THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE: APPLICATIONS, BENEFITS, AND CHALLENGES
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https://doi.org/10.34218/IJCET_16_01_145Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare, Medical Diagnostics And Imaging, Personalized Medicine, Healthcare Data Privacy, Predictive Analytics In Patient CareAbstract
This article explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, examining its applications, benefits, challenges, and future directions. It discusses how AI enhances various aspects of healthcare, including diagnostics, personalized medicine, medical imaging, predictive analytics, and drug discovery. The article highlights AI's role in improving diagnostic accuracy, optimizing resource allocation, enhancing healthcare accessibility, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. Key benefits such as cost savings and improved efficiency are balanced against challenges including data privacy concerns, integration issues with existing infrastructure, potential biases in AI models, and ethical considerations. The article also delves into emerging AI technologies in healthcare and potential areas for further development, such as advanced natural language processing, AI-powered digital twins, and the integration of AI with IoT devices for continuous health monitoring. By providing a comprehensive overview of AI's current state and future potential in healthcare, this article contributes to the ongoing dialogue about leveraging AI to create more effective, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare systems while addressing the associated technical, ethical, and practical challenges.
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