Duane Boise presents a slide deck on how artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing medicine. To learn more, be sure to check out his blog on DuaneBoise.info.

1. HOW AI AND
MACHINE
LEARNING ARE
CHANGING
MEDICINE
DUANE BOISE PRESENTS

2. TECHNOLOGY HAS ALWAYS
brought changes to the field of medicine. It has
led to sterile techniques, new tools for procedures,
better medications, and even enhanced
communication between individuals hundreds of
miles apart. New technology continues to influence
medicine, and artificial intelligence is further
expanding the boundaries of what physicians can
do. From stroke to hearts, machine learning is
helping doctors diagnose more accurately and
helping patients have better outcomes.

3. Artificial intelligence can be applied
to electrocardiography, a widely available tool, to
aid clinicians in diagnosing heart conditions. The
machine uses the output of the ECG machine to
learn what abnormalities are present and bring
them to the awareness of the medical team. This is
done through the creation of algorithms, which are
essentially a set of rules to follow to reach a
conclusion.

4. One type of stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, can be
quickly diagnosed using artificial intelligence. Through
the development of algorithms, machines can quickly
analyze a CAT scan so doctors can quickly identify
and treat stroke. This will help save precious time in
treating this potentially fatal condition, and it will likely
save lives.
The field of radiology is rapidly incorporating artificial
intelligence into the practice. Radiologists are more
often taking courses that teach them how to utilize
machine learning in their practice to augment their
skills as diagnosticians. Together, artificial intelligence
and radiologists will have a much higher rate of
correct diagnoses and a much higher rate of positive
patient outcomes.

5. The goal of synthesizing the practice of
medicine with artificial intelligence is not to
replace doctors or nurses. Without the aspect of
humanity, patients would likely not have positive
outcomes, even with machines that provide
correct diagnoses and treatments with near
perfection. The primary goal is for medical
professionals to combine their knowledge with
the knowledge provided by artificial intelligence
to help save lives.

6. The field of medicine is, out of necessity, a
constantly changing one. As new technology is
innovated and new science is discovered, medical
professionals must be able to adapt to these
changes for their patients. Without this ability, there
is little point in practicing medicine. Artificial
intelligence has a great deal of promise in helping
patients, and many doctors are excited to use this
tool to further enhance their practice. When
properly used, artificial intelligence will revolutionize
the field of medicine.