February 14, 2019.
An American study reveals that artificial intelligence would be as effective as a doctor in diagnosing pediatric diseases. The results were published in the journal Nature Medicine Monday February 11, 2019.
The algorithm can diagnose influenza, chickenpox, meningitis
Researchers from the University of California, under the tutelage of Professor Kang Zhang, have created an algorithm for recognizing childhood illnesses. According to scientists, the program would achieve ” a very high level of relevance “.
Based on data from more than 1.3 million pediatric consultations at a medical center in China, Artificial Intelligence has helped diagnose the flu (94% of cases), the varicella (93%), foot-hand-mouth infectious syndrome (97%) as well as life-threatening illnesses such as thehas bacterial meningitis (96%).
Can Artificial Intelligence replace the pediatrician?
This is the first time that Artificial Intelligence has succeeded in mimicking a doctor’s clinical reasoning (…) to establish a diagnosis “, Explains Professor Kang Zhang in comments reported by the site 20 minutes. ” Artificial Intelligence is set to play an increasing role in the future. With enough training I think she will be able to perform most of a doctor’s duties. », He believes, confident.
The professor nevertheless has reservations about the role of AI: “ She won’t replace doctors (…) But it will be able to help them do their work better, more quickly and with reduced costs », Concludes Professor Kang Zhang.
Anne-Flore Renard
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