Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. May 6, 2024; 12(13): 2157-2159
Published online May 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i13.2157
Pioneering role of machine learning in unveiling intensive care unit-acquired weakness
Silvano Dragonieri
Silvano Dragonieri, Department of Respiratory Diseases, University of Bari, Bari 70124, Italy
Author contributions: Dragonieri S conceived and wrote the entire manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Silvano Dragonieri, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Diseases, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, Bari 70124, Italy. silvano.dragonieri@uniba.it
Received: February 21, 2024
Peer-review started: February 23, 2024
First decision: March 6, 2024
Revised: March 7, 2024
Accepted: March 27, 2024
Article in press: March 27, 2024
Published online: May 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This editorial leverages machine learning, specifically a multilayer perceptron neural network, to pinpoint key risk factors for intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW), emphasizing the critical roles of ICU stay duration and mechanical ventilation. It heralds a paradigm shift towards data-driven, predictive medicine in critical care, advocating for the integration of artificial intelligence in clinical practices and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care outcomes.