29 November 2024 · 17 min

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Research - a conversation

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Summary

This research review article examines the expanding applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmaceutical and healthcare research. The authors explore AI's role in disease diagnosis, leveraging deep learning and neural networks for improved accuracy. AI's contribution to personalized medicine is highlighted, including its use in radiotherapy and retina analysis. Furthermore, the review details AI's impact on drug discovery, focusing on AI-driven approaches to predict bioactivity, toxicity, and optimize clinical trials. Finally, the study investigates AI's potential in forecasting epidemics and pandemics, presenting case studies on influenza, Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19.

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Host 1: Okay, so we're diving deep today

Host 2: Deep.

Host 1: into this research paper

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: all about AI

Host 2: Uh-huh.

Host 1: in pharmaceutical and healthcare research.

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: Basically,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: we're giving you the VIP tour

Host 2: Nice.

Host 1: of how AI is shaking things up

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: in medicine and drug development.

Host 2: Right.

Host 1: And get this,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: what's really interesting is just how widespread AI is becoming.

Host 2: Yeah, it really is.

Host 1: In healthcare.

Host 2: It's not

Host 1: We're not talking

Host 2: sci-fi fu-

Host 1: sci-fi future anymore.

Host 2: No.

Host 1: This is happening now.

Host 2: Right.

Host 1: AI is being used to

Host 2: to diagnose

Host 1: diagnose diseases,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: personalize treatment. It's even helping

Host 2: Uh-huh. Discover new drugs.

Host 1: discover new drugs. It's like AI is

Host 2: Infiltrating.

Host 1: infiltrating every corner

Host 2: Every corner of

Host 1: of healthcare.

Host 2: of healthcare.

Host 1: This paper goes into how AI is being used to diagnose

Host 2: Yeah. Right?

Host 1: everything.

Host 2: Different kinds

Host 1: From cancer and dementia

Host 2: Yep.

Host 1: to even

Host 2: Skin conditions.

Host 1: skin conditions.

Host 2: That's right.

Host 1: And the accuracy is

Host 2: mind-blowing.

Host 1: mind-blowing.

Host 2: It is.

Host 1: So basically, you've got algorithms

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: sifting through tons of medical images

Host 2: Uh-huh.

Host 1: and patient data,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: picking up on these subtle patterns

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: that humans might totally miss.

Host 2: Right, they fly under the radar.

Host 1: Fly under the radar

Host 2: For us humans.

Host 1: for us humans.

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: It's like

Host 2: A second set

Host 1: a second set

Host 2: of super-powered eyes.

Host 1: of super-powered eyes

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: helping

Host 2: doctors. Make a diagnosis.

Host 1: make diagnoses.

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: The paper gives us really interesting example

Host 2: Oh, yeah.

Host 1: of a rib

Host 2: Segmentation algorithm.

Host 1: segmentation algorithm

Host 2: That's right.

Host 1: that's used with x-rays

Host 2: Uh-huh.

Host 1: to diagnose lung diseases.

Host 2: Ooh, that's a tricky one.

Host 1: And that's a tricky one.

Host 2: Yeah, because ribs can overlap.

Host 1: They overlap.

Host 2: In the image, making it really difficult to analyze.

Host 1: Real headache to analyze.

Host 2: Yeah, a real headache.

Host 1: But this AI algorithm

Host 2: Uh-huh.

Host 1: can isolate the ribs, which could be so helpful

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: for early detection of something like

Host 2: Lung cancer.

Host 1: lung cancer.

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: Catching it early

Host 2: Huge difference.

Host 1: can make a world of difference.

Host 2: It can.

Host 1: But it's not just about diagnosis, is it?

Host 2: No, it's not.

Host 1: AI is shaking things up in

Host 2: The treatment department?

Host 1: the treatment department, too.

Host 2: Yeah, absolutely.

Host 1: So what's the scoop there?

Host 2: So, picture this:

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: treatments tailored precisely to you.

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: AI is making this a reality.

Host 1: Wow.

Host 2: Especially in areas like radiotherapy,

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: retina imaging,

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: and even managing chronic diseases.

Host 1: Okay, color me intrigued.

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: What are some of the ways that AI is being used

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: for personalized treatment?

Host 2: We'll take radiotherapy, for instance.

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: AI can help map out treatments

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: with way more accuracy

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: and fewer errors.

Host 1: Fewer errors, that's reassuring.

