Digital Health Frontier
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — Several life-threatening diseases have a major genetic component but gene testing for these conditions remains out of reach for many patients because current clinical guidelines don’t recommend the test. Why not?
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — Critics have questioned the objectivity of medical journal editors and peer reviewers, asking whether these “watchers” are preventing the best innovations from reaching professional readers.
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — The research strongly suggests that it’s time to rethink our nutritional choices and urge patients to do likewise.
By John Halamka, Paul Cerrato, and Nneka Comfere — Among the medical specialties, dermatology has witnessed some of the most promising AI applications in recent years.
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — Mayo Clinic Platform has developed tools that enable users to find new diagnostic and treatment solutions.
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — With a growing shortage of clinicians and an aging population, more patients are seeking self-care information. But navigating the available AI tools remains a challenge even for the most internet savvy.
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — It may sound counterintuitive, but the evidence indicates slowing down can help.
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato— AI-based algorithms have a place in the emergency department, but clinicians still need to separate signal from noise.
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — Many hospitals are purchasing the latest AI algorithms to streamline operations and improve clinical care. But few of these models are being fully vetted for accuracy, bias, and transparency.
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — Healthcare professionals rely heavily on their clinical experience, supplemented by what they read in the medical literature. Several developers are trying to add AI algorithms into the mix.
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — Are chatbots making clinicians lazy, or convincing us to place too much confidence in their diagnostic prowess?
By John Halamka and Paul Cerrato — There are many environmental factors that influence our risk of disease, and so many interactions among these factors. The right AI tools can help untangle the knots.