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Ever wished you had a twin to tackle life's challenges? 👯♂️ Someone who’s on the same page with you but sees past the many oversights and biases we all have about specific life situations; someone who can zoom out from the narrow moment and tell you where to go because they have already been there? 🧭 Well, the health AI world has its own version of this superhero duo: Digital Twins (DTs). 🦸♂️🦸♀️ Imagine a digital doppelgänger of yourself, but instead of swapping places and confusing your friends, this twin is a high-tech replica of your body, packed with relevant data about your health. And no, it’s not just your steps or sleeping hours or HRV, but much more precise physiological information that would allow – among other things – physicians to test treatments on your digital stunt double before trying them on the real you. 🧪👨⚕️ • Would the meds help? 💊 It’ll be a lot clearer before you need to pop that pill. • Side effects? 😣 You’ll know beforehand. • How might you look if you tweaked your lifestyle, for example, eat less X and more Y, and ditch smoking? 🥑🚬Wow, dayyum, look at youuu! 😘 Newborn motivation. So, what exactly are Digital Twins? 🤔 Picture your health as a super complicated video game. 🎮 Your digital twin is like the ultimate character, updated in real-time with all your health data – from blood pressure to hormone levels. 📊🩸 In fact, Digital Twins can be created to replicate anything, not just humans. They’ve been used in various industries for a while - manufacturing, aerospace, urban planning… 🏭✈️🌆 It’s just that in healthcare, the technology is taking its baby steps. Why should we care anyway? Think about the healthcare challenges we face: • 🔮 Predicting chronic and acute illnesses so we can address them before they happen, • 👨🔬 Personalizing treatments so, for starters, you wouldn’t get that one-pill-for-all type of drug that was first studied only on men, in the 1990s… , or • Avoiding those endless trial-and-error medication routines - when you're already on a cocktail of meds 🍸💊💊💊, to name a few… Properly trained and highly validated Digital Twins could simulate our health journeys, predicting how we’d respond to different interventions. 🤖 But, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Creating these digital counterparts involves wrangling huge amounts of data (real structured data, not “health information”) and ensuring privacy, not to mention the sheer complexity of replicating a living human. Yet, the prospect is undeniable. 💫 --- This post is part of the series on Digital Twins in Healthcare & Health AI Product Development, authored and reviewed by Paula Salme Sandrak and Ghaith Sankari. ✍️ As product developers focusing on health AI, we understand the potential as well as the obstacles in developing health AI products. We will be publishing on a number of exciting topics to explore these opportunities and challenges over the coming weeks and months. 📅✨ Photo Credits: Yulia Matvienko

How do you feel about the emerging role of AI in healthcare?  In honor of #HeartMonth, a national Cleveland Clinic survey found that 3/5 Americans believe AI will lead to better heart care. However, some folks are still leery about how they’ll use AI when it comes to their health.     Samir Kapadia, M.D., chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic sought out to better understand how people feel about emerging tools like AI and if their health is benefiting from technologies that are already on the market, such as wearable devices.     Findings concluded that most people who utilize some health monitoring technology, have experiencing significant physical and mental benefits, are exercising more regularly, improving their eating habits and are more intentional about finding time to de-stress and relax.     So how does this relate to Employers and Employer Solutions? Employees who are heart-healthy have better morale, miss work less, and are more productive.     Employers can help employees maintain their heart health through wellness programs that promote healthy habits, like utilizing health monitoring devices, and by offering comprehensive benefits like a Cardiac Center of Excellence (COE) to ensure equitable access to care, the care employees deserve.    Our Cardiac COE program has been providing employees and covered dependents access to Cleveland Clinic’s unparalleled heart care for 12 years. Cleveland Clinic is nationally ranked for its heart care and recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care.    To learn more about the Cardiac COE and how it can benefit your employees over time, visit our website https://cle.clinic/3Qs6VjE #ClevelandClinic #CardiacCare #Employers #HealthCare #benefits #cardiac #cleclinicemployers  #CardiacCOE #COE #cleclinic #cleclinicemployersolutions 

