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In the ever-evolving field of medicine, clinicians draw from a vast array of data sources, from electronic health records to genomic studies, clinical notes, and lab tests. Over the past decade, we have also witnessed transformative advances in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, culminating in their expert-level performance across a multitude of tasks and modalities. Furthermore, large language models (LLMs) have made substantial strides, displaying increasing capabilities in medical knowledge comprehension and plain language response.
Integration of such AI capabilities forms the basis for the emergence of sophisticated multimodal medical AI systems. These innovations utilize information from all sources to enhance the quality of healthcare offered to patients. A variety of different approaches may be adopted for implementing these multimodal capabilities in LLMs. The spectrum of these strategies is pivotal in informing the development of multimodal medical LLMs.
When it comes to strategies for introducing new modalities to medical AI systems, we identify three broadly defined approaches: tool use, model grafting, and the deployment of generalist systems.
The ‘Tool use’ approach, for instance, involves one central medical LLM outsourcing the analysis of data to an array of distinct software subsystems. These subsystems, tailored for their respective tasks, significantly bolster the effectiveness of the central LLM.
On the other hand, ‘Model grafting’ and ‘Generalist systems’ offer alternative solutions to introducing different modalities into a single LLM. Both these approaches carry their unique sets of advantages and challenges, implications that extend to the overall healthcare AI landscape.
Remaining at the forefront of the field, recent research has been enlightening, offering fresh insights into the feasibility of building multimodal medical LLMs. Three contemporary studies stand out due to their inventive ways of introducing de novo modalities to an LLM, grafting a sophisticated medical imaging foundation model onto a conversational LLM, and progressing to build a genuinely generalist multimodal medical AI system.
As with any technological breakthrough, the applications of these emerging technologies are boundless, transformative in professional medicine, medical research, and consumer applications. Nevertheless, it is crucial we continue evaluating these technologies in close collaboration with the medical community and the broader healthcare ecosystem. This ensures that the deployed AI systems favorably impact our healthcare systems, improving patient care and pioneering novel medical breakthroughs.
By cementing their positions in the worlds of AI and medicine, LLMs and Multimodal Medical AI represent the fusion of two rapidly evolving fields. Their shared potential presages a further revolution in healthcare systems, with new ways of processing medical data propelling us closer to optimal health outcomes. As we asses these technologies’ progress and potential, we must remain cognizant of their implications and dedicated to their responsible use, ensuring that we use AI to not just treat, but also empower every patient.
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