DAVE: Differential Diagnostic Analysis Automation and Visualization from Clinical Notes (2023.eacl-demo)
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| Challenge: | a tool that uses natural language processing and machine learning to help visualize diagnostic algorithms in real-time. |
| Approach: | They propose a tool that uses natural language processing and machine learning to visualize diagnostic algorithms in real-time. |
| Outcome: | The proposed system automates the selection and visualization process of diagnostic algorithms. |
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