An ambulance parked outside the Royal London Hospital proudly displays the logo of the National Health Services (NHS) in London, England. The government of the United Kingdom is revolutionizing healthcare by incorporating artificial
Since March 2023, patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in England have been benefiting from the Lenus support system. This innovative system utilizes AI and a user-friendly app to monitor their health conditions effectively, as confirmed by the UK’s NHS. By creating virtual wards accessible from home, patients can now receive necessary care without frequent hospital trips and can directly communicate with healthcare professionals for additional
The app prompts patients daily, weekly, and monthly to provide updates on their well-being and symptoms. This data is then stored and analyzed using a clinician app developed by Mike Crooks, a renowned professor of respiratory medicine. Crooks aims to leverage AI further to identify patterns and triggers associated with COPD patients’ conditions proactively. The
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