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Amala Medical College launches AI system for drug safety
Amala Medical College and Research Centre, Thrissur, has launched an AI-powered initiative in collaboration with Bengaluru-based technology firm aiming at transforming pharmacological safety protocols and antibiotic stewardship in the hospital.
The event marked the unveiling of 'SafeRx', an advanced AI system designed to support clinicians in making safer and informed decisions while prescribing medicines.
Dr. V.K. Pratheesh, academic coordinator at Amala, said SafeRx will serve as a real-time decision-support tool for doctors, ensuring medication safety, appropriate antibiotic use, and adherence to clinical protocols.
The AI system is capable of evaluating a patient's previous history, diagnosis, and comorbidities before providing prescription suggestions. It also flags potential drug interactions and resistance risks, thereby contributing significantly to better clinical outcomes and public health protection, he said.