Host 2: It is, yeah.

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: And in retina imaging,

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: get this,

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: AI can pull out a crazy amount of information

Host 1: Mm.

Host 2: from just one photo.

Host 1: Hold up, just one photo?

Host 2: One photo.

Host 1: That's wild.

Host 2: Of your retina.

Host 1: Of your retina?

Host 2: That's right.

Host 1: What kind of information can they get from that?

Host 2: So eye doctors could potentially spot early signs

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: of conditions like diabetes or hypertension.

Host 1: Wow.

Host 2: All from analyzing a single retinal image.

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: We're talking about revolutionizing how eye conditions

Host 1: Wow.

Host 2: are diagnosed and treated.

Host 1: So AI is like this

Host 2: multi-tasking

Host 1: medical multitasker,

Host 2: Totally.

Host 1: tackling both diagnosis and treatment.

Host 2: It is.

Host 1: But this paper also mentions that AI is speeding up drug development,

Host 2: It is.

Host 1: which has always been this

Host 2: A notoriously long

Host 1: long and expensive

Host 2: and expensive

Host 1: process.

Host 2: So how is AI changing that game?

Host 1: That's another area where AI is really shining.

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: There are two main ways

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: it's tackling this challenge.

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: First, it's being used to predict

Host 2: Uh-huh.

Host 1: the bioactivity and toxicity.

Host 2: Okay, break that down for me.

Host 1: What does that even mean?

Host 2: So basically,

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: imagine AI helping us figure out how effective

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: a drug might be

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: against a specific disease

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: and whether it's going to have any bad side effects.

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: It's like having a crystal ball.

Host 1: So AI is helping us weed out

Host 2: the duds.

Host 1: the duds,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: and focus on the drugs

Host 2: With real potential.

Host 1: that have real potential.

Host 2: Right.

Host 1: So there's this algorithm

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: mentioned in the paper,

Host 2: There is.

Host 1: called DeepTox,

Host 2: DeepTox.

Host 1: that actually outperformed all other methods

Host 2: It did.

Host 1: in a toxicity prediction challenge.

Host 2: That's right.

Host 1: DeepTox, huh?

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: Sounds impressive.

Host 2: It is impressive.

Host 1: What kind of impact could this have?

Host 2: Think about all the time and money saved

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: by avoiding dead-end drug candidates.

Host 1: That's huge!

Host 2: Plus, we could potentially avoid harmful side effects

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: down the line.

Host 1: It sounds like AI is really shaking things up

Host 2: It is.

Host 1: on the drug discovery front.

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: But wait, you mentioned there were two ways.

Host 2: Two ways, that's right.

Host 1: That AI is revolutionizing

Host 2: Yes, re-

Host 1: drug development.

Host 2: Uh-huh.

Host 1: What's the second one?

Host 2: The second way AI is making waves

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: is by streamlining clinical trials.

Host 1: Okay, and clinical trials are

Host 2: They are infamous.

Host 1: Infamous for being super complex and expensive.

Host 2: And expensive.

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: They are a major bottleneck

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: in the process.

Host 1: They are.

Host 2: But AI is tackling some of the biggest pain points

Host 1: Mm-hmm.

Host 2: head-on.

Host 1: So AI is stepping in to make clinical trials

Host 2: More efficient.

Host 1: more efficient.

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: So AI can help find suitable participants

Host 2: Way faster.

Host 1: much faster

Host 2: By analyzing electronic medical records

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: and matching them with

Host 1: the specific criteria.

Host 2: the specific criteria.

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: It can also monitor patient data

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: in real time using wearable technology,

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: making the whole monitoring process

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: more efficient and less intrusive.

Host 1: I can definitely see how that would

Host 2: Speed things up.

Host 1: speed things up. But how does AI help with analyzing the results?

Host 2: It can.

Host 1: Because isn't that usually done by

Host 2: teams of scientists.

Host 1: teams of scientists?

Host 2: It is, but AI can lend a hand there, too.

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: It can analyze medical images

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: to spot things like disease progression

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: or how well a treatment is working.

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: And it can often do it

Host 1: Faster.

Host 2: faster and more accurately than humans.

Host 1: So AI is like the ultimate

Host 2: clinical trial assistant.

Host 1: clinical trial assistant,

Host 2: Pretty sound.

Host 1: helping out at every stage.

