Harnessing Innovation ovation: Artificial Intelligence in Health and Healthcare

This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Farhan Khan is a medical student currently pursuing his studies in Egypt. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor The European Sting’s one.



Why are we afraid of new technology even we already are using technology for healthcare? 

Despite the widespread integration of technology into modern medicine, the adoption of artificial intelligence continues to evoke concern. Yet, in reality, AI has already become an integral part of both our personal health routines and professional medical practice. Diagnosis, patient care, drug recommendations, surgical guidance, medical imaging, diabetes management, and child health monitoring. These examples shows how AI both simplifies patients' lives and provides powerful support to doctors.

AI technologies in wearable devices and mobile health platforms already assist millions of people in managing their health. Smart watches can track stress levels with nearly 80% accuracy and recommend personalized relaxation strategies. Personalized nutrition plans based on metabolic data have been shown to increase effectiveness by up to 75%, reducing the risk of obesity. AI-driven chatbots designed for emotional well-being are capable of assessing users’ moods with 85% accuracy and providing individualized guidance.

These are just some of the features that improve all of our quality of life. Let's also mention the AI developments that concern us as healthcare professionals.

One of the most prominent benefits of artificial intelligence, as you might expect, is its ability to deliver results faster. It quickly scans in-depth information about disease treatment methods and drug efficacy. Algorithms can identify optimal drug combinations for lung cancer within 12–48 hours and predict potential Alzheimer’s drug candidates with 70% accuracy. Moreover, AI has been shown to reduce the overall cost of drug development by 30%.

Artificial intelligence helps surgeons select the instruments they will use during surgery, reducing the risk of complications. AI-based imaging tools can delineate tumor margins in brain surgery with 95% accuracy. Similarly, robotic surgery platforms integrating AI have been shown to reduce surgical planning time by 20% and optimize implant placement in orthopedic surgery with 90% precision. Cardiac surgery risk prediction models also achieve accuracies of 85%.

Artificial intelligence is not limited to diagnosis and treatment in the healthcare sector; it also offers innovative solutions in areas such as patient management, clinical processes, and public health.

AI helps and guides parents through the challenging process of pregnancy and child health by predicting risks. Babyscripts (US) detects complications early by monitoring fetal health during pregnancy.
AI informs patients by answering their health questions and offers self-service health management. Many of us can get an idea beforehand by entering our symptoms into ChatGPT-like applications. However, to give a professional example, Ada Health (Germany) evaluates patients' symptoms with an AI-powered chatbot and offers medical advice.

AI analyzes emergency service processes, optimizing resource utilization and saving lives. This also saves doctors time and energy, helping them better care for their patients. For example, Qventus (USA) uses AI to manage patient flow, reducing wait times in emergency departments.


Artificial intelligence has been making our lives easier by providing positive contributions since it entered our lives. In the future, thanks to artificial intelligence and new technologies, we will find cures for many diseases that currently have no treatment and further improve our healthcare system.