Role of artificial intelligence in health sector: review of literature
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20261451Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Personalised medicine, Benefits, Ethical issues, Challenges, Health sectorAbstract
Artificial Intelligence will play a significant role in various health sectors in near future. AI technologies like machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing and robotics help to analyse large and complex datasets. This analysis leads to early disease detection, personalised treatment and predictive risk assessment. AI supports public health efforts by predicting outbreak, monitoring health parameters and allocating resources. Despite its benefits and challenges, integrating AI into healthcare system remains crucial. This paper explores Evolution of AI in healthcare, the technologies involved, its benefits, challenges and ethical considerations and future prospects.
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