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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Ophthalmology

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Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence solutions have shown powerful diagnostic performances, especially to interpret and analyze medical images and identify pathological lesions. In ophthalmology, deep learning and machine learning are being used to identify diseases, study images, make accurate intraocular lens calculations, and improve surgical outcomes. Early detection of eye problems is critical as …

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Artificial Intelligence and Cardiology

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According to WHO’s latest reports, with approximately 17.9 million deaths every year, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in adults. This disease group affects the heart and blood vessels and causes coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and rheumatic heart disease. Transformative AI technologies have been applied in cardiovascular in many areas, such …

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Snake Robots in the Oil and Gas Industry

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Digital innovations are inevitable to reduce environmental footprint, ensure safety, and reduce costs. The use of robotics to automate the oil and gas industry is a great way to increase productivity and make operations more efficient. Many Oil and Gas assets are located in highly inaccessible places either deep underground or deep underwater which are …

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Drone Application for Warehouse Inventory Management

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Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are revolutionizing a wide range of industries. But despite high profile instances like the military, the adoption rate is still in the infancy in many areas. This situation is rapidly changing, and a prime example is the innovative use of drones in the warehouse and supply chain logistics. Estimates …

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AI & Augmented Reality enabled Medical Proctoring

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Medical proctoring is an objective assessment of a practitioner’s clinical competence by a ‘proctor’ or a ‘supervisor’ belonging to the medical staff. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) defines proctoring as an objective evaluation of a physician’s clinical competence by a proctor who represents and is responsible for, the medical staff. AAFP categorizes proctoring …

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Rise of Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS)

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In recent years, Robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) has soared in popularity largely due to its easy-to-use nature and the accessibility that it provides to small businesses looking to automate their processes. What is Robotics-as-a-Service? Similar to Software as a Service or Platform as a Service, Robotics-as-a-service is essentially a cloud based robotic rental system that aims to …

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3D Printing With Graphene: Wonder Material or Flashy Gimmick?

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Graphene, the sheet-form carbon allotrope, long heralded as a wonder material since its unambiguous discovery in 2004, is characterized by its high strength to weight ratio, corrosion resistance, excellent conductivity, and scratch-resistant qualities. As such, the material is perfect for applications in various electronic devices, including energy storage cells and sensors. This begs the question: …

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3D Printing in Ophthalmology – From Optical Coherence Tomography to Bioprinting a Human Cornea

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3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has penetrated virtually every industry in existence today. Despite its very mechanical and industrial roots, the technology is also rampant in almost all aspects of the medical sector. Ophthalmology, which relates to the treatment of eye disorders, is no exception to this. We’ve seen everything from 3D printed corrective lenses …

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Artificial Intelligence in Nephrology – From Non-Invasive Detection to Predictive Dialysis

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Kidney disease is a severe health condition that results in high morbidity and economic burden. According to a report by Lancet, since 1990, chronic kidney diseases have increased by 29.3%, and in 2017, the global burden reached around 9.1%, which is about 700 million cases. Kidney disease varies from person to person in terms of …

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