Stroke patients use artificial intelligence to ensure full therapeutic benefit

Results from a randomized controlled trial published this week in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke demonstrate that stroke survivors were twice as likely to take anti-blood clot treatment (anticoagulants) when using an artificial intelligence (AI) platform than patients receiving treatment as usual. The AI platform (AiCure, New York, NY) uses software algorithms on smartphones to automatically confirm patient identity, the medication, and medication ingestion. In addition, patients receive automated reminders and precise dosing instructions. Real-time data were available for review by health care workers. Early detection of nonadherence allowed for immediate follow up and ensured patients stayed on track in the intervention group.