Unveiling AI's Transformative Role in Pediatric Diagnostics
In today’s episode of the WSPID Podcast, hosts Dr. Linny Phuong and Dr. Alicia Chang delve into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field of medicine, particularly in pediatric emergency care. They are joined by Dr. Sriram Ramgopal, Physician in Emergency Medicine at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, to discuss the current applications and future potential of AI in healthcare. This episode uses two case studies to illustrate the potential role of AI in aiding the diagnosis of conditions like UTIs and pneumonia, but also the ethical considerations and misconceptions surrounding AI in medicine. Don't miss these valuable insights into how AI is enhancing diagnostics and treatment in pediatrics. Highlights: AI is a broad term that encompasses various technologies.AI can enhance clinical decision-making hopefully will not replace doctors.AI can help identify at-risk patients in emergency settings.Ethical considerations are crucial in AI development.Bias in AI can perpetuate healthcare inequities.Collaboration with stakeholders is essential for successful AI implementation. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode, and make sure to share the show with your colleagues and peers. WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID). The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies. You can connect with WSPID on the following pages: www.wspid.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspid-world-society-for-pediatric-infectious-diseases/about/ www.facebook.com/WSPID www.twitter.com/WSPID