Robust diagnostic classification via Q-learning

Abstract Machine learning (ML) models have demonstrated the power of utilizing clinical instruments to provide tools for domain experts in gaining additional insights toward complex clinical diagnoses. In this context these tools desire two additional properties: interpretability, being able to audi...

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Autores principales: Victor Ardulov, Victor R. Martinez, Krishna Somandepalli, Shuting Zheng, Emma Salzman, Catherine Lord, Somer Bishop, Shrikanth Narayanan
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:adb330cbb8564a788d5c113e60e8c7832021-12-02T17:50:42ZRobust diagnostic classification via Q-learning10.1038/s41598-021-90000-42045-2322https://doaj.org/article/adb330cbb8564a788d5c113e60e8c7832021-06-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90000-4https://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322Abstract Machine learning (ML) models have demonstrated the power of utilizing clinical instruments to provide tools for domain experts in gaining additional insights toward complex clinical diagnoses. In this context these tools desire two additional properties: interpretability, being able to audit and understand the decision function, and robustness, being able to assign the correct label in spite of missing or noisy inputs. This work formulates diagnostic classification as a decision-making process and utilizes Q-learning to build classifiers that meet the aforementioned desired criteria. As an exemplary task, we simulate the process of differentiating Autism Spectrum Disorder from Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder in verbal school aged children. This application highlights how reinforcement learning frameworks can be utilized to train more robust classifiers by jointly learning to maximize diagnostic accuracy while minimizing the amount of information required.Victor ArdulovVictor R. MartinezKrishna SomandepalliShuting ZhengEmma SalzmanCatherine LordSomer BishopShrikanth NarayananNature PortfolioarticleMedicineRScienceQENScientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)
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Victor Ardulov
Victor R. Martinez
Krishna Somandepalli
Shuting Zheng
Emma Salzman
Catherine Lord
Somer Bishop
Shrikanth Narayanan
Robust diagnostic classification via Q-learning
description Abstract Machine learning (ML) models have demonstrated the power of utilizing clinical instruments to provide tools for domain experts in gaining additional insights toward complex clinical diagnoses. In this context these tools desire two additional properties: interpretability, being able to audit and understand the decision function, and robustness, being able to assign the correct label in spite of missing or noisy inputs. This work formulates diagnostic classification as a decision-making process and utilizes Q-learning to build classifiers that meet the aforementioned desired criteria. As an exemplary task, we simulate the process of differentiating Autism Spectrum Disorder from Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder in verbal school aged children. This application highlights how reinforcement learning frameworks can be utilized to train more robust classifiers by jointly learning to maximize diagnostic accuracy while minimizing the amount of information required.
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author Victor Ardulov
Victor R. Martinez
Krishna Somandepalli
Shuting Zheng
Emma Salzman
Catherine Lord
Somer Bishop
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title Robust diagnostic classification via Q-learning
title_short Robust diagnostic classification via Q-learning
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