Time for a full digital approach in nephropathology: a systematic review of current artificial intelligence applications and future directions.

Journal: Journal of nephrology
Published Date: Sep 28, 2023

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in nephropathology has been growing rapidly in recent years, facing several challenges including the wide range of histological techniques used, the low occurrence of certain diseases, and the need for data sharing. This narrative review retraces the history of AI in nephropathology and provides insights into potential future developments.

Authors

  • Giorgio Cazzaniga
    Department of Medicine and Surgery, Pathology, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Università di Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy. giorgio9cazzaniga@gmail.com.
  • Mattia Rossi
    Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Piazzale Aristide Stefani, 1, 37126, Verona, Italy.
  • Albino Eccher
    Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, P.le Stefani n. 1, 37126, Verona, Italy. albino.eccher@aovr.veneto.it.
  • Ilaria Girolami
    Division of Pathology, Central Hospital Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy.
  • Vincenzo L'Imperio
    Department of Medicine and Surgery, ASST Monza, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
  • Hien Van Nguyen
    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77004, USA.
  • Jan Ulrich Becker
    Institute of Pathology, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
  • María Gloria Bueno García
    VISILAB Research Group, E.T.S. Ingenieros Industriales, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain.
  • Marta Sbaraglia
    Surgical Pathology & Cytopathology Unit, Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
  • Angelo Paolo Dei Tos
    Surgical Pathology & Cytopathology Unit, Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
  • Giovanni Gambaro
    Department of General Medicine, Renal Unit, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Fabio Pagni
    Department of Medicine and Surgery, ASST Monza, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.

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