Application of artificial intelligence technology in fighting against COVID-19

VernacularTitle:人工智能技术在抗击新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情中的应用进展
Author: Pengran LIU ¹ ; Mingdi XUE ; Tongtong HUO ; Jiayao ZHANG ; Lin LU ; Ying FANG ; Mao XIE ; Zhewei YE
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1. 华中科技大学同济医学院附属协和医院骨科，武汉　430000
Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Coronavirus infection; Coronavirus disease 2019
From: Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2022;21(6):567-572
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an interdisciplinary subject developed on the basis of computer technology, cybernetics, mathematics, philosophy and brain science. The purpose of AI is to study new ways to extend the intelligence of human brain in various fields. In recent years, the rapid development of AI technology has brought innovation to medical science and health care. During the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) AI has been widely used in epidemiological investigation and outbreak prediction, clinical diagnosis and treatment, hospital management, research and development of new drugs and vaccines. The application of AI has reduced the clinical workload and the consumption of medical resources, greatly assisted the battle against COVID-19.This article introduces the progresses on the applications of AI technology to provide information for its further application in the fighting against COVID-19.