Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare

A huge number of records are kept at healthcare institutions. Until fairly recently, the input was manual, and whenever large amounts of data had to be reviewed, it was a hugely time-consuming and error-prone task. But, it became even more troublesome the moment a patient was referred from one doctor to another. Viewing records was often difficult, making the entire treatment process unnecessarily time-consuming. Since the implementations of AI, we have made this process a lot easier. Records are now stored online, allowing health facilities to review information quickly and easily. This makes for a more efficient process for both the patient and the healthcare provider.

Apart from the fact that AI in healthcare saves a lot of time and costs, it has also made people themselves more involved in their own health. For example, take the Pathology Game we developed. This game allows players to train an artificial intelligence to recognise mutated cells. Through players' input into the game, the AI is trained so that it can eventually help pathologists make diagnoses faster and better. This initiative, in collaboration with Delft University of Technology and the Netherlands Cancer Institute, will enable us to quickly recognise cancer in people and offer appropriate and effective treatments.