Abstract
Applications for Machine Learning in Healthcare have rapidly increased in recent years. In particular, the analysis of images using machine learning and computer vision is one of the most important domains in the area. The idea that machines can outperform the human eye in recognizing subtle patterns is not new, but it is now gaining momentum with large financial investments and the arrival of many startups with a focus in this area. Several examples illustrate that machine learning has enabled us to detect more diffuse patterns that are difficult to detect by non-experts. This chapter provides a state-of-the-art review of machine learning and computer vision in medical image analysis. We start with a brief introduction to computer vision and an overview of deep learning architectures. We proceed to highlight relevant progress in clinical development and translation across various medical specialties of dermatology, pathology, ophthalmology, radiology, and cardiology, focusing on the domains of computer vision and machine learning. Furthermore, we introduce some of the challenges that the disciplines of computer vision and machine learning face within a traditional regulatory environment. This chapter highlights the developments of computer vision and machine learning in medicine by displaying a breadth of powerful examples that give the reader an understanding of the potential impact and challenges that computer vision and machine learning can play in the clinical environment.