Doctors in Singapore now have a smart assistant backed with AI technology from China’s Ping An
- The software, backed by data from millions of anonymous patient records and AI tech, can support clinicians in consultations, self-learning and research
Doctors in Singapore now can now tackle medical cases with a smart assistant that is able to diagnose and recommend treatment for over 1,500 diseases – backed by Chinese technology.
Chinese insurance giant Ping An launched AI tool AskBob in the island city state on Tuesday, through a partnership with Singapore’s public health care group SingHealth and the National University Health System (NUHS).
The software, backed by data from millions of anonymous patient records and artificial intelligence, can support clinicians in medical consultations, self-learning and research, according to the insurer.
Ping An has been collaborating with SingHealth since April, aiming to help doctors improve the treatment of diabetes, a serious health issue suffered by one in nine Singaporeans aged between 18 and 69. According to the company, personalised treatment can help achieve better diabetes control and reduce complications, such as stroke and kidney failure.
The NUHS is also piloting AskBob with clinicians for smart medical literature research and trend analysis.