The Future Role of Machine Learning in Clinical Transplantation

Katie L Connor1,2,3, Eoin D O'Sullivan3, Lorna P Marson2,3

  • 1Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Transplantation
|August 23, 2020
PubMed
Summary

This review examines how advanced computer algorithms can improve the care of patients receiving organ transplants. By analyzing large amounts of complex medical information, these tools help doctors predict patient outcomes, interpret medical images, and identify new biological markers. While these technologies show great promise for modern medicine, the authors also discuss the current hurdles that must be overcome before they become standard practice.

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