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Inici del programa AI4ALL, intel·ligència artificial aplicada a la indústria
El 13 de setembre es va inaugurar la quarta edició del Programa AI4ALL amb l’objectiu d’incorporar encara més la intel·ligència artificial a la indústria catalana. El programa està organitzat conjuntament pel Parc de Recerca de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), l’Institut d’Investigació en Intel·ligència Artificial del CSIC, el Centre de Visió per Computador i l’Escola d’Enginyeria de la UAB.… Read more
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La recepta, del paper a l’era digital
En els darrers anys els ministeris de Salut de la majoria de països europeus han fet un gran esforç per digitalitzar el sistema de dispensació de medicaments. Així, tot posant l’usuari al centre s’ha treballat per augmentar i millorar la seguretat en la dispensació, l’autonomia del pacient, la relació amb els sanitaris i l’observança en el tractament.… Read more
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European Parliament examines the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare
A recently published Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) study examines the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. It explores applications, risks, and ethical and social impacts in the context of the EU member states.
This study offers an overview of how AI can benefit future healthcare, but at the same time it identifies and clarifies the main clinical, social and ethical risks posed by AI in healthcare.… Read more
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Ciberseguridad en la oficina de farmacia
La ciberseguridad es una asignatura pendiente en muchas oficinas de farmacia. La falta de recursos y conocimientos propicia vulnerabilidades que pueden ser fatales a corto y largo plazo. Por esta razón, colaboré con la redacción del artículo Ciberseguridad en el día a día de una oficina de farmacia, publicado en el Blog del Club de la Farmacia.… Read more
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Application of deep learning-based automated pain assessment in critically ill patients
A recent study published in Frontiers in Medicine established the deep learning-based pain classifier based on facial expression focusing on the area nearby eyebrow. The accuracy to detect tense/grimacing and grimacing were ~80 and 90%, respectively. This study, entitled ‘Deep Learning-Based Pain Classifier Based on the Facial Expression in Critically Ill Patients‘, indicates a real-world application of AI-based pain assessment based on the facial expression in ICU.… Read more
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An artificial intelligence solution to alleviate the shortage of drugs
In recent years, the global shortage of drugs has increased. Furthermore, this crisis has reached an alarming level during the COVID-19 crisis. According to the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP), close to 200 drugs are currently on the drug shortage list in the U.S. In Europe, drug shortages increased in 65% of pharmacies, according to the results of the survey carried out by the European Pharmaceutical Group (PGEU).… Read more
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Blockchain improves drug supply chain security
In recent years, Western countries have tried to digitise dispensing drugs. In any case, a significant percentage of the prescriptions issued by private doctors are on paper. Furthermore, in countries like Spain, many public health doctors are still reluctant to use electronic prescriptions.
This causes serious problems. There is a high percentage of counterfeit prescriptions that cannot be verified by pharmacists.… Read more
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AI and pharma cold chain
In the coming years, we will see an increase in the distribution of biological medicines. This new situation will cause the transformation of the cold chain of the pharmaceutical supply chain. However, Artificial Intelligence will play a key role in the development of the cold chain. Furthermore, in conjunction with machine learning and predictive analytics, AI transformation goes much deeper than smarter search functions.… Read more
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The role of AI in Pharma distribution companies
Pharmaceutical distribution companies are moving towards implementing artificial intelligence (AI) to gain efficiency. Now, in 2021, AI can provide pharmacy sales activities, competitor prices and their margins, sociodemographic information, location, etc.
Unlike other technologies, AI helps to better understand the characteristics of each pharmacy.
AI would help distribution companies to evolve from marketing with personalisation to hyper personalisation.… Read more
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European pharmaceutical strategy goes through data science
On 25 November 2020, the European Commission published its Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe, which aims to create a futureproof regulatory framework and to support industry in promoting research and new technologies.
This strategy will be based on 4 pillars:
· Ensuring access to affordable drugs for patients, and addressing unmet medical needs.
· Supporting the competitiveness, innovation and sustainability of the EU pharmaceutical industry and the development of high quality, safe, effective and greener medicines.… Read more
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