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Charting the Future of Healthcare: New Book on AI Brings Insight and Inspiration

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of healthcare and health systems, and it’s happening faster than many realize. From helping early disease detection to drug development and hospital operations, or improving research and academics, AI is transforming the way health systems operate now or transition to the future. If you’re curious about how AI…

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Celebrating the Healers: A Tribute on Doctors’ Day

Honoring Our Everyday Heroes: Reflecting on the Significance of Doctors’ Day March 30, 2024 – On Doctors’ Day, we come together to celebrate and honor the remarkable individuals who dedicate their lives to healing others. It’s a day set aside to recognize the unwavering commitment, compassion, and resilience of doctors around the world. From the…

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Impact of AI on Medical Practice and Patient Outcomes

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve medical practice and patient outcomes in a number of ways: However, it is important to note that the use of AI in medical practice is still in its early stages and there are risks and challenges associated with its use, such as data security and privacy concerns,…

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Healthcare, technology and jobs of the future

Emerging Technologies and Impact on jobs and skills needed Healthcare technology is an industry that has been growing rapidly in recent years, and the demand for qualified professionals in this field is only expected to increase in the coming years. If you are a young graduate looking to embark on a career in healthcare technology,…

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AI and new skills required for the future

The advent of AI, particularly Generative AI, GPT, and other emerging innovations, has a profound impact on education, academic programs, and future career options, with significant implications in the domain of healthcare. Here are several ways these technologies are reshaping the landscape: Need for New Education Skills Data Literacy: Understanding and interpreting data has become…

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The Doctor Brain Drain Challenge faced by Pakistan and India

The brain drain of doctors is a significant problem that occurs when doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals emigrate from developing or underdeveloped countries to developed countries in search of better opportunities, higher salaries, and better working conditions. According to the latest data available from the World Bank, India had 1.38 doctors per 1,000 people…

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Precision Health Intelligence – Canada’s opportunity for innovation of global significance

February 4, 2021 marks World Cancer Day. In Canada, the Cancer incidence rates across the country vary because of varying risk factors (including risk behaviours) and early detection practices. According to Canadian Cancer Society, Lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer are the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer in Canada (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). Across…

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