Cited by 258Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and EducationArtificial Intelligence ApplicationsTechnology and Human Factors in Education and Health

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: An Overview

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Liu, Peng-ran, Lu, Lin, Zhang, Jia-yao, Huo, Tong-tong, Liu, Song-xiang, Ye, Zhe-wei·2021·Current Medical Science

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new technical discipline that uses computer technology to research and develop the theory, method, technique, and application system for the simulation, extension, and expansion of human intelligence. With the assistance of new AI technology, the traditional medical environment has changed a lot. For example, a patient’s diagnosis based on radiological, pathological, endoscopic, ultrasonographic, and biochemical examinations has been effectively promoted with a higher accuracy and a lower human workload. The medical treatments during the perioperative period, including the preoperative preparation, surgical period, and postoperative recovery period, have been significantly enhanced with better surgical effects. In addition, AI technology has also played a crucial role in medical drug production, medical management, and medical education, taking them into a new direction. The purpose of this review is to introduce the application of AI in medicine and to provide an outlook of future trends.

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Authors
Liu, P.-R., Lu, L., Zhang, J.-Y., Huo, T.-T., Liu, S.-X., & Ye, Z.-W.
Affiliations
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
ORCID
Lu, Lin
Venue
Current Medical Science
Published
2021-12
Volume
41
Issue
6
Pages
1105-1115
ISSN
  • 2096-5230 (ISSN-L)
  • 2523-899X
OpenAlex
W4200544039
Cited by
258
References
143
Citations by year
2026: 48 · 2025: 64 · 2024: 80 · 2023: 56 · 2022: 9 · 2021: 1
FWCI
10.32
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Current Medical Science (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Natural Science Foundation of China (81974355)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Health Informatics › Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Artificial Intelligence Applications
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Technology and Human Factors in Education and Health
Keywords
artificial intelligence in healthcare, diagnosis, radiological imaging, pathological examination, endoscopy, ultrasonography, biochemical tests, perioperative care, drug development, medical management, medical education, clinical workload
MeSH terms
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Simulation, Humans, Medicine, Technology

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