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New Trends in Innovative Technologies Applying Artificial Intelligence to Urinary Diseases
Jin Kyu Oh1, Jun Young Lee2, Sung-Jong Eun3
1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea.
International Neurourology Journal
|January 4, 2023
Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances medical services, particularly in personal healthcare and diagnostic imaging for urinary diseases. This review explores AI applications, current trends, and future research directions in urology.
Area of Science:
- Medical technology
- Artificial intelligence in healthcare
- Urology
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into diverse medical fields, including robotics, disease diagnosis, personalized treatment, and healthcare.
- Medical AI research primarily focuses on diagnosis, prediction, treatment, and management to support patient care.
- Key application areas for AI in medicine include personal healthcare and diagnostic imaging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in managing urinary diseases.
- To discuss the current trends and future prospects of AI research within urology.
- To highlight AI's role in personal healthcare and diagnostic imaging for urological conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of AI applications in urology.
- Analysis of current research trends in medical AI.
- Discussion of future perspectives and potential advancements.
Main Results:
- AI is significantly utilized in personal healthcare, notably in urination monitoring systems.
- AI demonstrates considerable application in diagnostic imaging for urological conditions such as ureteral stricture and urolithiasis.
- Substantial investment is directed towards AI development in urology.
Conclusions:
- AI offers transformative potential in diagnosing and managing urinary diseases.
- Continued research and development in AI for urology are expected to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
- AI applications in personal healthcare and diagnostic imaging are pivotal for the future of urological care.
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