Large language models (LLMs) have entered the mainstream with the introduction of ChatGPT, showcasing the great potential of generative AI in healthcare applications. However, experts express concerns regarding trustworthiness, bias, privacy and security of this technology. In this issue, we take a close look at the promises and challenges of LLMs in cardiology and other medical specialties. We also cover new advances in robotic surgery, the environmental impact of medical AI, insights into antibiotic resistance, and more. Enjoy reading!
Article • Generative AI
Large language models: enabler or eroder of cardiovascular care?
Large language models (LLMs) have potential in healthcare settings to help support both patients and clinicians. Cardiologist Dr Robert van der Boon believes they could have several applications, including patient communication and education, ...
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News • Drug adsorptionNanoplastics can impair the effect of antibiotics, study findsNanoplastics are not only bad for the environment: A new study has shown that minuscule particles of plastic which enter the body also can impair the effect of antibiotic treatment. |
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News • Study on ventricular shapesHow heart shape links to cardiovascular disease riskResearchers have published findings that show the genetic structure of the heart’s shape may offer new insights into individual heart health. |
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News • Imitation learningLearning surgery steps: Robot see, robot doImitation learning could open a new frontier in medical robotics: Researchers 'taught' a robot to mimic a surgical procedure by watching the surgeons' performance. |
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News • Influence in diagnostic decisionsToo much trust in AI? X-ray boxes may lead radiologists astrayWhen an AI advisor points out an area of concern in a chest X-ray, radiologists are sometimes all too eager to follow their lead, a new study finds. This may lead to incorrect diagnostic decisions. |
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News • Sustainable use of generative AILarge language models in healthcare: shorter prompts, less emissions?A new study investigating the impact of AI in healthcare shows that using LLMs to process thousands of patient records daily across multiple hospitals could lead to substantial resource consumption. |
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News • Ultrasound toolAI 'guides' childbirth by tracking a baby's positionThe journey of a baby through the birth canal can be fraught with obstacles and risks. A new AI-based tool to evaluate the head position of the baby could lead to fewer childbirth complications. |
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News • Insights on bias avoidanceNew breast imaging technique to improve visibility across skin tonesA new imaging technique reduces skin tone bias in breast cancer detection, improving visibility across diverse skin tones. |
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News • Finnish approachEpilepsy care pathway as potential model for healthcare systemsFinland introduces a new care pathway for epilepsy. This could serve to model how integrated healthcare systems can effectively manage complex conditions, the coordinators hope. |
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News • Insights into ribosome variantsWhat keeps antibiotic-resistant bacteria from taking over?It would seem that developing antibiotic resistance would give bacteria an immense advantage over their non-resistant counterparts. So, why do they not become dominant? New research may provide an answer. |
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