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Time Business News
5 hours ago
- Health
- Time Business News
AI Chatbots Transform Healthcare with Smarter Patient Support
Chatbots that operate on the rules of machine learning, which comes under artificial intelligence, besides performing interactions are referred as chatbots, they also perform repetitive tasks such as providing solutions, sending emails, marketing, lead generation, results analysis, etc. The healthcare sector is adopting chatbots to manage high patient volume. Exponential advancements in the field of artificial intelligence are primarily responsible for the growth of the global healthcare chatbots. Key Growth Drivers and Opportunities Technological Advancements in AI and NLP: The AI-powered chatbots are increasingly being integrated into healthcare systems to enhance patient interaction, reduce response times, and improve the overall patient experience. Technological advancements have significantly improved the capabilities of chatbots, enabling them to understand and respond to complex medical queries, offer personalized health advice, and provide real-time support to patients. Ongoing technological progress is driving the adoption of chatbots across hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings on global scale. Increasing Demand for Virtual Health Assistants: The virtual health assistants have gained popularity, as healthcare providers seek to enhance patient engagement and satisfaction. These chatbots assist patients with appointment scheduling, and prescription refills and provide primary medical advice, thereby reducing the workload on healthcare staff and improving operational efficiency. Challenges The Chatbots' having access of sensitive patient information raises concerns about data breaches, unauthorized access, and potential misuse of personal health data. Keeping patient information private and secure is absolutely essential, especially considering strict rules such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) here in the U.S. To tackle these challenges, healthcare professionals and chatbot creators really need to put strong security practices in place. Need to protect patient privacy and secure health data can act as a restraining factor, potentially slowing down the adoption of healthcare chatbots in the region. Innovation and Expansion Babylon Taps Google Cloud to Scale AI Healthcare Globally In March 2020, Al –powered healthcare Babylon Health has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to drive scalability and innovation. London-based Babylon Health is a digital-first healthcare provider that uses Al and machine learning technologies to help people access health information whenever and wherever they need it. This partnership was all about using Google Cloud's secure setup and top-notch data analysis tools to boost Babylon's digital health offerings. By making the move to the cloud, Babylon Health hoped to make its services better, grow its worldwide operations, and speed up new developments in AI-powered diagnostic tools. HealthTap Launches Low-Cost Virtual Care for Uninsured In February 2025, HealthTap, a leading virtual healthcare provider, announced in May 2021 that it has launched an affordable accessible way for the uninsured and underinsured to establish an ongoing primary care relationship with the doctor of their choice. This service provides virtual primary care appointments for a small monthly cost, making it easier for people in vulnerable situations to get quality healthcare. Patients can choose their preferred doctor and develop strong, ongoing relationships by meeting regularly through these virtual check-ins. The goal is to improve healthcare access for everyone and lessen the need for expensive emergency room visits. Inventive Sparks, Expanding Markets The key players operating the healthcare chatbots includes BABYLON HEALTH, HealthJoy, Health Tap, SENSELY, Lifelink Inc., Buoy Health, Inc, WOEBOT LABS, INC., Wysa, Ltd. Collective goal is to prevent illness by offering proactive, data-driven digital health solutions. About Author: Prophecy is a specialized market research, analytics, marketing and business strategy, and solutions company that offer strategic and tactical support to clients for making well-informed business decisions and to identify and achieve high value opportunities in the target business area. Also, we help our client to address business challenges and provide best possible solutions to overcome them and transform their business. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Israeli strikes on Gaza, Syria: Trump was 'caught off guard'; White House says US President quickly called Netanyahu to 'rectify' situation
US President Donald Trump was "caught off guard" by Israeli military actions in Syria last week, according to White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, who confirmed he subsequently discussed the matter with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Israel conducted military operations in Damascus and the Druze-majority city of Sweida, stating their intention was to pressure Syrian forces to withdraw from the area where ongoing conflicts persist. Leavitt informed reporters at a press briefing that Trump "was caught off guard by the bombing in Syria and also the bombing of a Catholic church in Gaza," adding that "In both accounts, the president quickly called the prime minister to rectify those situations." Netanyahu's recent White House visit marked his third since Trump's return to office on January 20. Leavitt noted, "The president enjoys a good working relationship with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, and stays in, you know, frequent communication with him," adding "When it came to Syria, we saw a de-escalation there." A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Syria commenced on Friday. The same day, PM Netanyahu contacted Pope Leo regarding the Gaza church strike, attributing it to a "stray missile." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo In May, Trump met Syria's Islamist president Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia after easing numerous long-standing US sanctions on Damascus. Trump subsequently praised al-Sharaa, who previously led a significant armed group formerly associated with Al Qaeda that overthrew the Syrian government in December. Following al-Sharaa's rise to power, the United States removed the bounty on his head.
