By Nilesh Jahagirdar Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been prevalent in almost every business sector. However, in recent years, technology has burst into the healthcare landscape, propelling innovations and showcasing the potential to support medical practitioners and patients. From early disease diagnosis, drug discovery and trials, and precision in patient monitoring to self-care, AI algorithms have augmented the expertise of healthcare providers. According to the stats – AI expenditure in India is estimated to reach $11.78 bn by 2025, expected to add $1 trillion to the Indian economy by 2035. The new-age technology is dominating the healthcare industry so much that it's being referred to as the new nervous system.

We are surrounded by AI in our daily life whether it is the'Siri', 'Alexa', or the Google search engine. We have certainly come a long way from the'Turing test' in the 1950s, wherein the intelligent behaviour of computers was conceptualized leading to the present-day AI. The use of AI in Medicine (AIM) gained traction in the past decade and has met with both excitement in the scope of its use and also trepidation fearing the loss of the human element in the Art and Science of Medicine. Similar, to various subfields of Medicine the AI has its subfields of Machine learning (ML), Deep learning (DL) with Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision (CV). The use of AI in healthcare was slow to take off when compared to the non-medical commercial applications.

With the onset of the internet, websites and mobile apps, technology plays a huge role in aiding weight loss and staying fit. When it comes to losing weight, choosing which program is best for you and your body can be challenging. There is no one-size-fits-all diet or weight loss program, and most aren't explicitly tailored to you. Artificial Intelligence will be the future of weight loss and, more importantly, a more effective means of losing weight. Traditional weight-loss programs are flawed. Mainstream weight loss programs are created for a general demographic rather than for specific individuals, albeit with some modifications.

AI has the potential to transform multiple aspects of patient care, administrative processes, payments and pharmaceutical organizations. There are several research studies suggesting that AI can perform equal to or even better than humans at key healthcare tasks, such as diagnosis avoiding some simple human errors. Presently, algorithms are already outperforming in radiology at detecting malignant tumours and helping researchers how to construct cohorts for costly clinical trials. The complexity of the disease and disease management means there is a high chance that arti1cial intelligence (AI) will increasingly be applied in the field. Multiple AI is already being employed by the payees as well as the providers of care, and life sciences companies.

By Gaurav Singh The technology has been evolving at a breaking-neck speed and has transformed how consumers interact with brands. Artificial intelligence is being actively used to streamline processes. In addition to chat, conversational AI and voice-activated chatbots powered by AI are emerging as alternate support systems that can simplify the complexities of human speech. Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques that allow machines to learn with minimal human supervision have emerged due to the exponential rise in computing power and data storage. Conversational AI (artificial intelligence) refers to systems that can "communicate" with humans, such as virtual assistants and chatbots (e.g., answer questions).

AI can analyze large amounts of data in order to identify patterns and hidden correlations, which would otherwise take humans considerably longer to comprehend and decipher. It can also be fed with a wide range of variables, which gives the engine more flexibility in its analysis. AI is revolutionising the overall healthcare landscape Automating healthcare is then, perhaps, a result of this changing healthcare landscape and the growing use and rapid adoption of technology. The healthcare sector is experiencing a dramatic shift in how goods and services are delivered. There are several driving factors in this transition, including a shift away from treating shorter episodes of illness towards a greater focus on long-term wellness and prevention. In addition consumers and patients alike show the deviation from and changing expectations.

Dr Rama Joshi The incidence of cancer is rising steadily globally as well as in our country. Around 13 lakh new cancer cases were diagnosed in India in 2020 as per ICMR. Cancer not only impacts the person's health but also has social psychological and economical implications. The word cancer is used to define a collection of diseases that share one unique characteristic – the uncontrolled growth of cells having the potential to spread to other parts of the body. Its site of origin defines the primary cancer and affects all age groups.

The expectations are at a tipping point as consumers are comparing healthcare against experiences in other verticals such as e-commerce, food tech, finance, entertainment etc. At the moment, consumers are non-satiated and unhappy with the experiences and financial outcomes in healthcare. Technology has emerged to be an essential transformation component for the sector as it will bring in the much-required abundance in the healthcare market which has a chronic shortage of resources. As we inch towards 2022, the digital healthcare segment will grow at a significant pace and might witness the following trends- Mature digital building blocks The core digital building blocks are getting mature and this is fuelling the transformation process of the sector. It includes superior connectivity and bandwidth, cheap computing and storage in the cloud, powerful smartphones and devices etc.

By Pradeep Kolankari, Senior Director, Medical Devices and Healthcare, Capgemini At a hospital in Wuhan in China, robots and IoT devices were used to check patients' temperatures, as well as monitor their heart rates and sugar levels through a smart bracelet worn by patients. They also cleaned and disinfected the area, apart from providing food and medicines to patients. Best of all, they even entertained patients with some dance moves. Welcome to the age of the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare! Globally, the healthcare landscape is stretched.