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Dr Mohammed Hammoud , a computer science faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University serve both the providers and the recipients , streamlining the process and making healthcare more patient-centred .
For example , AI-powered HealthTech tools like my own app , Avey , which helps people self-diagnose accurately , connect with doctors , order medicines and share their thoughts in a safe space , are already seeing enormous uptake . Over 1.1 million users have downloaded the app across 175 countries .
Self-diagnosis apps are transforming the way people approach their health , empowering individuals to take control of their well-being and make informed decisions about their medical needs . These apps have the potential to improve access to medical information and reduce reliance on traditional healthcare systems , making them an important tool for promoting wellness around the world . A surge in HealthTech companies in the MENA region has underscored this trend , with some of the most promising fields dedicated to telemedicine and wearable technology .
From the provider ’ s perspective , AI can act as an assistant , automating medical documentation and streamlining administrative tasks , which reduces operational inefficiencies and saves valuable time for healthcare practitioners to focus on patient care .
As I look at the development of AI , some of its most remarkable features are
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