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ArticleNeurology2023

Improving Neurology Clinical Care With Natural Language Processing Tools.

Wendong Ge, Hunter J Rice, Irfan S Sheikh, M Brandon Westover, Allison L Weathers, Lyell K Jones, Lidia Moura

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Article in Neurology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 8 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Large language models for neurology: a mini review.Frontiers in digital health · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Wendong GeFrom the Department of Neurology (W.G., H.J.R., I.S.S., L.M.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; Department of Neurology (M.B.W.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; Information Technology Division (A.L.W.), Cleveland Clinic, OH; Department of Neurology (L.K.J.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; and Department of Neurology (L.M.), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Hunter J RiceFrom the Department of Neurology (W.G., H.J.R., I.S.S., L.M.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; Department of Neurology (M.B.W.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; Information Technology Division (A.L.W.), Cleveland Clinic, OH; Department of Neurology (L.K.J.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; and Department of Neurology (L.M.), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.ORCID 0009-0001-9249-3636
Irfan S SheikhFrom the Department of Neurology (W.G., H.J.R., I.S.S., L.M.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; Department of Neurology (M.B.W.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; Information Technology Division (A.L.W.), Cleveland Clinic, OH; Department of Neurology (L.K.J.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; and Department of Neurology (L.M.), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
M Brandon WestoverFrom the Department of Neurology (W.G., H.J.R., I.S.S., L.M.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; Department of Neurology (M.B.W.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; Information Technology Division (A.L.W.), Cleveland Clinic, OH; Department of Neurology (L.K.J.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; and Department of Neurology (L.M.), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.ORCID 0000-0003-4803-312X
Allison L WeathersFrom the Department of Neurology (W.G., H.J.R., I.S.S., L.M.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; Department of Neurology (M.B.W.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; Information Technology Division (A.L.W.), Cleveland Clinic, OH; Department of Neurology (L.K.J.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; and Department of Neurology (L.M.), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Lyell K JonesFrom the Department of Neurology (W.G., H.J.R., I.S.S., L.M.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; Department of Neurology (M.B.W.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; Information Technology Division (A.L.W.), Cleveland Clinic, OH; Department of Neurology (L.K.J.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; and Department of Neurology (L.M.), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.ORCID 0000-0002-5851-8705
Lidia MouraFrom the Department of Neurology (W.G., H.J.R., I.S.S., L.M.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; Department of Neurology (M.B.W.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; Information Technology Division (A.L.W.), Cleveland Clinic, OH; Department of Neurology (L.K.J.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; and Department of Neurology (L.M.), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. lidia.moura@mgh.harvard.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-1191-1315

Funding

Comparative Safety of Seizure Prophylaxis within the Medicare ProgramR01AG073410 · NIA · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · PI Lidia Maria Veras Rocha de Moura · 2021 to 2026
$4.1M
NIA NIH HHS R01 AG073410
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The integration of natural language processing (NLP) tools into neurology workflows has the potential to significantly enhance clinical care. However, it is important to address the limitations and risks associated with integrating this new technology. Recent advances in transformer-based NLP algorithms (e.g., GPT, BERT) could augment neurology clinical care by summarizing patient health information, suggesting care options, and assisting research involving large datasets. However, these NLP platforms have potential risks including fabricated facts and data security and substantial barriers for implementation. Although these risks and barriers need to be considered, the benefits for providers, patients, and communities are substantial. With these systems achieving greater functionality and the pace of medical need increasing, integrating these tools into clinical care may prove not only beneficial but necessary. Further investigation is needed to design implementation strategies, mitigate risks, and overcome barriers.

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AlgorithmsNatural Language ProcessingHumans

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PMID37816638
PMCPMC10727205

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