Utility of Artificial Intelligence Amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic: A Review.

Journal: Journal of medical systems
Published Date: Aug 1, 2020

Abstract

The term machine learning refers to a collection of tools used for identifying patterns in data. As opposed to traditional methods of pattern identification, machine learning tools relies on artificial intelligence to map out patters from large amounts of data, can self-improve as and when new data becomes available and is quicker in accomplishing these tasks. This review describes various techniques of machine learning that have been used in the past in the prediction, detection and management of infectious diseases, and how these tools are being brought into the battle against COVID-19. In addition, we also discuss their applications in various stages of the pandemic, the advantages, disadvantages and possible pit falls.

Authors

  • Agam Bansal
    Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
  • Rana Prathap Padappayil
    Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Chandan Garg
    Deptartment of Statistics, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
  • Anjali Singal
    Deptartment of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, India.
  • Mohak Gupta
    All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Allan Klein
    Deptartment of Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA. kleina@ccf.org.

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