Researchers from the National Institutes of Health have developed an AI tool, TrialGPT, which streamlines the clinical trial matching process for potential volunteers. The AI matches patient summaries to relevant trials, producing a ranked list of clinical trials the patient is eligible for. The tool maintained the same level of accuracy as three human clinicians during tests, but reduced screening time by 40%. However, the algorithmic bias in AI remains a concern for clinical outcomes.
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