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BackTable / ENT / Podcast / Episode #191

AI in Laryngology: Enhancing Patient Diagnosis

with Dr. Anthony Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI) already powers search results and chat bots, but what if it could help physicians diagnose cancer? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, laryngologist Dr. Anthony Law of Emory University discusses applications of AI to laryngology with host Dr. Ashley Agan and guest host Dr. Mihir Patel, also of Emory.

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Ep 191 AI in Laryngology: Enhancing Patient Diagnosis with Dr. Anthony Law
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, September 17). Ep. 191 – AI in Laryngology: Enhancing Patient Diagnosis [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Ashley Agan on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.

Dr. Anthony Law on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Anthony Law is an otolaryngologist at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Mihir Patel on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Mihir Patel is a head and neck surgical oncologist and professor at UNC School of Medicine and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Synopsis

First, Dr. Law discusses how he connects his passions for laryngology and machine learning as a surgeon-scientist. Before opening the conversation, he defines terms needed to understand AI in medicine. Then, he discusses his work using deep learning models to identify laryngeal cancer patients based on voice recordings. Ideally, he envisions deploying his model (which is over 90% accurate) to help primary care physicians make timely ENT referrals. Mindful of the impact technology has, Dr. Law reviews technical and ethical concerns accompanying use of AI in medicine, which include underrepresented patient groups in research, patient privacy, and safe use of technology. Finally, he offers insight into the future of AI research more broadly.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
04:18 - Understanding Deep Neural Networks
07:13 - Applications of AI in Clinical Practice
15:08 - Data Security and Privacy Concerns
25:09 - Collecting Representative Data
31:13 - Biometrics: The Future of Medicine?
39:12 - Challenges & Costs of AI
42:26 - Final Thoughts & Future Directions

Resources

Pearson Ravitz
https://pearsonravitz.com/

Dr. Anthony Law’s Emory University Profile:
https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/profiles/law-anthony.php

Dr. Anthony Law Lab:
https://anthonylaw2.wixsite.com/website

“What Our Voice Reveals About Our Health,” Dr. Anthony Law at TedxAtlanta:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J2W5IVCECE

The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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