Host 2: At every stage of the process.

Host 1: of the process.

Host 2: That's pretty remarkable.

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: But the paper doesn't stop there.

Host 1: No.

Host 2: It also talks about

Host 1: It does.

Host 2: how AI is being used to predict epidemics and pandemics.

Host 1: Right. A topic

Host 2: That's a topic that's been

Host 1: on everyone's mind.

Host 2: on everyone's mind lately.

Host 1: It has.

Host 2: AI is emerging as

Host 1: a powerful tool.

Host 2: a powerful tool in that fight.

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: AI models can analyze a ton of data

Host 1: From different sources.

Host 2: From different sources,

Host 1: Like social media, news reports,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: even weather patterns.

Host 2: Wow. To predict where and how

Host 1: So it's kind of like

Host 2: those weather forecasting models.

Host 1: those weather forecasting models, but for disease outbreaks.

Host 2: Yeah. But for disease outbreaks.

Host 1: So AI was being used during the COVID-19 pandemic

Host 2: It was.

Host 1: to track and predict the spread.

Host 2: It was a valuable tool

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: for informing decision-making.

Host 1: That makes sense.

Host 2: Models were developed to predict

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: the number of cases and hospitalizations.

Host 1: Right. Having accurate predictions could be so crucial

Host 2: Absolutely.

Host 1: in a pandemic.

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: The paper also mentions this thing called

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: machine learning

Host 2: anonymized mobility map.

Host 1: Anonymized mobility map.

Host 2: That's a mouthful.

Host 1: That was used to forecast influenza

Host 2: Yes.

Host 1: in Australia and the USA?

Host 2: In Australia and the USA.

Host 1: What exactly is that?

Host 2: Think of it as a map that shows

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: how people are moving around,

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: but all the data is anonymized

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: to protect privacy.

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: This AMM uses data from smartphones

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: to track those movement patterns,

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: which can then be used to predict

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: how the flu might spread geographically.

Host 1: So by understanding how people move,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: AI can get a better idea

Host 2: That's right.

Host 1: of where and when

Host 2: flu outbreaks

Host 1: flu outbreaks might pop up.

Host 2: might pop up.

Host 1: That's amazing.

Host 2: This kind of forecasting could be crucial

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: for putting early interventions in place

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: and preventing those outbreaks

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: from turning into

Host 1: widespread epidemics.

Host 2: widespread epidemics, yeah.

Host 1: It's like having an early warning system

Host 2: It is.

Host 1: for the flu?

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: That's incredible.

Host 2: Yeah. Mind-blowing stuff, right?

Host 1: Totally, but no technology

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: is perfect.

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: So what are some of the challenges?

Host 2: Well, one of the big ones is data dependency.

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: AI algorithms are like hungry learners.

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: They need mountains of high-quality data

Host 1: Uh.

Host 2: to really get smart and effective.

Host 1: That makes sense, but getting that kind of data

Host 2: It is tricky, yeah.

Host 1: in healthcare

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: must be tricky, right? Because patient privacy

Host 2: Absolutely.

Host 1: is a huge deal.

Host 2: Huge deal.

Host 1: So how do researchers deal with that?

Host 2: Well, there are strict rules

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: about how patient data can be used.

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: And for good reason.

Host 1: Of course.

Host 2: So researchers and developers are constantly trying to find ways

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: to access and use this data responsibly

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: while still keeping patient privacy top of mind.

Host 1: It's a delicate balance.

Host 2: It is. It's a real tightrope walk.

Host 1: The paper also mentions challenges

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: with implementation.

Host 2: Implementation, uh-huh.

Host 1: Getting AI integrated into

Host 2: Healthcare systems.

Host 1: healthcare systems that are already

Host 2: In place.

Host 1: in place.

Host 2: It's complicated.

Host 1: Must be pretty complicated.

Host 2: Think about it.

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: Hospitals and clinics already have

Host 1: their set ways of doing things.

Host 2: their set ways of doing things,

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: their workflows,

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: and their systems are pretty established.

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: So trying to weave AI technologies into that fabric

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: takes time, effort,

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: and let's be real, money.

Host 1: Money. Yeah, change is never easy, especially in a field as complex as healthcare.

Host 2: As healthcare, yeah.

Host 1: And then there's the issue of explainability,

Host 2: Explainability.

Host 1: which we touched on earlier.

