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From assistant to collaborator: A systematic review of the evolution of artificial intelligence in end-stage renal disease care and management.

Key takeaways

Researchers read 100 published studies to map how artificial intelligence has been used in kidney failure care over time. They sort the tools into stages, from simple assistants through to systems meant to work alongside clinicians. This is a summary of where the field has gone, not a test of whether any tool helps patients. There are no results here about better health, fewer hospital stays, or longer life.

Who did this work

Wang M (College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.) · Hong C (Polytechnic Institute of Zhejiang University, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.) · Huang Z (College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.) · Shao F (Department of Nephrology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.) · Gu Y (Department of Nephrology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.)

Source

Paper · Europe PMC, CKD · 2026-09-02
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pdig.0001635