Transforming Diagnostics in Lung Transplantation: From Bronchoscopy to an Artificial Intelligence-driven Approach.
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SUBMITTER: Shigemura N
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7427394 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug
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Transforming Diagnostics in Lung Transplantation: From Bronchoscopy to an Artificial Intelligence-driven Approach.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 20200801 4
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