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: How do we know

Host 2: How do we know

Host 1: what's going on inside

Host 2: that black box?

Host 1: the black box of AI

Host 2: AI algorithms.

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: How do we know why

Host 1: why they're making the decisions they're making?

Host 2: They're making the decisions they're making.

Host 1: That's the million-dollar question.

Host 2: So if AI is going to play a role

Host 1: In diagnosis and treatment?

Host 2: in diagnosis and treatment,

Host 1: Uh-huh. We need to be able to trust its reasoning.

Host 2: we need to understand

Host 1: We need to understand

Host 2: how it arrived at a particular

Host 1: diagnosis

Host 2: diagnosis

Host 1: or treatment

Host 2: recommendation.

Host 1: That's right.

Host 2: Right, it's not enough to just know

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: that the AI came up with an answer.

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: You need to understand

Host 1: the why behind it.

Host 2: the why behind it.

Host 1: That's right.

Host 2: Is that something that researchers

Host 1: They're a bit higher.

Host 2: making progress on?

Host 1: There's a lot of work being done

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: to make AI more transparent

Host 2: Uh-huh.

Host 1: and interpretable.

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: Scientists are developing new methods

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: that allow us to peek inside the black box

Host 2: Right.

Host 1: and understand the logic

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: behind those AI decisions.

Host 2: So it's all about building trust.

Host 1: Building trust, yeah.

Host 2: And ensuring that AI is used respons- responsibly in healthcare.

Host 1: In healthcare.

Host 2: It sounds like the key is making sure that AI

Host 1: enhances

Host 2: enhances human intelligence and expertise,

Host 1: That's that's right.

Host 2: not replaces it.

Host 1: I couldn't agree more.

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: The real magic happens

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: when AI and human intelligence work together,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: when they complement each other.

Host 2: So it's all about collaboration.

Host 1: Collaboration. Not replacement.

Host 2: Not replacement. It's about using AI to empower

Host 1: doctors and patients.

Host 2: doctors and patients,

Host 1: Giving them better tools and insights

Host 2: Right.

Host 1: to make informed decisions.

Host 2: Okay, so let's zoom out for a second.

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: And think about the average person.

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: Where does all this AI stuff fit in

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: to our healthcare journey?

Host 1: That's the question. What does it actually mean for us?

Host 2: Honestly, it's something for all of us to think about.

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: We're talking about AI potentially changing the entire healthcare landscape.

Host 1: Right. Yeah.

Host 2: Faster, more accurate diagnoses,

Host 1: Wow.

Host 2: treatments designed specifically for you,

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: and maybe even preventing pandemics

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: before they even start.

Host 1: It's pretty mind-blowing

Host 2: It is.

Host 1: when you think about it.

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: But with all this talk of AI revolutionizing healthcare,

Host 2: Uh-huh.

Host 1: Uh-huh. I have to ask,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: are there any downsides?

Host 2: That's a great question.

Host 1: Are there any potential risks?

Host 2: And it's one we can't shy away from.

Host 1: Okay.

Host 2: Like any powerful tool,

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: AI can be misused.

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: We need to make sure it's developed and used responsibly,

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: with fairness and equity

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: at the forefront.

Host 1: So it's not just about the technology itself, but also about the ethical considerations

Host 2: Right. Yeah. Ethical considerations.

Host 1: surrounding how we use it?

Host 2: Exactly. We need to have those open and honest conversations about the potential benefits and risks

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: of AI in healthcare.

Host 1: Right, and we need to make sure

Host 2: And we need to make sure

Host 1: that access to these incredible technologies

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: is equitable.

Host 2: Equitable, yeah.

Host 1: That they benefit everyone.

Host 2: Everyone.

Host 1: Not just a select few.

Host 2: Not just a select few, that's right.

Host 1: It's about ensuring that AI serves humanity,

Host 2: It is.

Host 1: not the other way around.

Host 2: That's a powerful statement.

Host 1: It sounds like we're on the verge of

Host 2: A healthcare revolution.

Host 1: a healthcare revolution,

Host 2: and AI is right at the center of it all.

Host 1: and AI is right at the center of it all.

Host 2: It's a truly transformative time.

Host 1: It is.

Host 2: And the pace of change is just incredible.

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: What we've discussed today

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: is really just a glimpse

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: of what's already happening.

Host 1: It's almost hard to fathom.

Host 2: I know.

