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SynthesisJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV2024

Natural language processing in dermatology: A systematic literature review and state of the art.

Alessia Paganelli, Marco Spadafora, Cristian Navarrete-Dechent, Stefania Guida, Giovanni Pellacani, Caterina Longo

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

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

11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  2. Natural language processing in dermatology: A systematic literature review and state of the art.Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2024
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Alessia PaganelliDermatology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0916-7769
Marco SpadaforaUniversity of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3509-4222
Cristian Navarrete-DechentMelanoma and Skin Cancer Unit, Department of Dermatology, Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4040-3640
Stefania GuidaDermatology Clinic, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8221-6694
Giovanni PellacaniDepartment of Clinical Internal, Anesthesiological and Cardiovascular Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7222-2951
Caterina LongoUniversity of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8218-3896

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNatural Language Processing (NLP) is a field of both computational linguistics and artificial intelligence (AI) dedicated to analysis and interpretation of human language.

objectivesThis systematic review aims at exploring all the possible applications of NLP techniques in the dermatological setting.

methodsExtensive search on 'natural language processing' and 'dermatology' was performed on MEDLINE and Scopus electronic databases. Only journal articles with full text electronically available and English translation were considered. The PICO (Population, Intervention or exposure, Comparison, Outcome) algorithm was applied to our study protocol.

resultsNatural Language Processing (NLP) techniques have been utilized across various dermatological domains, including atopic dermatitis, acne/rosacea, skin infections, non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs), melanoma and skincare. There is versatility of NLP in data extraction from diverse sources such as electronic health records (EHRs), social media platforms and online forums. We found extensive utilization of NLP techniques across diverse dermatological domains, showcasing its potential in extracting valuable insights from various sources and informing diagnosis, treatment optimization, patient preferences and unmet needs in dermatological research and clinical practice.

conclusionsWhile NLP shows promise in enhancing dermatological research and clinical practice, challenges such as data quality, ambiguity, lack of standardization and privacy concerns necessitate careful consideration. Collaborative efforts between dermatologists, data scientists and ethicists are essential for addressing these challenges and maximizing the potential of NLP in dermatology.

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DermatologyNatural Language ProcessingSkin DiseasesHumans

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PMCPMC11587683

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