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SMJ // Article

Editorial

Bridging the Gap: Practical Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Routine Clinical Practice

Authors: Maya Guhan, MD, Chirayu Shah, MD, Prathit A. Kulkarni, MD

Abstract

The ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze large datasets, recognize patterns, and provide diagnostic insights has sparked significant interest in the potential applications of AI in medicine. Fields such as radiology, pathology, and genomics have begun using AI technologies that can assist with processing and interpreting complex data.1

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