Does medical knowledge double every 43 days?

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Does medical knowledge double every 43 days?



In the past (50 years ago), it was considered that medical knowledge doubled every 15 years.

Then this period shortened. With the spread of the Internet, knowledge doubled every five years.

Now, with the arrival of artificial intelligence, medical knowledge is said to double every 43 days.

I think that's too optimistic. But it could well be that knowledge doubles every two years.


This puts doctors under pressure and the bad saying probably applies:


Doctors are just former medical students!


In the future, doctors will probably be quicker to use computers. They will also have to accept that patients get their information from the Internet.


Dr Google annoys doctors


but that's the reality. Access to medical knowledge has changed enormously. The behaviour of doctors, but also of patients, will adapt and, let's hope, have positive consequences.

But the Internet hypochondriac will also emerge as a new pathology.


Technical innovations are neither good nor bad. What matters is what people do with them.

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ChatGPT said:

Medical knowledge covers a wide range of topics and specialties, from general health and wellness to complex procedures, conditions and treatment options. Here's an overview of some key areas:

1. Anatomy and physiology

• Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body, including bones, muscles, organs and tissues.
• Physiology focuses on the function and interaction of these body parts, such as the processes involved in the circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems.

2. Pathology

• Pathology studies diseases: how they develop, what causes them and what effects they have on the body.
• Types of pathology: Includes general pathology (fundamental mechanisms of disease), anatomical pathology (structure of tissues affected by disease) and clinical pathology (laboratory analysis of body fluids and tissues).

3. Pharmacology

• This is the study of drugs, their effects on the body and how the body deals with them. Pharmacology is essential for understanding medical treatments.
• Types of pharmacology: pharmacokinetics (how drugs move through the body) and pharmacodynamics (how drugs affect the body).

4. Microbiology and immunology

• Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that can cause disease.
• Immunology studies the body's immune system, how it defends itself against pathogens and the basis of vaccinations and immunity-related disorders.

5. Medical specialities

• Cardiology: heart and blood vessels.
• Neurology: brain, spinal cord and nerves.
• Endocrinology: hormone-related systems, including diabetes and thyroid disorders.
• Gastroenterology: Digestive system and related organs.
• Pneumology: Lungs and respiratory tract.
• Oncology: Study and treatment of cancer.
• Dermatology: Skin, hair and nails.
• Psychiatry: Mental health and behavioural disorders.
• Orthopaedics: bones, joints, muscles and ligaments.
• Gynaecology and obstetrics: Women's health, including reproductive health, pregnancy and childbirth.
• Paediatrics: Medical care for infants, children and adolescents.

6. Medical imaging and diagnostic techniques

• X-rays, CT scans, MRI: Non-invasive imaging techniques to visualise internal structures.
• Ultrasound: Uses sound waves for imaging, commonly used in obstetrics.
• Laboratory tests: Blood tests, urine tests, biopsies and other techniques for diagnosing diseases.

7. Preventive medicine and public health

• Focuses on disease prevention and health promotion at individual and community level.
• Vaccinations, screening andhealth education are key elements.

8. Surgery

• Involves surgical techniques to diagnose or treat disease, injury or deformity. Surgical specialties include general surgery, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery and many others.

9. Mental health and psychiatry

• Deals with mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. The most common areas are mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorders), anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders (schizophrenia) and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, autism).

10. Emergency medicine

• Focuses on emergency care for acute injuries, sudden illnesses or life-threatening situations.

11. Genetics and genomics

• Studies heredity and gene variation, understanding inherited diseases and how genetics contribute to health and disease.

12. Rehabilitation and physical therapy

• Helps patients recover and improve mobility, strength and function after injury or surgery.

13. Evidence-based medicine

• Integrates clinical experience and the best available research to make decisions about patient care.

14. Global health and epidemiology

• Studies health-related issues that affect populations around the world, including epidemics, pandemics and health disparities between regions.