12 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer - The World …
In October 2024, researchers announced the biggest breakthrough in cervical cancer treatment for two decades – in a trial at 32 medical centres in Brazil, India, Italy, Mexico, and the UK. Results from the INTERLACE trial showed that giving cervical cancer patients a short course of chemotherapy before starting the standard treatment reduced ...
A brief history of racism in healthcare | World Economic Forum
2020年7月23日 · The spirometer, a common medical device in use around the world today, also tells a story of racial difference. It measures lung capacity, and was used during the American Civil War to study the bodies of Union soldiers. Doctors incorrectly concluded Black soldiers had inferior bodies because white soldiers had a higher lung capacity.
How AI can transform patient care and treatment - The World …
2024年1月17日 · Once treatments become available, we need the right intelligence to optimize effectiveness and reduce the risk of adverse effects. AI algorithms can help us get there sooner by analysing large datasets, including genetic information and medical histories, to inform treatment plans that factor in predicted outcomes and potential treatment responses.
Here are 3 ways AI will change healthcare by 2030
2020年1月7日 · By 2030, AI will access multiple sources of data to reveal patterns in disease and aid treatment and care. Healthcare systems will be able to predict an individual's risk of certain diseases and suggest preventative measures. AI will help reduce waiting times for patients and improve efficiency in hospitals and health systems.
The gender health gap: It's more than a women’s issue. Here’s why
2024年2月21日 · Millions of women of all ages have no access to healthcare, treatment and support they need. Closing this 'gender health gap' would enable more women to join the workforce, potentially boosting the global economy by $1 trillion. A new World Economic Forum and McKinsey Health Institute report highlights the vital need to strive for gender parity ...
Technology can revolutionize cancer care. 6 experts explain how
2022年2月3日 · This World Cancer Day we asked leading experts how technological advances will shape and improve the future of cancer care. In 2019, there were approximately 23.6 million new cancer cases and 10 million cancer deaths globally, which represents a 26.3% increase in new cases and a 20.9% increase in fatalities compared with 2010. Furthermore ...
Healthcare systems and how they work | World Economic Forum
2020年10月9日 · Let’s take a closer look at the four key types of healthcare systems and how they aim to meet the medical needs of populations. They are known as the Beveridge Model, the Bismarck Model, the National Health Insurance Model, and the Out-of-Pocket Model. The Beveridge Model. In this system healthcare provision is funded by direct income tax ...
Why is women’s healthcare globally so often overlooked?
2023年1月2日 · This gender bias in medicine puts women at risk. There’s a sizeable gap in the understanding of what we know about the female body. Even some 30 years later, the scales remain out of balance. For example, as shared in Harvard Health, 70% of those affected by chronic pain conditions are women, whereas 80% of pain research is conducted on males.
AI can make healthcare more accurate, accessible, and sustainable
2023年6月21日 · AI algorithms can catalyse the rapid analysis of health data, leading to precise diagnoses and timely interventions. Predictive models powered by AI can detect patterns and trends, aiding disease prevention and personalized treatment plans. However, prioritizing privacy and security are essential. All AI/machine learning solutions must uphold ...
How biotech can revolutionize healthcare for the future | World ...
2022年11月3日 · For example, biotechnology in healthcare has maximized effectiveness by increasing medical personalization and individually designed treatments. In this direction, pairing biotech with AI and big data will help digest the complex data generated by the healthcare industry – unlocking deeper and richer patterns for treatment.