Involvement of Machine Learning Tools in Healthcare Decision Making
Senerath Mudalige Don Alexis Chinthaka Jayatilake1, Gamage Upeksha Ganegoda1
1Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa, Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Machine learning aids healthcare by analyzing complex medical data for early disease detection and diagnosis. Deep learning methods, particularly neural networks, show high accuracy in computational biology and precision medicine.
Area of Science:
- Computational Biology
- Biomedicine
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Background:
- Early disease detection is crucial for effective treatment, necessitating accurate and rapid analysis of complex medical data.
- Human limitations in recognizing subtle abnormalities in medical data highlight the need for advanced analytical tools.
- Machine learning (ML) has become integral to healthcare for analyzing vast datasets, uncovering hidden patterns, and supporting clinical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the application of various machine learning algorithms in healthcare decision-making.
- To discuss the current involvement of ML in diverse healthcare applications, including medical imaging and precision medicine.
- To highlight the performance and impact of neural network-based deep learning in computational biology.
Main Methods:
- Review of machine learning algorithms and approaches used in healthcare decision-making.
- Analysis of ML integration in medical data analysis, information extraction, and disease prediction.
- Examination of deep learning methods, particularly neural networks, in computational biology applications.
Main Results:
- Machine learning significantly enhances the accuracy and speed of medical data analysis, aiding in early disease identification.
- Deep learning, especially neural networks, demonstrates high predictive accuracy and reliability in computational biology, supported by advanced computing power.
- ML is increasingly applied across healthcare, from medical imaging analysis to patient care, resource allocation, and treatment research.
Conclusions:
- Computational biology and biomedicine-based healthcare decisions are now heavily reliant on machine learning algorithms.
- Machine learning, particularly deep learning, is indispensable for advancing precision medicine and improving diagnostic capabilities.
- The integration of AI and ML is transforming healthcare by enabling more accurate, efficient, and personalized patient care.
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