Tag: healthcare

Machine Learning & Data Science

MHCAttnNet: Predicting MHC-Peptide Bindings for MHC Alleles Classes I and II Using an Attention-Based Deep Neural Model

This new deep learning model, MHCAttnNet, uses Bi-LSTMs to predict the MHC-peptide binding more accurately than existing methods.

AI Industry

Grandma’s Robot: How AI Is Revolutionizing Elder Care

By 2050 almost one-in-four humans will be aged 60 years and older, double today’s share. Moreover, the number of people aged 80 years and older will quadruple. This demographic shift is opening new vistas for AI technologies in elders’ daily healthcare management, and as a useful tool for healthcare professionals and institutions treating seniors.

AI

2018 in Review: 10 AI Failures

Last December Synced compiled its first “Artificial Intelligence Failures” recap of AI gaffes from the previous year. AI has achieved remarkable progress, and many scientists dream of creating the Master Algorithm proposed by Pedro Domingos — which can solve all problems envisioned by humans.

AI China Health

Tencent’s New Medical AI Lab Targets Parkinson’s

Chinese tech giant Tencent’s first attempt in AI healthcare was the Miying platform, which has been a point of pride for CEO Huateng Ma since its 2017 launch. Supported by AI-powered medical imaging technologies, Miying assists doctors with the screening of esophageal cancer, pulmonary nodules, cervical cancer, etc. The platform has been well received in the AI and medical communities, with a fast-expanding market in Chinese top-tier AAA hospitals.