Intelligent medicinePub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-09-13DOI: 10.1016/j.imed.2025.02.003
Rui Shen , Xueying Xu , Yugang Li , Yanxia Sun , Yunshao Xu , Yuping Duan , Xiao Liu , Luzhao Feng
{"title":"Enhancing spatiotemporal influenza prediction in China: a multi-output least absolute shrinkage and selection operator machine learning model integrating web-based search data","authors":"Rui Shen , Xueying Xu , Yugang Li , Yanxia Sun , Yunshao Xu , Yuping Duan , Xiao Liu , Luzhao Feng","doi":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.02.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.02.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>To address the limitations of conventional surveillance systems in providing real-time predictions, we aimed to develop and validate a multi-output least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) model integrating web-based search data with traditional surveillance for high-resolution influenza forecasting across China.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We constructed a multi-output LASSO regression model by incorporating Baidu search (8 keywords) and regional influenza surveillance (2012–2023) data covering 31 provinces and 27 cities in China. The model was trained using 2013–2022 data (<em>n</em> = 30,160) and validated using 2023 data (<em>n</em> = 3,074). Comprehensive feature engineering incorporated temporal offsets, trend slopes, seasonal components, and geographical neighborhood effects. Model performance was assessed using R², root mean squared error, and mean absolute error.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>For one-week forecasts, the model achieved an R² of 0.967 for influenza-positive rates and maintained robust performance across viral subtypes (R² = 0.953 for influenza B, 0.929 for H1N1, and 0.918 for H3N2). Two-week forecasts retained substantial accuracy (R² = 0.752–0.892) for viral indicators. Influenza-like illness predictions showed moderate accuracy (R² = 0.799) for 1-week forecasts. Regional validation in Chongqing demonstrated consistent performance (R² ≥ 0.850) across all indicators for one-week predictions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The multi-output LASSO model integrating web-based search data with traditional surveillance demonstrated satisfactory performance for influenza forecasting across diverse geographical regions in China. This methodological framework may contribute to the advancement of evidence-based approaches for influenza monitoring and epidemic preparedness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73400,"journal":{"name":"Intelligent medicine","volume":"5 4","pages":"Pages 310-317"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145697857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Intelligent medicinePub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-06DOI: 10.1016/j.imed.2024.11.005
Yuefan Ding, Fei Zhang, Minglin Li, Jiahe Wang
{"title":"Neuroimaging in narcolepsy","authors":"Yuefan Ding, Fei Zhang, Minglin Li, Jiahe Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.imed.2024.11.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.imed.2024.11.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that disrupts the sleep-wake cycle and manifests in symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), cataplexy, and rapid transitions into rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Its variable prevalence, genetics, and clinical presentations pose considerable challenges in diagnosis and management. Here, we synthesized the advances in neuroimaging techniques and their substantial contributions to the narcolepsy complex pathology. We analyzed the structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan findings that highlight gray matter reductions and cortical thinning in patients with narcolepsy. Additionally, we explored findings from diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) scans that shed light on compromises in white matter integrity. Functional MRI and positron emission tomography (PET) scan studies further illuminated neurochemical deficits and altered brain connectivity. The implications of these findings extend beyond diagnosis, suggesting potential targets for neuromodulation therapies and calling for larger, more standardized studies to enhance both our understanding and treatment approaches for narcolepsy. Despite such advances, this field continues to meet challenges, including limitations in sample size and the need for comprehensive longitudinal and multimodal studies. This review highlighted the potential of neuroimaging combined with machine learning and advanced analytics, which help to discover novel biomarkers, refine the comprehension of narcolepsy and its neurochemical intricacies, and improve the therapeutic strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73400,"journal":{"name":"Intelligent medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"Pages 195-208"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144908077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Intelligent medicinePub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-06-20DOI: 10.1016/j.imed.2024.11.004
Mutian Yang , Jiandong Gao , Yuan Xu , Jingyuan Xie , Yihe Zhao , Jingyuan Liu , Hua Zhou , Ji Wu
{"title":"Incident-induced attention-based deep learning model for early warning of sepsis onset","authors":"Mutian Yang , Jiandong Gao , Yuan Xu , Jingyuan Xie , Yihe Zhao , Jingyuan Liu , Hua Zhou , Ji Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.imed.2024.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.imed.2024.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Accurate early warning of sepsis onset is crucial for reducing mortality. However, the inter-individual heterogeneity in clinical manifestations of sepsis leads to significant sparsity of data. The current time series analysis methods attempt to interpolate highly sparse sepsis data, yielding unsatisfactory results. In this study, we aimed to develop an efficient artificial intelligence approach for early warning of sepsis onset.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The I2former model, an incident-induced attention-based architecture, was proposed to address the challenges posed by sparse medical data. This model employs a novel increment entropy encoding strategy to extract clinically significant features from sparse data, effectively transforming the unavailable data into valuable insights. The training data were sourced from MIMIC-IV v2.2 and eICU v2.0, with external validation from Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital. Five advanced models, including the Autoformer, Timesnet, Informer, Reformer, and DLinear, currently in use were used for comparison.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Five metrics used for classification indicated that the I2former significantly outperformed the 5 advanced time series analysis methods, achieving area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC), area under the precision-recall curve (AUPRC), Matthews correlation coefficient (MCC), F1-score, and accuracy of 0.886, 0.529, 0.449, and 0.917, respectively. Furthermore, external validation using the data from Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital demonstrated that the model provides accurate early warnings, on average of 15.5 h prior to sepsis onset.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Therefore, I2former is proposed for accurate early warning of sepsis onset. Five crucial metrics for classification underscored the substantial advantages of I2former in managing sparse data, while highlighting its potential application and value in the field of medical data analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73400,"journal":{"name":"Intelligent medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"Pages 187-194"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144908076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Intelligent medicinePub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-14DOI: 10.1016/j.imed.2025.04.002
