The Utility of Machine Learning in Diagnostic Healthcare

The last decade has seen a significant rise in the application of AI and machine learning in the field of medicine. However, the ethics, reliability, and suitability of these tools must be carefully considered if it is to replace current traditional approaches. Here I will consider 3 ways in which machine learning may have the potential to benefit healthcare:

1. Redefining and justifying risk thresholds for diseases and disorders

Currently, in diagnosis, many thresholds of risk for disorders …

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