https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/2/19/17027902/google-verily-ai-algorithm-eye-scan-heart-disease-cardiovascular-risk
That tricorder idea some of you talked about isn't that far fetched.
The thing with such algorithms and devices are that the fail rate is quite higher. Just the other day, my doctor had to manual check the BP because the clip on Blood Pressure monitor gave a totally different reading from the doctor who did the referral. Such issues need to address satisfactorily.
They compared the accuracy of the eye scan with traditional blood tests. The result: 70% vs 72%. Not bad eh?
I wouldn't be surprised if big data and AI eventually give more accurate results for some diagnostic tests.
I think its the combination of traditional tests and AI/big data that will be the successfactor here. Certain things, like for example HIV viruses, can only be found with blood tests