Abdul Rahman , Shahab Saquib Sohail , Irfan Alam , Dag Øivind Madsen
{"title":"Advancement in blood pressure abnormality detection and interpretation using large language models","authors":"Abdul Rahman , Shahab Saquib Sohail , Irfan Alam , Dag Øivind Madsen","doi":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73400,"journal":{"name":"Intelligent medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"Pages 245-246"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144908152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Intelligent medicinePub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-08DOI: 10.1016/j.imed.2025.05.004
Shaocheng Wang , Mengyao An , Siyong Lin , SreyRam Kuy , Dong Li
{"title":"Artificial intelligence and digital twins: revolutionizing diabetes care for tomorrow","authors":"Shaocheng Wang , Mengyao An , Siyong Lin , SreyRam Kuy , Dong Li","doi":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.05.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies exhibit significant potential in analyzing and integrating multidimensional datasets and offer novel perspectives for the management of chronic diseases including diabetes. These technologies offer opportunities for personalizing treatment and potentially reversing the conditions. This review systematically evaluated the advantages and limitations of AI applications, potential for predictive analytics in formulating personalized management strategies, and practical roles of AI and digital twin technologies in diabetes diagnosis and treatment. Special attention was given to their strengths and weaknesses in disease prediction, early detection, and development of individualized management strategies.</div><div>AI algorithms have demonstrated great efficiency in analyzing large datasets, aiding in the early identification and intervention of prediabetes. Machine learning algorithms, including deep learning neural networks, integrate lifestyle, genetic, and other influencing factors to accurately predict the progression of prediabetes to diabetes. Moreover, AI-driven wearable devices and mobile applications provide real-time monitoring and personalized guidance, thereby effectively mitigating diabetes. This study also explored the challenges of integrating AI and digital twin technologies into clinical practice for diabetes management and broader healthcare domains, focusing on data privacy, need for diverse and comprehensive datasets, and the importance of integrating AI tools into clinical workflows.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73400,"journal":{"name":"Intelligent medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"Pages 173-177"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144908074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Intelligent medicinePub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-11DOI: 10.1016/j.imed.2024.11.006
Longjiang Zhang , Qian Chen , Chun Xiang Tang , Zhao Shi , Tongyuan Liu , Chunhong Hu , Bin Lu , Zhengyu Jin , Guangming Lu
{"title":"Consensus on the research and application of artificial intelligence in coronary computed tomography angiography","authors":"Longjiang Zhang , Qian Chen , Chun Xiang Tang , Zhao Shi , Tongyuan Liu , Chunhong Hu , Bin Lu , Zhengyu Jin , Guangming Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.imed.2024.11.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.imed.2024.11.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), which enables noninvasive assessment of luminal stenosis and atherosclerotic plaque components, has become the first-line technique for evaluating coronary artery disease. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the CCTA workflow. However, it is crucial to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of AI algorithms before their clinical deployment. This expert consensus proposes three fundamental elements of research designs of AI in CCTA and offers corresponding recommendations. The consensus also reviews the existing evidence on AI applications in CCTA and provides recommendations on the current clinical applications of AI, including image acquisition and reconstruction, postprocessing, diagnosis, prognostic prediction, guiding prevention and treatment, and cardiovascular disease prevention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73400,"journal":{"name":"Intelligent medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"Pages 234-242"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144908160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Intelligent medicinePub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-06-08DOI: 10.1016/j.imed.2025.05.001
Ashfaq Ahmad Najar, Daood Saleem
{"title":"Reframing disease prediction models: a commentary on hybrid approaches and entropic limitations","authors":"Ashfaq Ahmad Najar, Daood Saleem","doi":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73400,"journal":{"name":"Intelligent medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"Page 249"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144908155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Intelligent medicinePub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-06-11DOI: 10.1016/j.imed.2025.05.002
Daood Saleem, Mohd Rafi Lone
{"title":"Enhancing the evaluation of large language models in healthcare: addressing methodological gaps and entropic considerations","authors":"Daood Saleem, Mohd Rafi Lone","doi":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73400,"journal":{"name":"Intelligent medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"Page 244"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144908162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Intelligent medicinePub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-04-21DOI: 10.1016/j.imed.2025.04.001
Shahab Saquib Sohail , Dag Øivind Madsen
{"title":"Beyond decision support: large language models such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek and the future of patient empathy in artificial intelligence","authors":"Shahab Saquib Sohail , Dag Øivind Madsen","doi":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.04.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.imed.2025.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73400,"journal":{"name":"Intelligent medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"Page 243"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144908161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}