Next-Generation Medical Diagnostics

Uniting NLP, ML, CNN, and Langchain to Transform Patient Care

Koushik Chatterjee
Readers Hope
4 min readJul 26, 2023

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In the ever-evolving landscape of medicine and technology, a new era unfolds in the world of healthcare diagnostics. Welcome to “The AI Chronicles,” a realm where innovation and human compassion intertwine to redefine the future of patient care.

Within these pages, a visionary saga of the healthcare revolution awaits, where cutting-edge technologies converge to unlock the boundless potential of medical diagnostics. Explore the harmonious symphony orchestrated by Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain as they illuminate the path to precision and healing.

Delve into a world where NLP, CNN, and the enigmatic Langchain unite to decode the complexities of the human body. Witness the pinnacle of care as these marvels seamlessly merge to unravel the mysteries of diseases with unprecedented accuracy.

However, in this voyage of discovery, challenges lie on the horizon. As “Data Guardians,” vigilant sentinels stand firm, safeguarding the sanctity of secure medical diagnoses against digital threats.

Beyond the realms of possibility, where hope meets resilience, an odyssey emerges, shaping the genesis of medical diagnostics. Embrace the promise of healing and hope as we forge a destiny of infinite possibilities.

Join us on this enthralling expedition through “The AI Chronicles,” where the heart of healthcare diagnostics beats in sync with the rhythm of the future. Embark on a transformative journey as we reimagine the essence of healing and the limitless potential of technology.

In the pages that follow, an extraordinary adventure awaits. Welcome to a realm where the marvels of next-generation healthcare diagnostics come alive in the heart of innovation.

Let the chronicles begin.

We can elevate the implementation to new heights by incorporating Langchain, a streamlined blockchain solution, that ensures the utmost security in storing patient data. In this advanced demonstration, we seamlessly integrate the prowess of NLP, ML, CNN, and Lambda functions, enabling real-time processing of medical information alongside cutting-edge Langchain technology.

  1. Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Medical Texts:

We will use spaCy to process medical text and extract relevant entities like symptoms, organs, and diseases.

import spacy

# Load the spaCy model
nlp = spacy.load("en_core_web_sm")

def extract_entities_from_text(text):
doc = nlp(text)
symptoms = [ent.text for ent in doc.ents if ent.label_ == "SYMPTOM"]
organs = [ent.text for ent in doc.ents if ent.label_ == "ORGAN"]
diseases = [ent.text for ent in doc.ents if ent.label_ == "DISEASE"]
return symptoms, organs, diseases
```

2. Machine Learning (ML) for Disease Diagnosis:

We will use scikit-learn to build an ML model for disease diagnosis based on symptoms.

from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from sklearn.ensemble import RandomForestClassifier
from sklearn.metrics import accuracy_score

# Load and preprocess medical data (features: symptoms, labels: diseases)
X, y = load_medical_data() # Function to load medical data and preprocess

# Split data into training and testing sets
X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.2, random_state=42)

# Create the ML model
rf_model = RandomForestClassifier(n_estimators=100)

# Train the model
rf_model.fit(X_train, y_train)

# Make predictions
def diagnose_disease(symptoms):
predicted_disease = rf_model.predict([symptoms])
return predicted_disease[0]

3. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) for Medical Imaging:

We will use TensorFlow/Keras to build a CNN model for medical image classification.

import tensorflow as tf
from tensorflow.keras import layers, models

# Load and preprocess medical image data
train_images, train_labels = load_medical_images() # Function to load medical images and labels and preprocess

# Create a CNN model for medical image classification
model = models.Sequential([
layers.Conv2D(32, (3, 3), activation='relu', input_shape=(256, 256, 3)),
layers.MaxPooling2D((2, 2)),
layers.Conv2D(64, (3, 3), activation='relu'),
layers.MaxPooling2D((2, 2)),
layers.Flatten(),
layers.Dense(128, activation='relu'),
layers.Dense(num_classes, activation='softmax')
])

# Compile the model
model.compile(optimizer='adam', loss='categorical_crossentropy', metrics=['accuracy'])

# Train the model
model.fit(train_images, train_labels, epochs=10, batch_size=32)

# Make predictions on new medical images
def classify_medical_image(image):
predicted_class = model.predict(image)
return predicted_class
```

4. Lambda Functions and Serverless Architecture for Real-time Processing:

We will use AWS Lambda to create serverless functions for real-time processing of NLP and medical image classification.

import json

# Code for AWS Lambda function to handle real-time diagnosis request
def lambda_handler(event, context):
text_data = event['text']
image_data = event['image']

# Process the text using NLP
symptoms, _, _ = extract_entities_from_text(text_data)

# Use ML model to predict the disease based on symptoms
predicted_disease = diagnose_disease(symptoms)

# Use CNN model to classify medical image
predicted_image_class = classify_medical_image(image_data)

response = {
"statusCode": 200,
"body": json.dumps({"diagnosis": predicted_disease, "image_classification": predicted_image_class})
}
return response
```

5. Blockchain Technology (Langchain) for Secure Medical Data Storage:

We will create a simplified version of Langchain using Python to store patient data securely on the blockchain.

import hashlib
import time

class Block:
def __init__(self, data, prev_hash):
self.timestamp = time.time()
self.data = data
self.prev_hash = prev_hash
self.hash = self.calculate_hash()

def calculate_hash(self):
hash_string = str(self.timestamp) + str(self.data) + str(self.prev_hash)
return hashlib.sha256(hash_string.encode()).hexdigest()

class Blockchain:
def __init__(self):
self.chain = [self.create_genesis_block()]

def create_genesis_block(self):
return Block("Genesis Block", "0")

def add_block(self, data):
prev_block = self.chain[-1]
new_block = Block(data, prev_block.hash)
self.chain.append(new_block)
```

Now, let’s integrate all the components together to create a comprehensive diagnostic system:

def main():
# Get patient data (text and image)
patient_text = get_patient_text_data() # Function to get patient text data
patient_image = get_patient_image_data() # Function to get patient medical image data

# Process patient data using Lambda functions
lambda_response = lambda_handler({"text": patient_text, "image": patient_image}, None)
diagnosis = json.loads(lambda_response['body'])
predicted_disease = diagnosis['diagnosis']
predicted_image_class = diagnosis['image_classification']

# Store the patient data and diagnosis on the blockchain
patient_data = {
"text_data": patient_text,
"image_data": patient_image,
"diagnosis": predicted_disease,
"image_classification": predicted_image_class
}
blockchain = Blockchain()
blockchain.add_block(patient_data)
```

This integrated system combines NLP, ML, CNN, Lambda functions for real-time processing, and a simplified version of Langchain for secure medical data storage. It processes patient text and medical image data, diagnoses diseases, and stores the patient data securely on the blockchain. This system can be further enhanced and customized to meet specific requirements, and more advanced blockchain implementations can be used for production systems.

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Koushik Chatterjee
Readers Hope

Hello! I'm Koushik Chatterjee, a passionate individual who loves to share knowledge on diverse topics