New Straits Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
US President Trump 'caught off guard' by Israeli strikes in Syria
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump was "caught off guard" by Israeli strikes in Syria last week, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Monday, adding that he discussed the issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel had launched strikes on the capital Damascus and the southern Druze-majority city of Sweida, saying it aimed to put pressure on the Syrian government to withdraw its troops from the region amid ongoing clashes there. Trump "was caught off guard by the bombing in Syria and also the bombing of a Catholic church in Gaza," Leavitt told reporters at a press briefing. "In both accounts, the president quickly called the prime minister to rectify those situations," she continued. Netanyahu had visited the White House earlier this month, his third trip since Trump returned to power on January 20. "The president enjoys a good working relationship with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, and stays in, you know, frequent communication with him," Leavitt said. "When it came to Syria, we saw a de-escalation there." US President Trump 'caught off guard' by Israeli strikes in SyriaUS President Trump 'caught off guard' by Israeli strikes in Syria Israel and Syria on Friday entered a US-brokered ceasefire. Also on Friday, Prime Minister Netanyahu called Pope Leo to express regret at the strike on the Catholic church in Gaza, blaming a "stray missile." In May, Trump met with Syria's Islamist president Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia shortly after lifting many longstanding US sanctions against Damascus. Trump later praised the leader, who led a major armed group that was once aligned with Al Qaeda and toppled the Syrian government in December. The United States removed a bounty on Sharaa's head after he came to power.
Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Health
- Gulf Today
Al Jalila Children's Hospital crosses 100 treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Al Jalila Children's Hospital, part of Dubai Health, and the only children's hospital in the UAE, has completed over 100 treatments for patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr Mohamed Al Awadhi, Executive Director of the Dubai Health Women and Children's Campus, said, "Reaching more than 100 treated cases of SMA reflects Dubai Health's commitment to making world-class care accessible to all children. At Al Jalila Children's Hospital, we follow an integrated, patient-centred approach that supports every phase of the treatment journey. Every step is managed with precision and compassion to put the patient first. Yaqeen's case highlights the strength of our multidisciplinary model and our commitment to ensuring that children with complex conditions like SMA receive the highest standard of care under one roof.' Dr Haitham Elbashir, Consultant Pediatric Neurorehabilitation at Al Jalila Children's Hospital, said, "Zolgensma is a transformative therapy that offers children with SMA the chance to regain strength and function early in life.' The completion of over 100 SMA treatments at Al Jalila Children's reflects the strength of Dubai Health's specialised pediatric services and its commitment to delivering high-quality care for children with complex medical needs. WAM
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi real estate sector sees robust growth in H1 2025: Report
17 July 2025 21:39 AMEINAH ALZEYOUDI (ABU DHABI)Abu Dhabi's property market has continued its impressive upward momentum in the first half of 2025, as detailed in Bayut's Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2025. The report highlights notable gains across affordable, mid-tier, and luxury property segments, driven by strong investor confidence, lifestyle-oriented developments, and high rental to Bayut report, affordable apartment prices rose by up to 7%, while affordable villas saw increases of up to 5% compared to H2 2024. In the mid-tier segment, apartment prices climbed by 2% to 11%, with Al Reem Island leading the way. Notably, mid-tier villas in Al Samha registered a significant 26.7% jump in price per square foot, the highest across all real estate also remained in high demand. The price of luxury apartments increased by up to 17%, particularly on Saadiyat Island and Yas Island. Luxury villa prices rose between 6% and 9%, with Yas Island dominating buyer interest. However, Al Jubail Island was the only area in the luxury category to experience a drop in villa prices, declining by 17.8%, likely due to shifting investor buyers seeking affordable options, Al Reef emerged as the most popular area for both apartments and villas, supported by high returns on investment (ROI) and relatively modest price increases. Al Ghadeer followed closely, offering attractive pricing and strong the mid-tier apartment segment, Al Reem Island stood out with a 10.7% price increase, driven by its central location and growing infrastructure. Masdar City and Baniyas also attracted investors with solid ROIs and moderate price appreciation. Meanwhile, Al Raha Gardens led the mid-tier villa segment, offering a strong 6.17% ROI and steady pricing buyers continued to favour Yas Island, Al Raha Beach, and Saadiyat Island. Apartments in Saadiyat saw the highest surge in per square foot pricing at 16.5%, while Yas Island apartments posted the highest ROI in the luxury category at 7.15%.In terms of rental yields, Al Reef topped the list for both affordable apartments (9.33%) and villas (6.34%). Masdar City delivered the highest ROI for mid-tier apartments at 8.41%, while Al Raha Gardens led for mid-tier villas. Among luxury properties, Yas Island posted the best ROI across both apartments (7.15%) and villas (5.46%), thanks in part to renewed interest following the announcement of Disneyland Abu developments have also gained traction in H1 2025. In the affordable segment, Al Reeman 1 in Al Shamkha and Bloom Living in Zayed City stood out. Yas Bay led mid-tier apartment projects, while Nawayef Park Views and Saadiyat Cultural District were preferred luxury developments. On the villa front, affordable buyers focused on Bloom Living and Al Reeman 2. Yas Acres remained a favourite in the mid-tier bracket, while Nawayef West and Saadiyat Lagoons continued to attract luxury investors.
