Machine learning for medical imaging: methodological failures and recommendations for the future

Abstract Research in computer analysis of medical images bears many promises to improve patients’ health. However, a number of systematic challenges are slowing down the progress of the field, from limitations of the data, such as biases, to research incentives, such as optimizing for publication. I...

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Main Authors: Gaël Varoquaux, Veronika Cheplygina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-04-01
Series:npj Digital Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-022-00592-y
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Summary:Abstract Research in computer analysis of medical images bears many promises to improve patients’ health. However, a number of systematic challenges are slowing down the progress of the field, from limitations of the data, such as biases, to research incentives, such as optimizing for publication. In this paper we review roadblocks to developing and assessing methods. Building our analysis on evidence from the literature and data challenges, we show that at every step, potential biases can creep in. On a positive note, we also discuss on-going efforts to counteract these problems. Finally we provide recommendations on how to further address these problems in the future.
ISSN:2398-6352