Neuro-Fuzzy Networks and Their Applications in Medical Fields

The fusion of artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic systems allows researchers to model real-world problems through the development of intelligent and adaptive systems. Artificial neural networks are able to adapt and learn by adjusting the interconnections between layers, while fuzzy logic inference systems provide a computing framework based on the concept of fuzzy set theory, fuzzy if-then rules, and fuzzy reasoning. The combined use of those adaptive structures is known as "neuro-fuzzy" systems. In this paper, the basic elements of both approaches are analyzed, noticing that this blending could be applied for pattern recognition in medical applications.