When Thomas’ son Max was diagnosed with Alexander disease – a rare, and fatal, neurodegenerative disease, his family’s world was turned upside down. Like many parents in this situation, Thomas wanted to understand, but the science felt inaccessible. Dense research papers were filled with complexity – and that’s where AI became an ally. Using tools like Gemini, he was able to input complex materials and get digestible answers, but the impact didn’t stop there. Armed with clearer understanding, Thomas could ask more pointed questions to researchers. And to his surprise, they answered. Today, there are now 11 research groups that have done or are doing work on AxD that had not before. Below, watch Thomas’ story, and explore AI’s incredible potential to revolutionize medicine, genetics, biology and drug discovery: https://goo.gle/3EbnwY5
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Google Health is committed to helping everyone live more life every day through products and services that connect and bring meaning to health information. We’re developing technology solutions to enable care teams to deliver better, faster and more connected care. We’re working on products and features to empower people to be healthier with the information, assistance, and connections they need to act on their health. And we’re exploring the use of artificial intelligence to assist in diagnosing cancer, predicting patient outcomes, preventing blindness and much more. Our work complements Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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We’re delighted to announce two Nature Magazine publications from Project AMIE (Articulate Medical Intelligence Explorer), our research on conversational medical AI! 💬 Paper 1: https://goo.gle/3G4DNic Paper 2: https://goo.gle/3G1naUu In the first of these papers, AMIE matched or exceeded primary care practitioners (PCPs) in a randomized, double-blind crossover study of simulated text-chat consultations with validated patient actors. Compared to our initial preprint we introduced new experiments showing that AMIE’s strong performance remained even in scenarios where the “true” underlying diagnosis was “no condition” - as sometimes happens in real primary care. In our second paper, we evaluated the ability of an earlier iteration of the AMIE system to generate a differential diagnosis alone or as an aid to clinicians. We looked at 303 challenging, real-world medical cases sourced from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Clinicopathologic Conferences (CPCs). On these ultra-complex tasks, AMIE outperformed clinicians and clinicians assisted by AMIE showed improved performance. Taken together these studies are examples of the art of the possible and how AI systems might be helpful tools for clinicians and patients alike. We are excited to responsibly study these systems in ethically-approved prospective settings as announced here: https://goo.gle/4lfBngy
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Meet the 2025 Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health cohort! AI has the potential to revolutionize health and wellness, and startups are leading the charge. From predicting strokes to personalizing treatment plans, these companies are tackling healthcare's biggest challenges head-on. Google is proud to partner with these innovative health tech organizations as we work together in building a thriving health ecosystem. Learn more: https://goo.gle/42aPJ9a
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At Google, we are tackling the world's most complex challenges through bold, groundbreaking research. At The Check Up, Yossi Matias, VP of Engineering & Head of Google Research, shared how AI is moving from research to real-world impact. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHEvCR6m
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Generative AI is changing how teens engage with video. At The Check Up, Garth Graham, Global Head of YouTube Health introduced YouTube’s new research-backed guide, developed with the American Psychological Association. Designed to help families navigate this evolving landscape, the guide provides expert insights on: ✅ How algorithms work ✅ Identifying AI-generated content and deepfakes ✅ The impact of video on mental health ✅ Balancing screen time with real-world activities Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ge8GkUBA
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Generative AI are systems that learn from existing data and use what they know to generate new content. From generating new hypotheses to accelerating discovery, it will undoubtedly shape research – and that includes the field of mental health. We want to find out if and how AI can be used in mental health. The first step is to understand how AI, clinicians and patients can collaborate in the most efficient, effective and safe ways. We’re doing so through a two-part funding activity that aims to improve measurement or treatment of anxiety, depression and psychosis. Successful applicants will first take part in a four-month accelerator delivered by MEXA. They can then apply for our funding call to receive up to £3 million for their research project – and access to resources and support from experts at Google Health and Google DeepMind. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e7iBePX8
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In Japan, AI is helping hospitals reclaim valuable time for patient care. Ubie, a health tech startup, is using Google's Gemini models to reduce administrative burdens and streamline workflows—freeing up healthcare professionals to focus on what matters most. At one hospital, Ubie’s AI-powered discharge summary tool cut nurses’ documentation time by 42.5%, easing workloads and reducing burnout risk. At another, AI-driven referral letter summaries improved efficiency by 54%, making admissions smoother for doctors and patients alike. Rewatch Dr. Shohei Harase's talk from The Check Up to learn more: https://goo.gle/3QXqX7B
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At The Check Up, Hema Budaraju, Sr. Director of Product, Google Search, shared how we're using health-focused advancements on Gemini models to further improve AI Overviews on health topics, so that they are more comprehensive, relevant, and clinically factual. Rewatch Hema’s full talk to learn more: https://goo.gle/4l82BFM
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Together with our partners American Cancer Society we’re excited to launch Ana, an AI-powered search tool on cancer.org, developed with Google Cloud’s Vertex AI and Gemini models. At The Check Up, Google Cloud director Aashima Gupta and American Cancer Society Chief Patient Officer Arif Kamal MD, MBA shared how Ana lets users ask questions in natural language and receive accurate, tailored answers. By combining Google Cloud’s cutting-edge AI with ACS’s almost 8,000 pages of trusted cancer information, Ana offers people with cancer and caregivers easy access to science-based, reliable information to support better outcomes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gx9yusMD
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At The Check Up, rishi chandra shared exciting updates from Google. The newly announced Medical Record APIs in Health Connect can give you a consolidated view of data from your doctor’s office, like lab results or immunizations, as well as data from apps and devices like fitness trackers, sleep monitors and more. Imagine having all this information in one place, under your control, giving you a complete picture of your health on your Android device and unlocking incredible potential for new and innovative health experiences. Learn more: https://goo.gle/3QOD2Mj