computer empowers paralyzed patients
HealthTech
A Mount Sinai neurosurgeon recently completed the first-ever procedure to implant a brain-computer interface into a human; the technology was developed to enable patients who are severely paralyzed to control media devices with their brain signals. With this milestone, company Synchron beats out a similar technology being developed by Elon Musk that has not yet been approved for patient insertion.
Source: The Medical Device Business Journal