How do you feel about the emerging role of AI in healthcare?  In honor of #HeartMonth, a national Cleveland Clinic survey found that 3/5 Americans believe AI will lead to better heart care. However, some folks are still leery about how they’ll use AI when it comes to their health.     Samir Kapadia, M.D., chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic sought out to better understand how people feel about emerging tools like AI and if their health is benefiting from technologies that are already on the market, such as wearable devices.     Findings concluded that most people who utilize some health monitoring technology, have experiencing significant physical and mental benefits, are exercising more regularly, improving their eating habits and are more intentional about finding time to de-stress and relax.     So how does this relate to Employers and Employer Solutions? Employees who are heart-healthy have better morale, miss work less, and are more productive.     Employers can help employees maintain their heart health through wellness programs that promote healthy habits, like utilizing health monitoring devices, and by offering comprehensive benefits like a Cardiac Center of Excellence (COE) to ensure equitable access to care, the care employees deserve.    Our Cardiac COE program has been providing employees and covered dependents access to Cleveland Clinic’s unparalleled heart care for 12 years. Cleveland Clinic is nationally ranked for its heart care and recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care.    To learn more about the Cardiac COE and how it can benefit your employees over time, visit our website https://cle.clinic/3b4Xw27   Remember, a healthier employee is a happy employee. #ClevelandClinic #CardiacCare #Employers #HealthCare #benefits #cardiac #cleclinicemployers  #CardiacCOE #COE #cleclinic #cleclinicemployersolutions 

𝐀 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 – 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧? Another piece in our "Radical Fridays" series: As we explore new technological advances, there's potential for these innovations to greatly enhance our health by identifying risks related to our behavior. However, this promising future might also bring unintended negative effects for some people. Rich individuals, among others, are exploring ways to extend their lives through carefully chosen diets, specific medications, and intense exercise routines. Additionally, we're on the verge of breakthroughs in predictive medicine, like electrocardiograms that foresee heart irregularities and digital stethoscopes that can predict future health issues. The concept of "digital twins" is being developed, incorporating vast amounts of medical and health data, along with non-health factors like socioeconomic status, living conditions, and lifestyle choices. This is further enriched by environmental data, such as air quality, and detailed metrics from wearable technology monitoring our sleep, movement, and even how we walk. This surge in data and advice will inevitably increase the demand on health systems, potentially leading to an overload due to the volume of false positive results. This challenge must not be overlooked, and plans for expanding healthcare capacity are essential. Moreover, there's a need to rethink how doctors handle these alerts and the legal implications involved. Questions arise, such as who is accountable for a late-night alert about a serious heart condition when the responsible cardiologist is unavailable. This situation could lead to two undesirable outcomes: the over-medicalization of everyday life, where people are bombarded with health recommendations, and a potentially more serious issue where individuals might start ignoring these health nudges altogether. Ignoring health advice could be the worst outcome. A more effective approach would involve leveraging behavioural science to motivate and empower individuals to take proactive control of their health in meaningful ways. This is a place where it is critical to be radical. - Charles Alessi #radicalhealth #medtech #healthtransformation #digitaltransformation

This week's piece for the Radical Health Festival Helsinki evolves around my thoughts about how the technological advances in healthcare can not only bring advantages but also could have unintended negative effects on our lives. I invite you to share your thoughts and perspectives on this topic. Do you believe that the current trajectory of technological advancement in healthcare is motivating individuals to manage their health in the right way? How can we ensure that these technologies bring about the positive change we hope to see in healthcare, without sidelining the essential human elements of care and equity? #radicalhealth #healthtech #digitaltransformation

How do you feel about the emerging role of AI in healthcare?  In honor of #HeartMonth, a national Cleveland Clinic survey found that 3/5 Americans believe AI will lead to better heart care. However, some folks are still leery about how they’ll use AI when it comes to their health.     Samir Kapadia, M.D., chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic sought out to better understand how people feel about emerging tools like AI and if their health is benefiting from technologies that are already on the market, such as wearable devices.     Findings concluded that most people who utilize some health monitoring technology, have experiencing significant physical and mental benefits, are exercising more regularly, improving their eating habits and are more intentional about finding time to de-stress and relax.     So how does this relate to Employers and Employer Solutions? Employees who are heart-healthy have better morale, miss work less, and are more productive.     Employers can help employees maintain their heart health through wellness programs that promote healthy habits, like utilizing health monitoring devices, and by offering comprehensive benefits like a Cardiac Center of Excellence (COE) to ensure equitable access to care, the care employees deserve.    Our Cardiac COE program has been providing employees and covered dependents access to Cleveland Clinic’s unparalleled heart care for 12 years. Cleveland Clinic is nationally ranked for its heart care and recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care.    To learn more about the Cardiac COE and how it can benefit your employees over time, visit our website https://cle.clinic/3b4Xw27   Remember, a healthy employee is a happy employee. #ClevelandClinic #CardiacCare #Employers #HealthCare #benefits #cardiac #cleclinicemployers  #CardiacCOE #COE #cleclinic #cleclinicemployersolutions 

