Prediction of Multiple sclerosis disease using machine learning classifiers: a comparative study.

Journal: Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Hamedan Province is one of Iran's high-risk regions for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Early diagnosis of MS based on an accurate system can control the disease. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of four machine learning techniques with traditional methods for predicting MS patients.

Authors

  • Sonia Darvishi
    Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
  • Omid Hamidi
    Department of Science, Hamedan University of Technology, Hamedan, Iran.
  • Jalal Poorolajal
    Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran - Modeling of Noncommunicable Disease Research Center, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.