Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the future of medicine – it is the present. From diagnosing heart disease to supporting child development to helping in psychiatry, AI is already embedded in clinical practise and changing the way care is delivered and understood. This powerful message was the focus of the recent “Technology Transforming Health event, held at Algebra Bernays University on 12 May 2025, which brought together healthcare professionals and tech experts to explore the real-world applications of AI in medicine.
The event showcased three compelling first-hand examples of how AI is already being used behind the scenes in medicine – not to replace medical professionals, but to augment their skills and improve patient outcomes.
AI in Cardiac Diagnostics
Dr Vlatka Rešković Lukšić, cardiologist at KBC Zagreb and lecturer at Algebra Bernays University, presented how algorithms help doctors analyse echocardiograms with greater precision. Her presentation highlighted the growing importance of machine learning in interpreting complex imaging data and improving diagnostic accuracy in cardiology.
AI in Child Development
Dr. Goran Krakar, paediatric neurologist and director of Poliklinika dr. Sabol, demonstrated how AI tools are being used to detect subtle motor patterns in early child development. These insights are helping clinicians intervene earlier, offering more targeted support to children with developmental challenges.
AI in Psychiatry
Prof Goran Arbanas, forensic psychiatrist from the Vrapče Psychiatric Hospital, investigated the role of AI-controlled chatbots in therapeutic situations. By recognising speech patterns, emotional cues and even moments of silence, these tools provide valuable support for mental health professionals and patients alike.
Why this is important?
This event sent a clear message: AI is already playing a critical role in improving patient care, increasing diagnostic accuracy and improving the responsiveness and humanity of the healthcare system. But beyond the technology itself, the focus was on the people – the professionals who use it and the patients who benefit from it.
AI is not about replacing healthcare professionals. It’s about empowering them.
AI is here. It is real. And it works – for you.
