Smart Endoscopy Is Greener Endoscopy: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technologies to Drive Sustainability in Digestive Health Care

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Mascarenhas, M (Author) Other; Ribeiro, T (Author) Other; Afonso, J (Author) Other; Mendes, F (Author) Other; Cardoso, P (Author) Other; Martins, M (Author) Other; Ferreira, J (Author) FEUP; Macedo G (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Diagnostics

Vol. 13 No. 8

Final page: 3625

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 1 Citation

Scopus - 1 Citation

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Z-QWY

DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13243625

Abstract (EN): The surge in the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years has permeated many aspects of our life, and health care is no exception. Whereas this technology can offer clear benefits, some of the problems associated with its use have also been recognised and brought into question, for example, its environmental impact. In a similar fashion, health care also has a significant environmental impact, and it requires a considerable source of greenhouse gases. Whereas efforts are being made to reduce the footprint of AI tools, here, we were specifically interested in how employing AI tools in gastroenterology departments, and in particular in conjunction with capsule endoscopy, can reduce the carbon footprint associated with digestive health care while offering improvements, particularly in terms of diagnostic accuracy. We address the different ways that leveraging AI applications can reduce the carbon footprint associated with all types of capsule endoscopy examinations. Moreover, we contemplate how the incorporation of other technologies, such as blockchain technology, into digestive health care can help ensure the sustainability of this clinical speciality and by extension, health care in general.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 14