AI is transforming health care by driving behavior change and improving patient outcomes, particularly in managing chronic conditions and enhancing preventive care. This insightful TIME article explores how AI technologies are revolutionizing patient care, a goal shared by AccurKardia. Learn more about the potential of AI in health care: https://lnkd.in/e5HRYTzT At AccurKardia, we’re leveraging technology to advance diagnostics in cardiology and beyond, enabling earlier detection and better management of diseases. #HealthTech #AI #Innovation #BetterOutcomesatHeart #MedTech

There are two types of people in this world: ☀️The ones who spent last weekend in the sun, catching up on their vitamin D. 📲The ones who spent their weekends in front of a screen, catching up on their healthtech news. Pigeon likes to think we serve both equally well*, but if you’re in the ‘sun, vitamins, outdoors’ camp... ...why not catch up with our roundup of the best stories of the week, including….👇 🧓 Heriot-Watt University’s Professor Alan Gow champions healthtech’s role in rethinking ageing 🦄 Kai Nicol-Schwarz quizzes healthtech unicorn Kry on profitability and generative AI 😰  ieso and NIHR BioResource’s latest study puts AI in the driving seat of anti-anxiety therapy 🩺  Kathrin F. profiles Ada Health’s activities in women’s health 📲 The LA Times explores CyberMDCare and Smart Urgent Care Center’s collaboration on remote monitoring for emergency care 🦀 James Tapper looks at the AI sparking an uptick in cancer detection rates 🤖 The Technical University of Munich tests the diagnostic capabilities of LLMs 🚎 Jathan Sadowski questions the value of the AI health coach 📸  Melbourne Sexual Health Centre wants to use your selfies to detect STIs Pods from… 🔊The Healthtech Pigeon Podcast with Jessica, James and ieso’s Clare Palmer, PhD 🔊 The Health Foundation Podcast looks at Health after a general election 🔊 The UKTN Podcast explores the dawn of personalised health 🔊 Advancing Health examines clinicians’ cognitive load and how to manage it. Catch up on all the best stories, pods, jobs and events at healthtech pigeon dot com (link in the comments) *Or, if you’re all caught up, just feel smug and enjoy some cartoons. #healthtechpigeon #healthtech #digitalhealth  

Lean Digital: How Tracking Feeds Into Behaviour Change for Weight Loss This article is part of a series on today’s philosophies regarding weight change and how digital interventions can help. In this article, we’ll look at the contribution of tracking. The article looks at standards, making sure data meets a useful need, and some particular applications of tracking to metabolic control and diet. Finding Meaning in Data Device manufacturers are finding more and more things to track. While some people love measurements such as steps taken through the day, and there’s even a site called Quantified Self exploiting this fad, most people don’t care about data unless they see a direct tie to improvements in their lifestyle. Furthermore, the measurements from devices are not always trustworthy. Read the rest of the article here https://buff.ly/3QrzEa4 👈 Visit our website https://buff.ly/3RB8X3L 👈 😄 Watch The Impact of Preventable Disease on Enterprises. https://buff.ly/43DgkdQ 👈 Pre-register here: https://buff.ly/3NzDfAZ 👈 Follow Us on LinkedIn https://buff.ly/48mdZah 👈 #Thier, #Health, #MentalHealth, #Technology #DigitalHealth #Obesity #Diabetes #AI #HealthInsurance

Can AI help health move from reactive to proactive care? A Neko Health scan costs $299 and one hour of your time to be able to calculate millions” of datapoints that help determine your state of health across a range of cardiovascular, metabolic, and other conditions. It will be interesting to see how many people feel open to trusting AI to take their data and the potential legal implications of the predictions it makes based on it. If these issues (and many more) can be overcome, then this could be the most exciting application of AI to date.