Biotech
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
Key Points
- Johnson & Johnson (J&J) partners with Nvidia to develop AI applications for surgery, aiming to integrate AI across surgical devices and platforms.
- The collaboration focuses on leveraging AI to analyze surgical videos and automate documentation, enhancing surgeons’ access to critical information.
- J&J’s MedTech unit, responsible for creating tools for various medical conditions, and Nvidia plan to utilize AI to improve surgical training, decision support, and administrative tasks, ultimately enhancing patient care.
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced a collaboration with Nvidia to develop and scale new artificial intelligence (AI) applications for surgery. The partnership between J&J’s MedTech unit and Nvidia aims to integrate AI within surgical devices and platforms, spanning from pre-op to post-op, to provide surgeons with comprehensive information during procedures. Nvidia’s vice president of healthcare, Kimberly Powell, highlighted the utilization of AI to analyze surgical videos and automate documentation tasks, streamlining the post-procedure workflow. The MedTech unit at J&J focuses on creating tools for various medical conditions, with its technology utilized in over 75 million procedures annually. Powell emphasized Nvidia’s extensive experience in medical devices and imaging over the past decade. Shan Jegatheeswaran, J&J MedTech’s vice president and global head of digital, emphasized the data-intensive nature of surgical videos, equating one minute of video to approximately 25 CT scans. Jegatheeswaran highlighted the potential of AI-powered video analytics to enhance surgical training and provide real-time decision support for surgeons. He likened the use of surgical videos for training to athletes reviewing game footage to improve their performance. Powell noted that while the collaboration is in its early stages, the development of AI applications will require fine-tuning and implementation to ensure safety. However, she emphasized the immediate benefits of AI in automating administrative tasks, ultimately saving surgeons time and improving efficiency. Powell expressed optimism about the accessibility of AI technology to clinicians and healthcare staff, envisioning enhanced patient care through the use of advanced tools and information during surgical procedures.
For the full original article on CNBC, please click here: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/18/nvidia-and-johnson-johnson-to-build-ai-applications-for-surgery-.html
