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The Healthcare Vision of ChatGPT-4o and Multimodal LLMs

The Medical Futurist

Finally, the arrival of interoperability can connect and harmonise various hospital systems An M-LLM could serve as a central hub that facilitates access to various unimodal AIs used in the hospital, such as radiology software, insurance handling software, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), etc. AI used in the hospital.

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The Rising Tide of Medical Waste: One Model for Improvement

My Green Doctor

In my field of interest, ophthalmology, sources of unnecessary medical waste include single use eyedrops, oversized surgical drapes in the operating room, the unnecessary use of anesthetic gases during cataract surgeries, and single-use equipment. The use of medications in U.S. 4 Changing to multiuse bottles will be challenging.

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Green Practice News: May 2025

My Green Doctor

This financial predictability allows for better budgeting and resource allocation.​ – Reduced Operational Costs : Implementing energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting and automated energy management systems, can decrease energy consumption by up to 30%, leading to further cost reductions. ​ The use of medications in U.S.