A review of the application of deep learning in obesity: From early prediction aid to advanced management assistance.

Journal: Diabetes & metabolic syndrome
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Obesity is a chronic disease which can cause severe metabolic disorders. Machine learning (ML) techniques, especially deep learning (DL), have proven to be useful in obesity research. However, there is a dearth of systematic reviews of DL applications in obesity. This article aims to summarize the current trend of DL usage in obesity research.

Authors

  • Xinghao Yi
    Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China.
  • Yangzhige He
    Department of Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
  • Shan Gao
    Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Yunnan University, China.
  • Ming Li
    Radiology Department, Huadong Hospital, Affiliated with Fudan University, Shanghai, China.