A prediction model based on artificial neural networks for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.
Journal:
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
Published Date:
Jun 19, 2015
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Recently, artificial neural networks (ANNs) have been widely applied in science, engineering, and medicine. In the present study, we evaluated the ability of artificial neural networks to be used as a computer program and assistant tool in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Our hypothesis was that ANNs could use clinical information to precisely predict cases of OSA.