Thieme and XUND Forge AI Healthcare Collaboration

Thieme, a renowned provider of specialist medical information, has announced a strategic partnership with XUND, a Viennese health tech scale-up, to enhance medical diagnostics and patient communication through Artificial Intelligence (AI). This healthcare collaboration aims to leverage XUND’s AI technology and Thieme’s extensive medical expertise to develop a medical large language model (MedLLM).

Innovative Approach to Medical Information

The partnership intends to transform how medical professionals access and utilize information for diagnosing and choosing therapies. By integrating AI with Thieme’s high-quality specialist data, the initiative hopes to provide personalized medical content dynamically, improving the efficiency and accuracy of medical practices.

AI-Driven Tools for Enhanced Patient Interaction

XUND’s commitment to enhancing the doctor-patient relationship is already well-established in its development of AI-driven tools such as “Health Check,” “Illness Check,” and “Symptom Check.” These tools are designed to mimic the structure of a doctor-patient consultation, improving the interaction by providing personalized, AI-generated insights based on user-inputted data.

The Role of Natural Language Processing

At the core of the healthcare collaboration is the use of Natural Language Processing (NLP), which allows for the interpretation and structuring of user data to deliver precise medical information. This technology analyzes vast amounts of medical texts to...