For machine learning developers, the use of prediction tools in real-world clinical settings can be a distant goal. Recently published guidelines for reporting clinical research that involves machine learning will help connect clinical and computer science communities, and realize the full potential of machine learning tools.
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Mateen, B.A., Liley, J., Denniston, A.K. et al. Improving the quality of machine learning in health applications and clinical research. Nat Mach Intell 2, 554–556 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42256-020-00239-1
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