ICT&health February 26, 2025
A study by scientists from the University of Gothenburg shows that a software robot can detect side effects that can occur during drug treatment of heart rhythm disorders faster than doctors. In addition, the software robot also helps to reduce the number of additional laboratory tests and checks.
The software robot that was studied used a proprietary, guideline-based method to automate and simplify the monitoring and evaluation of side effects during treatment with the drug amiodarone. This drug is used to treat patients with heart rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation and tachycardia. Because the side effects of this drug, which can affect thyroid and liver function, are difficult for doctors to recognize, patients have to report regularly for additional...