Yemi Gabriel

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Literature Review Outline

Implementing Deep Learning Tools and/or Techniques in Medical Diagnosis


  1. Introduction
    • Overview of the transformative impact of deep learning (DL) on medical diagnosis.
    • Rationale for DL adoption in healthcare
    • Summary of review scope and methodology.
  2. Key DL Techniques in Medical Diagnosis
    • Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
      • Applications.
      • Limitations.
      • Emerging explainability methods.
    • Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
      • Applications in ECGs and EHRs.
      • Strengths and Limitations.
    • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
      • Applications in the analysis of clinical texts and EHRs.
      • Use of transformer models for text classification and summarisation.
      • Limitations.
  3. DL Applications Across Medical Fields
    • Radiology and pathology (e.g., cancer detection).
    • Predictive analytics and early disease detection in ICUs and EHR systems.
    • Decision support systems in real-time clinical workflows.
  4. Challenges in DL Implementation
    • Data quality and bias.
    • Model interpretability/black-box nature.
    • Computational and infrastructure limitations.
    • Ethical and regulatory concerns.
  5. Conclusion
    • Summary of DL’s contributions and limitations in healthcare.
    • Call for responsible integration into clinical practice.