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Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming medicine, particularly in neuromuscular care. This primer helps neurologists understand AI/ML applications to improve patient outcomes.

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  • Clinical Neurology
  • Medical Informatics
  • Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Background:

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are increasingly integrated into medical management and research.
  • Generative AI, like ChatGPT3, has heightened public awareness of AI's potential for automating tasks.
  • Neurology risks lagging behind other specialties in adopting AI/ML technologies for clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a practical primer on machine learning (ML) fundamentals for clinicians.
  • To educate neurologists on ML applications in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine.
  • To address limitations, ethical concerns, and future directions of AI/ML in neurology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current AI/ML applications in neuromuscular disease diagnosis, monitoring, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Discussion of ML in specific diagnostic modalities: nerve and muscle ultrasound, MRI, electrical impedance myography, nerve conduction studies, and electromyography.
  • Exploration of AI/ML in clinical cohort studies.

Main Results:

  • AI/ML applications are assisting in various aspects of patient care for neuromuscular diseases.
  • These applications are currently largely confined to the research domain.
  • Neurologists need to understand these technologies to avoid falling behind other medical specialties.

Conclusions:

  • AI/ML will inevitably change clinical practice in neurology; the focus should be on *when* and *how*.
  • The successful integration of AI/ML will be measured by improvements in patient outcomes.
  • Understanding the basics, applications, and challenges of AI/ML is crucial for future neurologists.