Comparing artificial neural networks to other statistical methods for medical outcome prediction

Harry B. Burke*, David B. Rosen, Philip H. Goodman

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Abstract

When compared to the TNM stage system, neural networks are able to significantly improve breast cancer outcome prediction accuracy. They can combine prognostic factors to further improve accuracy. Neural networks are robust across data bases and cancer sites. Neural networks can perform as well as the best conventional prediction methods, and they can capture the power of nonmonotonic predictors and discover complex genetic interactions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages2213-2216
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1994 IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks. Part 1 (of 7) - Orlando, FL, USA
Duration: 27 Jun 199429 Jun 1994

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1994 IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks. Part 1 (of 7)
CityOrlando, FL, USA
Period27/06/9429/06/94

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