Autor: MAURICIO GUADAMUZ
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The Data Awakening: A Manifesto for Healthcare in the Age of AI
The Walls We Built For centuries, healthcare was defined by walls. Walls of stone, glass, and steel; walls of hierarchy and tradition. Inside those walls stood hospitals and clinics, the cathedrals of medicine where human resilience and scientific progress converged. They represented safety, permanence, the belief that healing resided within their boundaries. But walls, no…
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I’ve tested ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity — here’s my honest take.
In a recent talk on artificial intelligence, someone asked me the question I hear all the time: Which AI tool is best for what? It’s a fair question. New names keep popping up, each promising more than the last. But what most professionals really want to know is: What can this actually do for me…
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Sleep is not a luxury. It is an active intervention for brain health.
In clinical practice, sleep is often reduced to a quick question for the patient: “Do you sleep well?” Rarely do we approach it with the same seriousness as diet, exercise, or regular check-ups. Yet recent science forces us to rethink: sleep is not passive rest; it is active biology that protects memory, cognition, and perhaps…
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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Clinical Research: Advances, Challenges, and Case Studies
Mauricio Guadamuz, MD, MBA Disclaimer This document reflects my personal experiences, select case studies, and an extensive bibliographical review. The original version was composed in Spanish and has been translated into English using an AI-based platform. While every effort has been made to preserve accuracy and clarity, certain finer details may not fully capture the…
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AI in the Practice of Medical Affairs in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Mauricio Guadamuz. MD. MSc. MBA. This document is a synthesis of personal ideas, insights, experiences, literature reviews, and advanced technologies discussed by publicly recognized authors. AI has been used to translate the document from its original form in Spanish. The objective of this article is to contextualize the advancements in AI in the pharmaceutical industry…
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Why AI Will Not Replace Physicians: The Power of Collaboration
In recent years, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has sparked discussions about its potential to replace physicians. While AI has made remarkable strides in diagnosing diseases, predicting outcomes, and even suggesting treatment plans, it’s essential to recognize that these advancements do not signify the end of human expertise in medicine. Instead, they…
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The Risks of False AI Software in Healthcare: A Call for Rigorous Standards and Validations
I started this article the first week of October 2024, a week later, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (in charge of naming the winners of the Nobel Prizes) awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics to those who have laid the foundations for “machines to learn”, a key aspect for the development of artificial…
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Tackling Long Waiting Lists in Public Health Services: A Global Perspective and AI-Driven Solutions
Long waiting lists in public health services remain a major challenge across regions, from the European Union (EU) to the United States (US) and Latin America (LATAM). Despite the differing structures of these healthcare systems, the persistence of this issue highlights a common concern: timely access to care. In this post, I aim to explore…
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Meniscal Lesions: A Global and Latin American Perspective on Knee Biomechanics, Pathophysiology, and the Quest for Total Meniscal Replacement
Abstract: Meniscal lesions are a pervasive cause of knee dysfunction, significantly affecting global health, with a pronounced impact in Latin America due to rising sports injuries and an aging population(Chambers & Chambers, 2019). This paper provides an in-depth review of the knee’s physiology and biomechanics, explores the different types of meniscal lesions in relation to…
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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: A Practical Guide for Physicians
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has rapidly evolved, offering unprecedented opportunities for improving patient outcomes and enhancing clinical workflows. Despite its transformative potential, many physicians remain unaware of the practical applications of AI in their daily practice. This guide aims to bridge that gap by providing a comprehensive resource for physicians at…
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