Today’s Insights

• How AI could automate genomics research

• Deep learning enhances gait analysis for spinal deformity detection

• AI enhances early detection of pancreatic cysts

• World's first fully robotic double lung transplant

• Media Pick: Can AI catch what doctors miss? — TED talk

📰 NEWS

• How AI could automate genomics research: Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have shown that GPT-4 can help automate functional genomics - the study of what genes do and how they interact. After testing five different AI models, GPT-4 proved best, being 73% accurate in identifying gene functions and avoiding mistakes by refusing to name 87% of random gene sets. The team, led by Dr. Trey Ideker, created a web tool to help scientists use AI in their gene research, potentially saving hours of manual analysis time. While more research is needed, this study shows the potential of AI in advancing genomics and precision medicine.

• Deep learning enhances gait analysis for spinal deformity detection: Researchers at University of Tsukuba in Japan have developed a new deep learning method to diagnose adult spinal deformity (ASD) by analyzing walking patterns in videos. The method focuses on studying the rhythm and symmetry of body movements during walking, achieving a 71.43% accuracy rate - better than conventional methods at 66.30%. Testing was done on 81 patients, and the technology could enable quick, real-time diagnosis of ASD in clinical settings in the future.

🧬 MORE IN AI & HEALTHCARE

AI enhances early detection of pancreatic cysts

Researchers at Ohio State University are developing AI to improve pancreatic cancer detection through a "virtual biopsy" procedure that examines pancreatic cysts using mini probe-based laser optical cameras. Led by Dr. Somashekar Krishna, the team is developing an AI algorithm that can rapidly analyze endoscopic ultrasound videos to identify cancer risk factors in seconds rather than hours, potentially preventing unnecessary surgeries since about 50% of removed precancerous cysts likely wouldn't have progressed to cancer.

For patients identified with early-stage or precancerous conditions, Dr. Krishna has developed a minimally invasive alternative to the traditional Whipple procedure, using targeted heat through radiofrequency ablation to eliminate abnormal tissue while preserving the pancreas

World's first fully robotic double lung transplant

The world's first fully robotic double lung transplant took place at NYU Langone Health Center. The procedure was a minimally invasive surgery and aimed to reduce hospital stays as well as speed up recovery periods.

🎬 MEDIA PICK

Can AI catch what doctors miss? — TED talk by physician-scientist Eric Topol.