Artificial intelligence in medical science: a review

Ir J Med Sci. 2024 Jun;193(3):1419-1429. doi: 10.1007/s11845-023-03570-9. Epub 2023 Nov 12.

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technique to make intelligent machines, mainly by using smart computer programs. It is based on a statistical analysis of data or machine learning. Using machine learning, software algorithms are designed according to the desired application. These techniques are found to have the potential for advancement in the medical field by generating new and significant perceptions from the data generated using various types of healthcare tests. Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is of two types: virtual and physical. The virtual part decides the treatment using electronic health record systems using various sensors whereas the physical part assists robots to perform surgeries, implants, replacement of various organs, elderly care, etc. Using AI, a machine can examine various kinds of health care test reports in one go which could save the time, money, and increase the chances of the patient to be treated without any hassles. At present, artificial intelligence (AI) is used while deciding the treatment, and medications using various tools which could analyze X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and any other data. During the COVID pandemic, there was a huge/massive demand for AI-supported technologies and many of those were created during that time. This study is focused on various applications of AI in healthcare.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence (AI); Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR); Computer vision; Deep learning; MYCIN; Machine learning.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence*
  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Machine Learning