Accuracy of computer-aided diagnosis of melanoma: a meta-analysis.

Vincent Dick; Christoph Sinz; Martina Mittlböck; Harald Kittler; Philipp Tschandl

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Accuracy of computer-aided diagnosis of melanoma: a meta-analysis.

July 10, 2019

Dick V, Sinz C, Mittlböck M, et al. JAMA Dermatol. 2019;155(11):1291-1299.

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Advanced computing holds promise for reducing missed diagnoses of cancer. This metanalysis found that computer-aided diagnosis effectively detects melanoma; however, studies were low in quality. The authors suggest that these systems may help assist dermatologists in overcoming the limitations of human cognition for performing repetitive tasks.

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