Improving large language model applications in biomedicine with retrieval-augmented generation: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and clinical development guidelines.

Journal: Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study are to synthesize findings from recent research of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs) in biomedicine and provide clinical development guidelines to improve effectiveness.

Authors

  • Siru Liu
    School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, US.
  • Allison B McCoy
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
  • Adam Wright
    Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.