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SynthesisPloS one2024

Exploring machine learning algorithms in sickle cell disease patient data: A systematic review.

Tiago Fernandes Machado, Francisco das Chagas Barros Neto, Marilda de Souza Gonçalves, Cynara Gomes Barbosa, Marcos Ennes Barreto

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Synthesis in PloS one, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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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

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Tiago Fernandes MachadoInstitute of Computing, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-8863-458X
Francisco das Chagas Barros NetoFaculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Marilda de Souza GonçalvesFaculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Cynara Gomes BarbosaFaculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Marcos Ennes BarretoDepartment of Statistics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London, United Kingdom.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This systematic review explores the application of machine learning (ML) algorithms in sickle cell disease (SCD), focusing on diagnosis and several clinical characteristics, such as early detection of organ failure, identification of drug dosage, and classification of pain intensity. A comprehensive analysis of recent studies reveals promising results in using ML techniques for diagnosing and monitoring SCD. The review covers various ML algorithms, including Multilayer Perceptron, Support Vector Machine, Random Forest, Logistic Regression, Long short-term memory, Extreme Learning Machines, Convolutional Neural Networks, and Transfer Learning methods. Despite significant advances, challenges such as limited dataset sizes, interpretability concerns, and risks of overfitting are identified in studies. Future research directions entail addressing these limitations by harnessing larger and more representative datasets, enhancing model interpretability, and exploring advanced ML techniques like deep learning. Overall, this review underscores the transformative potential of ML in increasing the diagnosis, monitoring and define prognosis of sickle cell disease while also highlighting the need for further investigation in the field.

Indexed as

Anemia, Sickle CellMachine LearningAlgorithmsHumansNeural Networks, Computer

Identifiers

PMID39527575
PMCPMC11554206

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