Data is the new gold, according to leading IT experts, and its value becomes ever more apparent in healthcare: for example, medical AI solutions show an insatiable hunger for data, as their algorithms depend on it for training. However, data protection laws restrict the extent of use. A major challenge lies in striking the right balance between privacy protection and sufficiently fueling the data demand for medical research and therapy develoment. Enjoy reading!
Article • Data protection
A shared EU data space for health?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force in 2018, has reinforced the European Union’s (EU) reputation of being comparatively strict regarding the protection of personal data within its member states. While the GDPR is ...
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Sponsored • Digital solutions for radiologyHow to accelerate healthcare innovation in AITapping the thriving Radiology AI ecosystem, Bayer recently announced three collaboration agreements for its digital platform, Calantic Digital Solutions, as well as an AI accelerator program. |
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Article • Assistance and decision-making systemsArtificial intelligence for preoperative planningIn surgery, artificial intelligence (AI) is applied mostly in imaging, navigation, and robotic intervention. However, AI can also play a major role in preoperative planning. Objective decisions-making, optimal utilisation of operating theatres and ... |
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Article • Imaging investigation and diagnosisMultiparametric ultrasound: the future of the modalityMultiparametric ultrasound will play an increasing role in imaging investigation and diagnosis as more subspecialities reap the benefits from the modality, Professor Paul Sidhu believes. The leading expert predicts that it will be more ... |
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Article • AI-based personalized medical careI³lung: EU launches lung cancer initiativeThis summer, The European Commission launched I3lung, a new research initiative as a part of Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation program. This research initiative aims to create a cutting-edge, decision-making tool to help clinicians ... |
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News • Appeal for sustainabilityPOCT: Why the medical sector must tackle its single-use diagnostic wasteDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of these single-use diagnostics, or point-of-care tests has exploded. This is having major environmental consequences, experts point out. |
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News • Deadly heart inflammationHope for first blood test to detect myocarditisThe first blood test to diagnose inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) could be in use in as little as a year, following the discovery of a molecular signal in the blood. |
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