Deep Learning: Types and Applications in Healthcare

Deep learning (DL), also known as deep structured learning or hierarchical learning, is a subset of machine learning. It is loosely based on the way neurons connect to each other to process information in animal brains. To mimic these connections, DL uses a layered algorithmic architecture known as artificial neural networks (ANNs) to analyze the data. By analyzing how data is filtered through the layers of the ANN and how the layers interact with each other, a DL algorithm can'learn' to make correlations and connections in the data. These capabilities make DL algorithms an innovative tool with the potential to transform healthcare.