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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can help bring back the joy of practicing medicine.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI has the potential to improve diagnosis and treatment in healthcare, moving beyond just drug discovery.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI is expected to drastically change healthcare in the next 10 to 15 years, although the overall experience may remain similar.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI tools have been FDA-cleared and are already augmenting radiologists in tasks like diabetic retinopathy diagnosis.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can analyze medical images, but establishing a reliable ground truth for diagnoses can be challenging due to differing opinions among experts.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can help create a new gold standard in medical diagnosis by providing consistent results where human experts may disagree.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can leverage sound to detect diseases like tuberculosis from coughs, providing a cost-effective diagnostic tool.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can accurately diagnose conditions like tuberculosis from recorded coughs.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI's algorithms can have false positives and negatives, so it's crucial to balance sensitivity and specificity in medical applications.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can help improve healthcare delivery by screening populations in areas with limited access to medical professionals, as demonstrated in Thailand.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can reveal insights from tissue samples without the need for staining, preserving the sample for future tests.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can bridge different scientific modalities, enhancing our understanding of diseases like cancer by integrating imaging, genomics, and other data, and can help integrate sleep data with cardiovascular health and oncology to prevent cancer, which is challenging in traditional healthcare systems.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can assist in diagnosing complex conditions like triple-negative breast cancer by providing deeper insights at the cellular level.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can analyze various data sources, including lifestyle factors, to provide a more holistic view of health.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

The concept of a digital twin in healthcare can simulate individuals to assess the impact of various interventions, aiding both personal health and pharmaceutical research.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

Digital twins can assist the pharmaceutical industry by creating virtual cohorts for clinical trials, reducing the need for large participant numbers while still ensuring safety and efficacy.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

Privacy concerns about health data vary globally; in Europe, there's a strong desire for data sovereignty, while in other regions, people are more willing to share data for research benefits.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

To ensure that health research benefits the communities where data originates, accountability is crucial, preventing exploitation of data from one region for the benefit of another.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

Patients often seek information online due to long wait times for physicians, and while self-diagnosis is common, it's important to avoid playing doctor without professional guidance.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

Google aims to provide helpful information without making diagnoses, using large language models to offer potential conditions based on symptoms while advising users to consult a doctor.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

The AMIE project explores how large language models can engage in diagnostic conversations, asking the right questions like a physician would during patient interactions.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI is being developed to augment physicians' capabilities, addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals and ensuring that more people receive necessary medical care.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI can adapt its communication style to different audiences, demonstrating empathy and effectively engaging with users of various ages and backgrounds.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

While AI can assist in many areas of healthcare, physical examinations still require human physicians, as technology cannot yet fully replicate the nuances of human interaction.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI is seen as a tool to alleviate the burdens placed on physicians by digital systems, aiming to restore the joy of practicing medicine and reduce burnout in the profession.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI's role in healthcare is to enhance the patient-doctor relationship rather than replace it, ensuring that technology complements human care rather than disrupts it.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare access globally, but it is important to approach changes cautiously and not expect overnight transformations.

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Joelle Barral

05/09/25

@ Google DeepMind

Large language models can significantly improve healthcare by providing access to a wealth of knowledge, potentially changing the way rare conditions are treated.

AI and the Future of Health with Joelle Barral

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