Google Cloud has developed new AI capabilities for its Vertex AI Search with Visual Q&A and Gemini 2.0. Both technologies allow images like tables, charts, diagrams, and MRIs, to be directly input for analysis instead of converting the image into text, making for efficient processing of patient records and enhanced clarity for healthcare workers. The tool provides better search results and access to comprehensive patient data which can help in accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.

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