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This article describes the exact patient population that I see on a daily basis. We, as nurses, explore these risk factors and consider them as we discuss the plan of care with our multidisciplinary team. Using these newly discovered systems of artificial intelligence would be hugely beneficial to both patients and the healthcare team. When used properly, these systems both save lives and time; which is obviously a win-win for everyone. I am so excited to see how this technology develops!

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This column lists the occupations most likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence in the future, which includes doctors. The occupations least likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence, as stated by this column, included mental health professionals. It is interesting to me that both of these professions ended up on both of this article’s lists. I think this speaks to how artificial intelligence can be both helpful and harmful in the medical field.

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In this article, an alarming statistic is proposed. Google has developed artificial intelligence that is able to read pathology slides with greater accuracy than a human pathologist with no time constraint. While we are certainly still far from computers replacing humans in the medical field, I certainly think we are closer to incorporating computers more into daily tasks.

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This article explains Musk’s Neuralink, which will play a pivotal role in the management of certain neurological disorders. Artificial intelligence is proving to be an important part of the future of medicine and can have incredible benefits for those suffering from different diseases.

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Such an amazing article! This information really speaks to me because I am an ICU nurse. Collecting information on artificial intelligence in the healthcare field has been exciting for me, especially because I work in the field. I am very interested to see how this technology develops and how it will be integrated into our world.

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This is a quick article, but brings about some serious concerns surrounding artificial intelligence in healthcare. I had thought about these issues during my research for this curation project. As a nurse, we are taught to carefully ensure our documentation is thorough, yet concise, and completely accurate for legal and ethical reasons. How would artificial intelligence fit into this delicate system without breaking the rules?

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This list includes all different fields that are utilizing artificial intelligence, but specifically mentions healthcare. Artificial intelligence is being used to help radiologists interpret imaging and more quickly and accurately read results.

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This would be an incredible advancement for us as human beings. In my clinical experience, brain bleeds tend to be one of the more threatening issues in healthcare. Strokes, in general, are very challenging as time is of the utmost importance for treatment. If we could use this technology to help speed up the diagnostic process, it could literally mean the difference of life or death for those in need.

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Who doesn’t love Mark Cuban? I’m a fan of the show Shark Tank and can appreciate the genius behind this self-made billionaire. His acknowledgement of the importance of artificial intelligence in our world speaks volumes about the emerging field. I hope that others take heed and the advancements continue to better the human race.

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This is a great, short article explaining a great incentive for powerful minds to come together for a great cause. Intel is offering a competition for anyone who is able to develop an algorithm for mapping a woman’s cervix. This will be helpful in identifying cervical cancers early, thus making treatment more effective.

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Will robots inherit the earth? Yes, but they will be our children. We owe our minds to the deaths and lives of all the creatures that were ever engaged in the struggle called Evolution. Our job is to see that all this work shall not end up in meaningless waste.

Marvin Minsky (via wakinglithiumflower)

Marvin Minksy was highly regarded as one of the fathers of artificial intelligence.

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IBM Watson is a huge powerhouse for the artificial intelligence world. Specifically, IBM Watson Health focuses on how the technology can be used for the medical field. This website helps anyone navigate through what IBM is working on with this incredible project.

From fitness to curing diseases, IBM Watson will change the way we think about health

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Will this be the new “norm” for large corporations within the medical field? This quick articles explains the direction that one company is choosing for the care of their patients. Refocusing their efforts from advertising to research on artificial intelligence would potentially create more positive outcomes for the patient.

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This article provides a quick look inside the potential for collaboration between IBM and Salesforce. While these two different companies have focused on different realms of artificial intelligence, they would be able to converge their own specific research to provide better care for patient.

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This is a great example of how artificial intelligence and robotics can be used simultaneously to help improve a patient’s experience in the acute care setting. Using a friendly looking robot for children in a scary place like the hospital is a great use of technology to soften the harshness of their experience. I think this kind of intelligence is important for hospitals to consider and would be fairly easy to afford for any institution.

Cheery Robot Helps Kids Cope With Pain During Hospital Procedures

A delightful-looking robot called “MEDi,” or Medicine and Engineering Designing Intelligence, is being used to help make doctor’s visits less painful – literally.

The Alberta Children’s Hospital in Canada purchased four of the MEDi robots earlier this year, CTV News reported. The bionic friends hang out with children in the waiting room and also accompany them during different procedures, according to RxRobots, the group that created MEDi.

See more of this robot in action here. 

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This article was retrieved from The Kurzweil Accelerating Intelligence newsletter and explains some new developments in machine-learning technology which may greatly enhance the field of pharmacology. Machine-learning technology uses processes similar to artificial intelligence in that it utilizes algorithms to process large amounts of data and speed up the processes involved in discovery of new drug protein shapes. These advancements will allow new medications to be discovered and tested much more quickly than before, allowing patients quicker access to medications which may save their lives. 

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This blog presents a number of different angles to which this institute is exploring the safety around artificial intelligence and the other processes surrounding this technology. I believe this is an important blog for my topic because the healthcare industry appears to be hesitant in implementing artificial intelligence in the current processes. Proving this technology to be more safe may encourage different healthcare organizations to start to implement this helpful technology.