The present and future of artificial intelligence in healthcare
From radiology to clinical language models, from drug discovery to obstetrics — we cover the most current developments in medical AI, grounded in reliable sources and written in plain English and Turkish.
In-depth coverage across six core areas
We examine AI in healthcare under headings with high clinical relevance.
Imaging & Radiology
AI's role in interpreting X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and pathology images — screening, detection, and reporting use cases.
View articlesClinical AI & Medical LLMs
How large language models are used in clinical notes, diagnostic support, patient communication, and administrative work — and where their limits lie.
View articlesDrug Discovery & Genomics
Molecule design, target discovery, genomic data analysis, and AI's accelerating effect on personalized medicine.
View articlesSurgical & Robotics
Robotic surgical systems, intraoperative image guidance, skill analytics, and the spectrum of surgical autonomy.
View articlesObstetrics & Reproductive Health
AI applications in fetal ultrasonography, cardiotocography interpretation, embryo selection, and pregnancy risk prediction.
View articlesEthics & Future
Algorithmic bias, privacy, regulatory clearance, explainability, and the societal impact of AI in healthcare.
View articlesLatest developments and analyses
A selection from the most-read and most-current pieces.
Deep Learning in Radiology: An Evidence-Based Balance Sheet
Radiology is AI's most mature application area in medicine. This piece presents what deep learning has actually achieved in mammography, CT, MRI, and chest X-ray — FDA-cleared systems…
Clinical AI & LLMsAI Triage and Symptom Checkers: How Reliable Are the Digital Gatekeepers?
When you feel a symptom and wonder "Should I go to the ER, book an appointment, or wait at home?", more and more people now put that question to an app…
Drug Discovery & GenomicsAI for Disease Prediction and Early Detection
Medicine's oldest dream is to see disease before it forms — or in its earliest stage. AI reads hidden patterns in electronic health records and biological data…
Surgical & RoboticsSurgical Robotics & AI: From da Vinci 5 to Autonomous Surgery
Surgical robots have been in operating rooms for years; until now, every motion was an extension of the surgeon's hand. AI is changing that role…
Obstetrics & ReproductiveAI in Obstetrics: Automated Fetal Biometry and CTG Interpretation
AI is quietly transforming obstetric ultrasound and intrapartum monitoring: automated biometry, anomaly-screening assistance that lowers cognitive load…
Ethics & FutureAI in Healthcare: Regulation and the Future
Over a thousand AI medical devices have already been authorized, and the EU AI Act has declared healthcare AI "high risk." But is regulation keeping up with technology…
Cem Akaltun, MD
OB/GYN specialist · Publisher & editor
Bringing a working clinician's perspective, I evaluate developments in healthcare AI and aim to provide English- and Turkish-speaking readers with an evidence-based, accessible resource.