Predicting precision-based treatment plans using artificial intelligence and machine learning in complex medical scenarios
Temitope Oluwatosin Fatunmbi, American Intercontinental University, Houston, Texas, United States.
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World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2024, 13(01), 1069-1088.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2024.13.1.0438
Publication history:
Received on 12 August 2024; revised on 21 September 2024; accepted on 23 September 2024
Abstract:
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in healthcare has emerged as a pivotal shift, facilitating the development of precision-based treatment plans that are tailored to the individual characteristics of patients, particularly those with chronic and multi-faceted health conditions. This paper explores the application of advanced AI and ML algorithms to predict and optimize treatment strategies by analyzing complex medical data and identifying patterns that would be challenging for traditional methods to discern. The paper begins by reviewing the fundamental principles and evolution of AI and ML techniques used in healthcare, focusing on their roles in predictive analytics and decision-making support systems.
This investigation also assesses the evolving landscape of AI and ML in healthcare by examining future directions and the potential for integration with other technologies, such as wearable health monitoring devices and telemedicine platforms. The potential to harness data from these additional sources is significant, offering a more comprehensive view of patient health and enabling more nuanced treatment planning. The implications of integrating AI and ML with electronic health records (EHRs) for real-time analysis and the enhancement of clinical decision support systems are discussed. Additionally, the prospective role of AI in predictive modeling for preventive care and its application to patient stratification for targeted interventions is considered, reinforcing the paradigm shift from reactive to proactive healthcare.
The findings presented in this paper highlight the transformative potential of AI and ML in precision medicine, where tailored treatment plans are no longer a theoretical aspiration but an emerging reality. The ability to integrate complex datasets, extract actionable insights, and predict treatment responses with high accuracy opens new frontiers in the management of chronic and complex conditions. However, realizing this potential requires a concerted effort to overcome technical, ethical, and logistical hurdles. This research emphasizes that, with appropriate safeguards and continued development, the adoption of AI and ML in medical practice can revolutionize the approach to patient care, leading to better outcomes and an optimized allocation of medical resources.
Keywords:
Artificial intelligence; Machine learning; Precision medicine; Treatment plans; Predictive analytics; Deep learning
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