Host 1: But in a good way.

Host 2: But in a good way.

Host 1: It's exciting to think about all the possibilities

Host 2: It is exciting.

Host 1: that AI might unlock in healthcare.

Host 2: But we have to acknowledge the potential anxieties, too.

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: We need to be prepared

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: for the societal shifts

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: that these advancements might bring.

Host 1: You're right, we can't just blindly embrace new technology

Host 2: No.

Host 1: without considering

Host 2: the potential con-

Host 1: potential consequences. It's a balancing act.

Host 2: Right. It is.

Host 1: We need to be thoughtful and deliberate

Host 2: Absolutely.

Host 1: about how we integrate AI

Host 2: Into healthcare.

Host 1: into healthcare.

Host 2: I think that's a perfect way to put it.

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: AI has the potential to make our lives better

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: in so many ways,

Host 1: Uh-huh.

Host 2: but it's up to us

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: to make sure that happens

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: responsibly and ethically.

Host 1: So with all this potential,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: what role do you think AI will play

Host 2: in your healthcare journey in the future?

Host 1: It's something for all of us to ponder. It is a lot to wrap your head around.

Host 2: It is, it really is.

Host 1: Like we're standing at the edge of this

Host 2: Huge shift.

Host 1: huge shift in healthcare.

Host 2: And AI is leading the charge.

Host 1: AI is right at the center of it all.

Host 2: It's a remarkable time.

Host 1: And it's all happening so fast.

Host 2: It is, it really is.

Host 1: What we've explored today

Host 2: is just the tip of the iceberg.

Host 1: It's the tip of the iceberg!

Host 2: Think about what healthcare could look like

Host 1: I know.

Host 2: in the next decade or two.

Host 1: It's exhilarating and a bit daunting,

Host 2: It is.

Host 1: all at the same time.

Host 2: All with this incredible wave of innovation.

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: But we need to be ready for it.

Host 1: We need to be thinking about the ripple effects.

Host 2: The ripple effects.

Host 1: Not just in medicine,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: but in our lives.

Host 2: In our lives as a whole.

Host 1: As a whole.

Host 2: As we navigate this new landscape

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: of AI-driven healthcare.

Host 1: We need to ask ourselves some tough questions.

Host 2: We do.

Host 1: How do we ensure equitable access

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: to these advancements?

Host 2: How do we maintain

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: patient privacy in an age of increasingly sophisticated

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: data analysis?

Host 1: These aren't easy questions.

Host 2: Not easy questions.

Host 1: But they're crucial.

Host 2: They're crucial to consider.

Host 1: To consider.

Host 2: Absolutely.

Host 1: And it's not just about finding the right answers. It's about

Host 2: That perhaps finding Yeah. It's about having those conversations

Host 1: Yeah.

Host 2: openly and honestly.

Host 1: Openly and honestly.

Host 2: Involving everyone

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: in the discussion.

Host 1: Doctors, patients, researchers,

Host 2: Doctors, patients, researchers,

Host 1: policymakers. We all need to be

Host 2: We all need to be a part of this.

Host 1: part of shaping the future.

Host 2: Shaping the future.

Host 1: Of AI

Host 2: in healthcare.

Host 1: in healthcare.

Host 2: I couldn't agree more.

Host 1: The future isn't something that just happens to us.

Host 2: No, it's not. It's something we actively create.

Host 1: It's It's we Actively create it.

Host 2: And the choices we make today about AI

Host 1: Right.

Host 2: will have a profound impact

Host 1: on the kind of healthcare system

Host 2: that we build for tomorrow.

Host 1: we build for tomorrow.

Host 2: That's right.

Host 1: So as we wrap up this deep dive,

Host 2: Okay.

Host 1: I want to leave you with this thought.

Host 2: Right.

Host 1: With all the potential benefits and challenges

Host 2: We've discussed.

Host 1: we've discussed,

Host 2: Yeah.

Host 1: what role do you envision AI playing

Host 2: in your own healthcare journey

Host 1: in your own healthcare journey in the years to come?

Host 2: That's a great question.

Host 1: It's a question worth pondering,

Host 2: It is.

Host 1: and one that I hope will spark

Host 2: some insightful conversations.

Host 1: some insightful conversations.

Host 2: For sure.

Host 1: Thanks for joining us on this exploration

Host 2: Yeah, this has been great.

Host 1: of AI in healthcare.